“Checking in with SANTA” | Grandma’s Stories

Dec 18th “Checking in with SANTA”

Sometimes it is good to make a visit to see “Dear ole Santa” in the stores – – just so everyone has a chance to express what they would like – – if there might be someone whit good ears to hear and pay attention too – – and just might even… see to it that – – that “WISH” could be fulfilled.

This PHOTO with “SANTA… himself” – – is little “AL’ sitting on SANTA’s lap – – and he would be five years old – – and standing next is big brother “LEE” always a sharp dresser – – even wearing his “Cub Scout” ring – – – and I still have some of the “letters” that he would write to “SANTA” with everything he would like – – if available? “LEE” would be about nine years old on this PHOTO. This PHOTO would have been taken for the 1967 Christmas – – as we are now in Saint Louis – – at the South County FAMOUS BARR STORE.

What a big difference in the way the boys are dressed – – – this is Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sitting on the lap of “SANTA” is baby “AL” and since his birthday is in January – – “Al” is only “eleven months” old.

Standing in front of “SANTA” is big brother, “LEE” and it looks like he is looking all over the “TOY” department to see if there is a ‘special place’ he should direct me – – to see what “TOYS” could be available for him and his little brother “AL” – – as I am thinking this could be a “JEFFERSON SUPER MART” store – – a fairly new and extra large place to buy everything all on one floor.

“Did you notice that the boys have “summer” wear on – – as it was always much warmer – – and even on “NEW YEARS DAY” we would be on the “OCEAN BEACH” in our swim suits – – – – so much nicer than the cold “Saint LOUIS” weather!”

“SIX DAYS till… CHRISTMAS… does your “SANTA” know what you are “WISHING FOR?” D.V.