We are so lucky to have the one and only Santa Claus make an appearance at the River Forest Library each year. No lines, no whining and no "wanna-be Santas" with criminal records fiending for the next cigarette break at the local mall. Ella had been practicing for days. "Yes", she's been good and "yes" she would like a princess for Chrismtas. She prepared a short list on Vivian's behalf ("banas" aka bananas). She'd even practiced a hearty "ho, ho, ho". Both she and Vivian readily assumed position on Santa's lap. I truly believe her expression in the photos is only an indication of the awe and amazement she felt being in the presence of such magic. Her look oozes "awe and amazement" does it not?