Santa visiting with the Falls Creek Ranch "elves" that served the Saturday morning pancake and sausage breakfast. While donations were accepted, the event was free for anyone to attend. Pictured (L-R): Betty Dustin, Falls Creek Ranch Owner Barbara Smith, Emma Smith, Jon Simon and Falls Creek Ranch Owner Michael Smith.
Nothing is better than a big hug from Santa! Hugs and presents were freely given at Santa's Village Dec. 15 - Dec. 17 spreading the magic of Christmas to all those who attended.
Wren Marvel, of Seeley Lake, feeding a carrot to Sven, the reindeer from the movie "Frozen," while Seeley Lake's Reagan Gibbs is ready for a ride. Marvel won the drawing for the Thomas the Train set. Many of the children enjoyed playing with the large train set during the event.
Santa helping a group of youngsters choose a toy from the Christmas tree at Santa's Village that was decorated with Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars and trucks.
SWAN VALLEY - "Thank you Santa" said one little boy as hugged the new stuffed animal Santa gave him. His eyes lit up when Santa took him over to the tree decorated with toy cars and trucks and helped him pick out another gift.
"Merry Christmas," Santa said.
Santa's Village was hustling and bustling again this year as people came from as far as South Carolina to have breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 17. The Falls Creek Ranch in the Swan Valley hosted the annual event Thursday, Friday and Saturday serving a pancake breakfast to guests Saturday morning.
The lodge was full of activity with serving breakfast, making crafts, playing with the train sets, visiting Sven the reindeer and Frosty, and of course taking photos and receiving gifts from Santa. Santa chuckled as he said the event doubled in size this year. He estimated they served more than 120 people.
Looking over the families in the room Santa smiled his great big smile and said, "It is just so much fun."
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