BamaSanta

Greetings Friends!

There's no doubt about it, Christmas is on the way.  You see it in all the stores already, and we're hearing some quiet whispers from children that are starting to seriously think about their wish list this year.  Of course, there's Halloween and Thanksgiving to enjoy as a prelude to Christmas, but already, the magic of the season is beginnning to show up.  We are anxiously awaiting yet another wonderful Season filled with all the Joy and Splendor this season will bring.  We hope to be able to share in this with all of you!  Please be sure to check our Website Calendar and you will know where we'll be making personal public appearances.

As most of you know, Santa tries to visit as many Charitable Organizations he can all year long,  especially during the Holidays, but there simply isn't enough time to get them all in.  We have found a wonderful way to incorporate one of our favorites on the worldwide Web through our Website and ask that you check it out.  We are trying to help this wonderful organization raise $1,000. to furnish a Christmas for a family in need this year.  We're hoping those of you that read this will go to the main Website, http://www.santassleigh.org/about/, check it all out and if you are able, donate what you can to this most worthwhile cause. 

Our newest little Reindeer, Rocky, is coming along nicely.  He is a bit over a year old and is settling down and taking his job a little more serious now.  Baby Reindeer have a lot of fun while they're growing up, as it should be, but now it's time for him to get to work and hopefully in a few years qualify to become an alternate 'sleigh deer'.  We have to have several in reserve in case Dasher, Dancer, Blitzen and all the others, for whatever reason, are unable to pull the sleigh on Christmas Eve.  We are still hoping that one day we will be able to have a reserve in the holding pen that could fill in for Rudolph, but Red Nose Reindeer are REALLY tough to find!  We're pretty sure we have the only one.

Today we will be taking Inventory at Workshop #1 and Monday Workshop#2 to determine if perhaps next year we might consider adding yet another workshop.  The requests are coming in fast already and our elves are working harder and harder to stay current.  It will only get busier as the season draws nearer, but keepthose requests coming in, and the earlier the BETTER!

Speaking of Elves, we understand there have been quite a few of our elves causing a bit of mischief while checking up on some of the kids.  We had a report just yesterday from one little girl that her Elf messed up the house at night while the family was sleeping!  Please understand that sometimes the elves have to move very fast and the wind sometimes will blow things around.  And then there are some Elves that are just plain messy!  The good news is that they have visited your house and found out just how many 'nice' children there are!  We've had very few reports of naughty children this year and those that have been found have plenty of time to do better and get on the 'nice' list.  One quick way for kids to get on the nice list is to sign the Kid For Character pledge.  After signing it, though, the child MUST follow the pledge each and every day.  For those of you that haven't seen the Pledge, here it is:

                                         Kid For Character

I Promise to be a Kid With Character

I will be worthy of your trust.

I will be respectful and responsible toward Everyone, doing what I must.

I will always act with fairness, and show that I care.

I will always be a good citizen and do my share.

Signed ________________________________

Moms and Dads can print this pledge out and have their children read it, or read it to them and let them decide if they want to be a Kid For Character.

Once the pledge is signed, they must follow the pledge to stay in good standing with Santa.  Sometimes, they might slip a little, so it's Mom and Dads job to keep the pledge close by as a reminder so they can stay on the "nice' list.

This will be the last message here before the Holidays, so from us to YOU, a big hug and our wish for you and your family to enjoy the Holidays and have the best Christmas EVER!

With much love,

Santa & Mrs. Claus

P.S.

Don't forget to:

"Keep the Joy and Spirit of the Season in your heart all year long"