It’s the end of another week, and let me share a little secret: Friday is my favorite day of the week! 💃 I love knowing the weekend is here, offering me a chance to relax and maybe catch up on some sleep—even if the weekend always feels too short. 😫
Today, I’m excited to share our Santa Claus trip collection from the past five years. Visiting Santa has become one of my favorite family traditions, and yes, my husband teases me about being more excited about it than the kids! (Fun fact: he’s not wrong. 🙈) I’ve always loved taking yearly pictures with Santa, and even during 2020’s restrictions, I found a way to have Santa visit us at home.
The Beauty of Capturing Moments
As I looked through these throwback pictures, one thing stood out: growth. It’s incredible to see how much my babies have grown over the years. I’ve always loved capturing special moments through pictures, even though it’s not always easy—kids have a mind of their own! Sometimes they won’t smile, sit still, or even look at the camera, but I’ve learned to appreciate every imperfect moment. They grow up so fast, and waiting for a "perfect" picture often means missing the moment entirely. Now, I just go with the flow, and honestly, that’s perfectly fine.
That being said, here’s a look at our Santa Claus trip throwbacks over the past five years. Enjoy! 🎅🎄
December 2017: Teni's First Christmas
Teni’s first Christmas was in Sweden. I remember us walking around the mall searching for a Santa because I wanted her to have the experience. Looking back, I’m so glad we did this because it turned out to be her only Christmas in Sweden.
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| Teni's First Christmas |
December 2018: Teni's Second Christmas - First in Canada
This was our first Christmas in Canada, and we were still settling into our new life here but we made sure to make the holiday season special. Visiting Santa was one of the highlights of the festive season of 2018 for me and truly one of those moments that made our first Canadian Christmas truly unforgettable.
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| Teni's Second Christmas and First Christmas in Canada |
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December 2019: A Zoo Adventure with Santa
We visited the zoo with some friends to enjoy the outdoor Christmas lights, and to our delight, we found a Santa there too. You can read more about our experience in my blog post: Throwback to ZooLights 2019: Teni’s First Christmas Lights at Calgary Zoo. Seeing Santa and capturing the moment was one of the highlights of my evening!
December 2020: Santa Comes Home
With COVID-19 restrictions in full swing, we couldn’t go out for our usual Santa visit. But that didn’t stop me—I arranged for Santa to visit us at home! 🙈
December 2021: My Favourite Year Yet
This year is particularly special to me. Just look at how much my little family has grown! It was also the year Tade officially joined us in our yearly Santa tradition (aside from Santa’s home visit in 2020). Seeing Teni and Tade together brought such joy to my heart.
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| Tade's official first visit to Santa |
December 2022: A Dual Santa Adventure
2022 was a bit different as we were recovering from the flu. While I stayed home to rest, Teni and her dad visited Santa at our community event. Later, we attended my office Christmas party as a family, where Tade had his Santa experience—and let’s just say, he wasn’t a fan. He cried when he saw Santa! Poor little guy. 😅
Looking Ahead
I can’t wait to see how big the kids will be in another five years. Growth is such a beautiful thing, and I’m here for every moment of it.
A Friendly Note to Fellow Parents
Please, don’t stress if the pictures aren’t perfect. If you look at our pictures, you’ll see a lot of flaws, but that’s okay. The most important thing is capturing the moment. And don’t forget to be in the pictures yourself! It’s easy to focus on the kids and stay behind the camera but trust me, you’ll cherish those family throwbacks when the time comes.
That will be all from me today. I hope you will also be visiting the Santa this year and I hope you enjoy everything this season brings your way. Merry Christmas in Advance. Until next time, remember to do something today that makes you happy...💋
Btw, how cute are these?
how it started vs how it's going for my babies?
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| Teni and Tade's First Christmas (How it started) |
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| 2021's Trip to the Santa (How it's going) |
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