Sunday morning I helped my mother and father-in-law put up their lighted Christmas tree, but we did not do any decorating. After we returned from our Neighborhood Santa Event on Sunday evening, we thought it would be a good idea to go ahead and have Abby put the angel on top of the tree before we added decorations. Here are some photos of Abby on Granddad’s shoulders helping to put the angel on top. Thanks to Abby’s mom, Amber, for the photos.

As  you can see, she was a little too scared to let go of Granddad and put the angel on with her own hands. 🙂

Yesterday evening the neighborhood that my in-laws live in had a visit by Santa for all the neighborhood kids, courtesy of the nearby Orlando Fire Department Station and their dedicated firefighters.

Cindy and I, along with our granddaughter Abby, her mom and Cindy’s mom and dad, all made our way to the designated location at the appointed time and here are some photos from the event.

Abby and Granny enjoy some warm cider while waiting for Santa’s arrival.

Some of the crowd watching for the arrival of St. Nick.

Here comes Santa, courtesy of the Orlando Fire Department. I heard he left his sleigh parked at the Fire Station.

Santa steps out of the Fire Truck and makes his way to the adoring crowd.

Santa sits in his chair as the children wait to sit on his lap and tell them what they want for Christmas.

The crowd gathered around Santa.

Abby finally gets her turn to tell Santa what she would like.

After finishing up with Santa, Abby gets to go sit inside the Fire Truck.