Santa Claus, Proud Shirts and Modeling

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First Time Meeting Santa Claus

Because James wound up in the hospital with pneumonia after Thanksgiving in 2009 and again in 2010, we thought it was best to limit his exposure to the outdoors those two winters. Unfortunately, that meant that he was unable to meet Santa Claus. This year was different. He was sick prior to Thanksgiving, but we—mostly Stacy—were able to nurse him back to health without a hospital stay. So, we thought it was time for James to meet ‘the fat man’.

On Wednesday we took him to see Santa Claus for the first time. There is a local not-for-profit organization that puts on events for children with disabilities throughout the year. One of those events is meeting Santa Claus. Since the event is right across the street from where I work, Stacy and James met me at work on Wednesday night and we walked over.

 

James wearing glasses and a white shirt with a colorful Christmas‑tie design seated in a light blue stroller with green padding, holding hands with an adult in a green sleeve,
Waiting to meet Santa

 

James wearing glasses and a white shirt with a colorful Christmas‑tie design sitting close to Santa Claus in a red suit, with an adult’s hands resting gently on the James' shoulders.
First time meeting Santa Claus

 

Jeff, James and Stacy sitting together in front of a decorated Christmas tree with lights and a large red bow, with James wearing glasses and a white shirt with a colorful Christmas‑tie design.
Our little family

 

Notice James’ fancy shirt? That’s one of Stacy’s specialties. If you want to see what else she makes, check out her Facebook Page, Stacy Rae Creations.

 

Modeling Gig

On Thursday James had a little modeling gig. He needs to earn his keep, right?

 

James wearing glasses, a white shirt, a Santa hat, and a green holiday tie lying on a white surface in a festive Christmas‑themed photo collage with multiple close‑up and full‑body shots.
Our little model

 

Proud Shirts

In the Fever, Epilepsy Awareness, a Pirate, and a Greaser post from late October, I mentioned a local company, 3E Love, offering a special on any purple clothing for Epilepsy Awareness Month. Stacy ordered us some more shirts, and we will wear them proud.

 

T‑shirts laid flat showing a dark green “Proud Dad” shirt and a pink “Proud Mom” shirt, each featuring a stylized wheelchair‑heart symbol in place of the letter O in proud, with size stickers near the collars.
Proud Dad and Proud Mom Shirts from 3E Love

 

Be sure to check out their website at www.3ELove.com.