One of my very favorite things about our neighborhood is that Santa always makes a planned visit a couple of weeks before Christmas- on a big old blaring fire engine! Thanks to the Buckhall Fire Department, Santa and his elves make several stops at street corners throughout our residential community.
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Santa pulls up a chair, poses for photos, and listens attentively as children of all ages either wail or whisper in his ear. Sophie was one of those wailers for a couple of years. Last year she was willing to stand beside Santa, but she didn't say much. This year she was the life of the party. Despite the cold and rainy day, she jumped right up on his knee and talked his ear off. When he asked what she'd like for Christmas, she answered, "Well, anything you bring will be just great". He smiled and pressed her for more info. She whispered, "a talking Rudolph the reindeer". (SCORE!!!!)
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Next time we see Santa will be Christmas Eve. On the night before Christmas, this same saintly crew rolls slowly down our street with sirens and lights going wild. Santa -sitting on top of the fire engine- waves and ho ho ho's to all who come to their doorsteps to gaze at him with wonder. We live only 30 miles from our nation's capitol, but at times like this, it feels like we're in our own special little town in the middle of nowhere.
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