Bear Hug Claus - 15" Santa Monterey The valley fog is retreating

The valley fog is retreating as the sun starts to shine brightly on the grapevines

There are places in nature where the bounty of God's creation shines with such radiance that a humble heart is moved to express its gratitude in prayer

Crisp and precise in their shining white and gold bejeweled uniforms

Lights that would beckon family and friends to stop

Bear Hug Claus - 15" Santa Monterey The valley fog is retreatingIt's always a time of great excitement when the first holiday decorations are hung and the Christmas season has officially begun. Santa wants to make sure all the good girls and boys get everything they asked for this year, so he's checking his wish list once again! Dressed in his traditional red outfit with matching hat, Santa is carrying a fresh pine garland and holds three of the plush teddy bears that will soon make three children's Christmas