{"id":25545634,"date":"2024-12-12T15:10:56","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T22:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valleyacehardware.com\/?p=25545634"},"modified":"2025-01-23T08:50:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T15:50:46","slug":"photos-with-santa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valleyacehardware.com\/blog\/photos-with-santa\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos with Santa!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|4px||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|55px||54px||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;93.6%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|35px||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>We had a truly magical time hosting our &#8220;Photos with Santa&#8221; event, which attracted a fantastic turnout! Santa journeyed from the North Pole, accompanied by the Grinch, creating a joyful atmosphere filled with homemade cookies made with OONI, fresh cotton candy, snacks, and gift bags.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25546037\" src=\"https:\/\/valleyacehardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5612-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photos with Santa at Valley Ace Hardware\" width=\"223\" height=\"297\" \/> \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25546038\" src=\"https:\/\/valleyacehardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5626-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Photos with Santa at Valley Ace Hardware\" width=\"395\" height=\"297\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kids were invited to mail heartfelt letters to Santa, sharing their acts of kindness and Christmas wishes. We also had a printed Toy Flyer from Valley Ace, where kids could spend time looking at and circling items they might want to ask for. With over 45 families joining us, the spirit of joy and togetherness filled every corner, as laughter and smiles brightened the day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25546041\" src=\"https:\/\/valleyacehardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5650-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photos with Santa at Valley Ace Hardware\" width=\"296\" height=\"395\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Grinch was a wonderful addition, exuding charm just like in the movies. His engaging presence captivated the children as they playfully chased him, and his journey to the Christmas parade brought even more smiles and laughter to everyone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25546040\" src=\"https:\/\/valleyacehardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5639-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photos with Santa at Valley Ace Hardware\" width=\"268\" height=\"357\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Among the many memorable moments, my favorite was when a young boy expressed the need for companionship among his toy soldiers, saying, \u201cMy toy soldiers were lonely and needed wives!\u201d He even chose a Barbie with a dog, ensuring that his army dogs would have friends as well!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25546044\" src=\"https:\/\/valleyacehardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2733135302440750057-1-300x220.jpg\" alt=\"Photos with Santa at Valley Ace Hardware\" width=\"342\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/valleyacehardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2733135302440750057-1-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/valleyacehardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2733135302440750057-1.jpg 478w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thank you to everyone who attended this years Photos with Santa event; your families and pets made the day unforgettable! Special thanks to the dedicated staff at Valley Ace\u2014your teamwork was instrumental in creating this joyful experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25546042 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/valleyacehardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/8528508422109997647-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Photos with Santa at Valley Ace Hardware\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>May your Christmas be filled with warmth, love, friends and family!