New Orleans Real Estate News: Santa Hits the West Bank at Oakwood Center

Santa Hits the West Bank at Oakwood Center

Santa Claus 

As a little girl, I loved putting on my Christmas dress, pulling up my tights, strapping on my shiny new patent leather Mary Janes and standing in the line to visit Santa Claus.  While my younger sister was terrified (and cried every year) I couldn't wait to jump up on his lap and whisper in his ear all of the things I was longing to find under the tree on Christmas morning.  Oh, please...I want a Barbie...and some roller skates...and a new bike...the list went on and on.

 

It brings back so many memories to look at those old photographs that Mom had to order....we were so impatient waiting for them to arrive in the mail.  Did we smile?  Were the tears still in my sister's eyes? 

 

Flash forward...in 2007 you can get your digital photos with Santa printed while you wait and even pick up a CD of your pictures that you can share with your family and friends across town or across the country the same day.  Are you ready for this year's Santa pictures?

 

On the West Bank, Santa has taken up residence at Oakwood Center Mall in Gretna.  He is available for photos through Christmas Eve during regular mall hours.  You can even get a free photo on CD with a picture package purchase through December 6, 2007.  While my kids have outgrown the annual picture pilgrimage, it brings a smile to my face to see all of the moms and dads standing in line.  There's still that one that cries...

Lisa Heindel

 

 

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Comments

Lisa, What a cute post and very true about the "one that cries."  Last year I saw a parent who was making their child go to see Santa---it should be a treat, not a frightening experience.  And I still leave out milk and cookies (you just never know :)
Posted by Laura Cerrano and Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City/Feng Shui Manhattan ) over 4 years ago
Carole, my sister cried EVERY year.  I remember being so impatient with her because I just couldn't understand what she was afraid of.  My youngest was afraid, soooo no Santa photos of him.  We also leave out milk and cookies, along with carrots in the front yard for the reindeer :) 
Posted by Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker (Crescent City Living LLC) over 4 years ago
Lisa the mall here in Slidell already had santa last weekend.  Seems to get sooner each year.
Posted by John Walters (Licensed in Slidell, Louisiana) (Frank Rubi Real Estate) over 4 years ago
Hi John!  Santa actually arrived this past weekend, I just didn't get around to posting until today.  Isn't it amazing that kids are taking Christmas pictures before we even carve the Thanksgiving turkey?
Posted by Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker (Crescent City Living LLC) over 4 years ago
Lisa, this is a great time of year isn't it. I have very fond memories of the Santa in the mall thing, and I love that we can get those pics so quickly now. Last year my oldest son's picture was with mouth wide open, arms outstretched, tears flowing... we will see that one again when he starts dating
Posted by Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe (LivingInBirmingham.com) over 4 years ago
LOL, Stephen.  You HAVE to keep that one safe...every time my 22 year old makes me mad I post an embarassing picture on his myspace page :)
Posted by Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker (Crescent City Living LLC) over 4 years ago

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