Grandma insisted....

Sawyer protested!

The oh-so-traumatic tradition of terrifying small children with a giant jolly red "saint" continues in fine form in our family!

I decided not to crop this snapshot (taken by my husband, as I had obligations preventing me from witnessing this holiday moment first-hand). I love the adult hands on either lower corner of the shot, one snapping a photo, and one attempting to soothe the distraught toddler with a toy.

Sawyer's big sister, Violet, was none-too-thrilled about the idea of visiting Santa either, but put on a brave face to be near her cousins for the photo op.

I think Zac is going to have to stand behind Santa next year~