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We had a truly magical time hosting our &#8220;Photos with Santa&#8221; event, which attracted a fantastic turnout! 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We also had a printed Toy Flyer from Valley Ace, where kids could spend time looking at and circling items they might want to ask for. With over 45 families joining us, the spirit of joy and togetherness filled every corner, as laughter and smiles brightened the day.<\/p><p><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/previews.dropbox.com\/p\/thumb\/ACclWZ1y7cNOTnXVsu4l0Qr2nT0bPAR7HBhhbyXhiTrhvYsNDYls2zLDZxzz-8Y4gKLIGEeO_tgwBRml-gtQurJkbh4WUrPeuAMIUVCMrsyplweHG_DrGdsR9Zbb_385rZf-F020DJFal0EP0utewtd8K2dCYSgs999kxu9E-YYWqDJc-89eA3H31ajNgqUKm1DnEUuraQL0QVIo7C3cYJx0yMqHuWbZDnLenIb5RkQrgCcvQ1vlcezbBKTOO52-wSkwJmMpMhrU8FoMDT7Fp8zm2yNRho1GtHWm-gNA0Y8AzLPaif-1vWW9i7C74rzVrm4\/p.jpeg\" alt=\"IMG_5639 (1).jpg\" width=\"255\" height=\"340\" \/> <img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mail.valleyacehardware.com\/service\/home\/~\/?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=43966&part=3\" width=\"454\" height=\"340\" \/><\/p><p>The Grinch was a wonderful addition, exuding charm just like in the movies. His engaging presence captivated the children as they playfully chased him, and his journey to the Christmas parade brought even more smiles and laughter to everyone.<\/p><p><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/previews.dropbox.com\/p\/thumb\/ACfFQEFyyN8Lj568V194A4qmemcKalRgARlbmAYdkGgETl33r7kFl_yb7p7vNOnSc5bBNhSsB8DrgqR1URBMKRLHB_AJ_hStFEo6cwx-GBLeu1pjFsizo3K5JyKaFf5INJItXbpPpkChLn4igbE49jHBFp-5mZpMGcOGxH6m1i_6eAHO9gMfgpj5uRvZ0OizNsfB_f57T1Xw5PgEQXhGMbJXKAiRTAPkuEwc8ZQDjUKGzt-k88240NNZMt8l-aFnDUd3RcEHeLwS7Li14MJusH3s8HyalbSymNf0KM7NcVRAWSliV3T9P96LH3TP6EdApls\/p.jpeg\" alt=\"IMG_5652.HEIC\" width=\"280\" height=\"373\" \/> <img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/previews.dropbox.com\/p\/thumb\/ACfH76PnnZVxeQ3FlSsnztYPgl8E3icxIrMg0MvqfWlfhlr_yEJnWtaz9yYFJbkBZmtzGQ3avu1pNUSsTTII1HuwaLzJaw45RamdrzuozZzkFSnFJ8Guh4aFwIQmHJtABi-Y46GB_PTmH2RvbJZgLGIPvk3SW3nFE24lCBzGXByDbO35K-ClWZL1IuL6yG-luRYPfJagZJ8ACRuOztkHlAHJKf6cjS4cgPpajiy9F2qOqurOyaAZbV_n1XNFHc48r4rZVUH_Rv_rFbTUcPBRyLADLMkPSxy_sJNiwO__x-_L2ViQd0Xnz_K_ut8U0DjGctk\/p.jpeg\" alt=\"IMG_5645.jpg\" width=\"280\" height=\"373\" \/><\/p><p>Among the many memorable moments, my favorite was when a young boy expressed the need for companionship among his toy soldiers, saying, \u201cMy toy soldiers were lonely and needed wives!\u201d He even chose a Barbie with a dog, ensuring that his army dogs would have friends as well!<\/p><p><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/previews.dropbox.com\/p\/thumb\/ACe2GyPtC2Vs8N9ZsXW-LD1EWYLsoae415CfJDRrtTpiEupliLrXGsok_PX1cKzwgXNNHyiH0nm4PC2dKFaTdA5mL_9Fg0XLwUvjqfk_clkiVAKqNOsg68pkNPuYtndh6id7MUqrlmfGbyZ5RvDt6GAB1j25CC86cw7aJSfqaPMYUOxwAny1YVstMWZ0K5MPnwiNx1pElWO54SdtHNMY7s_EwtdS8_QmN_iWHLq_DPjUW2bgEF44qhoLklVmRIvX9CJLKTepmDpvSfGuJIs7F25GGxIp5f23O4sOw0Li2mLHvKNZJGuZy_gDJnWO-kZ4ins\/p.jpeg\" alt=\"IMG_5641.HEIC\" width=\"280\" height=\"373\" \/> <img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/previews.dropbox.com\/p\/thumb\/ACcW5PNun1vurSYpw-domNCFr_YczlixsScLqKC9exehPS-O7EAtfq9ulOxI-sDCC98FWUKr46PjpqHwrg2AKz7ZQjPVBqH0ZlG67aj0mns3sAPO6MM0ErTyKhPI2lt8IVcWqDxeFDazJX6qvZ8Fi5IJ71LPo7Gz1ZIlPE6He6Bkl2hzYElYpv5rToXd3OyXGLMFjl0KXgjadLydsbgwROL5wDj3dYGAgegAKlJoct_HJ4dLVTOroNwTwFfohAOsZEZ-sS5-XbrvGRCKEKU2kPrlpF7s0y9R5WhkCt9s_SiFhRyBxTabLRFZidiVpbwYS28\/p.jpeg\" alt=\"IMG_5643.HEIC\" width=\"280\" height=\"373\" \/><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Thank you to everyone who attended; your families and pets made the day unforgettable! 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