santa claus is coming to town

So you can see Santa on a boat, on a train, in the zoo, at the mall, at breakfast, even in the frozen foods section at a local market. We opted for a second year at the Penryn Oaks Stable. Like the well-oiled machine that is our family (yeah, right), we were a little early so we could be first on the list to see Santa. Knocked out a picture with the big guy ...

... and got the kids their pony rides before the joint got too crowded.

Then we had time for a photo opp with Olaf and a really rotund penguin.

Campfire, s'mores, hot cocoa, cookies, and alpacas ... nothing screams MERRY CHRISTMAS like a holiday alpaca.

Oh, and a train ride, can't forget the train ride.

Once it got dark, we hopped the carriage, sang some carols, and then got the heck outta there.

Our seasonal dose of Santa magic = completed. Bring on Christmas!