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						Today,
						
						the new Cook Children's chopper was making its first 
						appearance, with a special delivery via 
						Teddy Bear Transport; Santa Clause  | 
                      
					
						
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						Santa came out of the Chopper to wave 
						to everyone, then he and the media crew took a ride to 
						the Heliport | 
                      
					
						
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						The party for the children took place behind the 
						receptionist in the activities area - by the huge 
						Christmas Tree | 
                      
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						after a little re-arranging of the furniture | 
                      
					
						
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						EECU had tables setup with games and 
						giveaways for the children | 
                      
					
						
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						Karyn's 
						granddaughters 
					
						Kathy & Ashley 
						posing on the arms of Santa's chair | 
                      
					
						
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						 There were crafts, clowns, elves 
						doing face painting, and lots for the children to do 
						while at the party.   
						Here, CTV members & Guests were 
						working the craft table, getting ready for the children. 
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						We prepared all the teddy bears to the right of Santa's 
						chair for the children to receive after talking to Santa  | 
                      
					
						
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						The Teddy Bears were in place and all 
						was ready for the children | 
                      
					
						
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						 ...then a familiar voice range out -
						"toss me a teddy bear" ...oh, that was 
						just Frank asking for a bear; for a child that couldn't 
						come down for the party 
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						The cake was amazing, prepared by Karolina Derden, 
						owner of 
						
						Sweet Life of Cakes | 
                      
					
						
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						 Santa was great with 
						the children (we cannot take pictures of their smiles) - 
						so be there and enjoy helping bring smiles to the 
						children next year. 
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						after the party was over, the workers enjoyed some cake 
						and punch before departing | 
                      
					
						
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