Traditions

Angel and I have never been the kind of people who purposefully create traditions, but as it turns out there are a few that have just developed organically over the years. Going to Macy's to see Santa has become one of them. This year we realized it is our third year, which also means Ignacio has been a part of our family for a growing number of seasons. This year he practically jumped out of his skin when we told him we were going to see Santa. He talked the WHOLE way there, wondering about the reindeer, where the elves were, talking about presents and what wondering what language he should speak to Santa in.

In line he tried everything to get to the front of the line and when asked what he was going to tell Santa he wanted all he would say was, "a purple present." When we finally got to see the old man Ignacio got shy but gladly approached him and said, "I want a purple whale." Then Emilio joined the jolly occassion and his face said, "Get me out of here!!" he waited patiently on Santa's lap as not to offend.

Go back in time to see the blog post about Ignacio's first trip here and you will realize he has always been Ignacio.

On to the Candy Store where Ignacio got this sucker and ate it all by the time he was strapped into his carseat. Amazing.