This year’s Christmas Minis with Santa and Mrs. Claus were everything I hoped they would be — sweet, genuine, and filled with that quiet kind of magic that makes the season special.
When I started planning, I wanted to keep things simple — not overdone or rushed, just meaningful. The way it used to feel when visiting Santa meant slowing down for a few minutes, having a real conversation, and letting kids take it all in.
From the moment Mrs. Claus opened the door and called each child by name, you could see their faces light up. The excitement, the curiosity, the little gasps when they spotted Santa waiting for them — it was pure joy.
What made this year even more special was how each child was truly celebrated. Every session moved at the child’s pace — whether that meant taking extra time, offering breaks, or making gentle sensory modifications so every child could feel comfortable and included. Seeing those small adjustments help a child relax and open up was one of the most rewarding parts of the day.
And while watching the kids was a highlight, I think I loved watching the parents just as much. Standing behind me, smiling quietly, soaking it all in — that look of pride and wonder as they watched their kids completely caught up in the moment. Those reactions are what remind me why I do this.
Thank you to everyone who came this year and helped make it so special. It was an honor to capture these moments for your families — the simple, meaningful kind that we’ll all want to remember. ❤️
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