Last year, when Luke was just 8 months old, we never made it to see Santa. I had planned and planned on going, then of course the entire family got sick and we never made it. This year I was adamant we were going to see Santa, and we were going to see him early! we have been talking to Luke about Santa and getting him excited to see him. I really wanted to avoid the traumatic screaming baby experience. And it was a success! While Luke did not smile (yet again - must be a camera thing), he did not scream and really was just curious as to who this silly looking man was. Love him!