Hello Moms, Dads, and Children!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween this past weekend.  Did you get all kinds of goodies while trick or treating?

Now that it’s officially November, the 2009 Christmas season is fully underway!  The elves are extending their daily work shifts starting tonight and the reindeer start their exercises and flying training camp next week to warm up for the big trip!  But I’m sure the North Pole isn’t the only place that’s turning their gears up to 11!  From what I hear via the Internet, the stores are ready for shoppers, the weather is starting to get colder, and the children’s eyes are beginning to glow!  What an exciting time this is!

Despite all the Christmas hub-bub that’s already starting, don’t forget the one other holiday that usually gets lost in the shuffle: Thanksgiving!  That one is only a few weeks away.  The annual North Pole Thanksgiving dinner is one I look forward to every year as it’s the one solid day of vacation we take during the busy season in order to reflect on everything that we are thankful for.  Hopefully you do the same!

Sincerely,
Santa Claus