Last year, I explained how the local Volunteer Fire Department celebrates Christmas in our neighborhood. This was The Caterpillar's first chance to see Santa in all his firetruck glory. So we bundled her up appropriately...


And anxiously awaited Santa to make his noisy appearance...


Which he did...


And his elves passed out candy...


I'm all for safety too, but somehow this just doesn't jive with the whole "It's the most wonderful time of the year" sentiment.