Everyone asks where Truman's red hair comes from. Tommie's dad used to have red hair. Now - it is white. In fact, when he grows out his beard, he looks an awful lot like Santa Claus. Little kids would come up to him in resturants & ask their parents if he was Santa. So, he bought himself a Santa suit and dresses up for a couple of events each year. Sometimes, my father-in-law comes across as a grumpy old man, but when that Santa suit is on - he basks in all of the attention and really enjoys spreading the Christmas cheer! It has been so fun to watch the grandkids and how they react to grandpa dressed up. I don't even like Santa, but I love watching Lyle interact with the kids. We moved to Texas in 2003 and had not been home for Christmas until 2007 (last year). So, I specifically requested that my father-in-law grow out his beard for the occasion. He humored me and we all had a great time with our very own Santa!
Baby Olivia doesn't know what to think of Uncle Lyle's costume. Olivia is Tommie's cousin's baby. Tommie has a small family, so when we get together with his family, it includes his grandparents, aunts & uncles and one cousin.
Santa Lyle with his grandchildren - our boys and Kierra (minus Elexis) and great-niece Olivia.
Before too long, the Santa suit comes off and the more comfortable clothes come on.
His t-shirt says "Does this suit make me look fat?" :)
A couple of days later, Poppy has trimmed the beard, cut his hair & is back to his normal, non-Santa self. Truman & Poppy - see the family resemblance?
2 comments:
O wow. I had not even read your comment and said to myself, "There is no denying those 2 are related!"
Great Santa.
That resemblance is unbelievable! Who knew y'all created the Santa for the next generation? :)
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