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PHOTO GALLERY: Santa Sighting


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 3, 2012
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Santa Sighting
It was the first time Jackson Hayward didn't cry while meeting Mrs. and Mr. Claus, portrayed by Jeanne and John Larranaga.
It was the first time Jackson Hayward didn't cry while meeting Mrs. and Mr. Claus, portrayed by Jeanne and John Larranaga.
Cindy Bellacosa led story time.
Cindy Bellacosa led story time.
Thomas Bear, 5, practiced his drawing.
Thomas Bear, 5, practiced his drawing.
Sierra Stephenson helped watch her cousin, Benjamin Stephenson.
Sierra Stephenson helped watch her cousin, Benjamin Stephenson.
Jean Ott used a puppet to help Nancy Lively capture the perfect shot for families.
Jean Ott used a puppet to help Nancy Lively capture the perfect shot for families.
Zachary Roy, 2, was all smiles during his visit with Mrs. and Mr. Claus, portrayed by Jeanne and John Larranaga.
Zachary Roy, 2, was all smiles during his visit with Mrs. and Mr. Claus, portrayed by Jeanne and John Larranaga.
Jay and Tracy Lockaby came out with their children, Owen and Layla.
Jay and Tracy Lockaby came out with their children, Owen and Layla.
Rickkie Waiters turns 3 on Dec. 30.
Rickkie Waiters turns 3 on Dec. 30.
Hayden, Judy and Hunter Young enjoyed pancakes together.
Hayden, Judy and Hunter Young enjoyed pancakes together.
Lexi Parks brought her son, Maddox.
Lexi Parks brought her son, Maddox.
Canela Hundley came out with her parents, Elizabeth and Eddie, not pictured.
Canela Hundley came out with her parents, Elizabeth and Eddie, not pictured.
Lisa Badolato came out with her boyfriend's grandchildren, Jacie and Kendall Dyer.
Lisa Badolato came out with her boyfriend's grandchildren, Jacie and Kendall Dyer.
Harrietta Martinetti, Rosalie Celio, Sheila Boling, Marilyn Tropp, Gayle Miller and Barbara Aulenbach served pancakes and sausage to guests.
Harrietta Martinetti, Rosalie Celio, Sheila Boling, Marilyn Tropp, Gayle Miller and Barbara Aulenbach served pancakes and sausage to guests.
Rick Waiters spend time with his youngest daughter Rickki.
Rick Waiters spend time with his youngest daughter Rickki.
Vanessa, Phil and Anna Heuss were eager to meet Santa.
Vanessa, Phil and Anna Heuss were eager to meet Santa.
Olivia Miller, 3, enjoyed pancakes with her dad, Max.
Olivia Miller, 3, enjoyed pancakes with her dad, Max.

 

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