It's that man!

The Yurasko Difference celebrated the Christmas season by going to our complex's Christmas party. Santa came in on a fire truck, and gave all of the kids (most of whom were Alexandra's size) a small gift bag and a fire hat! Alexandra was especially excited about the hat, since she loves wearing a fire hat at daycare.

Alexandra was NOT excited, however, to meet Santa Claus. She would start to cry when he looked at her, and she wouldn't take her present from him (mommy had to get it for her). In fact, I'm surprised that she would be in the above photo. It reminded me of when our neighbor's kids were pretend-scared of Christopher - whenever he would come by, the little girl would hide and he heard her say to her brother, "it's that man!" Except in this case, Alexandra was really scared, not pretend-scared. I don't blame her - it's scary and weird to see a grown man with a crazy white beard and a big red suit, even if he does have a present for you.

So enjoy the photo of Alexandra, Christopher, and some of our neighbors with Santa - it's the only one we'll have for 2009!