Santa Claus, IN

Well we thought it was going to barely hit us with that white powdery substance ---- BUT ---- Frosty had another plan and we woke up this morning to WAY TOO MUCH of it lol. My husband shoveled once about 7 AM (To no avail) and went out again around 11 because the neighbor down the road needed our daughter to babysit (Kids are off school of course and these folks work 3rd shift).

Here is a little Snowy "Eye-Candy" for ya (Wish Vancouver could get some of what we have lol)

I LOVE SNOW DAYS ....

I made Pepperoni Balls for the Superbowl ... (extra) for my husband to take into a carry out dinner today (Tuesday) but since we're snowed in --- they won't make it through the day :). So now we're just playing games online (Face Book of course) and watching TV. Nothing else to do --- and I can get caught up on some quality blogging here on Active Rain :).

The Santa Claus Christmas Celebration

On November 11, 2009: Local news personality Mike Blake (14 WFIE) and Santa Claus, along with hundreds of attendies witnessed the FIRST Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Santa Claus Indiana.

10 Children representing 10 states hung state ornaments on the tree and over the coming weeks the remaining state ornaments will be hung (10 at a time).

(My 10 year old son was part of this celebration)!

Lincoln Trail and neighboring Chrisney Elementary school choirs performed during this celebration. (My 10 yr old son attends Lincoln Trail). After the ceremony we took a drive through the BRAND NEW (1st EVER) "Land of Lights" display sponsored by and at Lake Rudolph.

Visit Legendary Places for the OFFICIAL News behind this ANNUAL Event

Santa Claus Seeks Children to Represent 50 States on America's Hometown Christmas Tree

A GREAT VIDEO OF THE ROLLING HILLS OF CHRISTMAS LAKE VILLAGE IN SANTA CLAUS LOCATED IN SOUTHERN INDIANA

Have you ever been to Christmas Lake Village?  If not, it is worth the trip.  Take a view of my video below.  Just click the link and push play and set back and watch how wonderful of a place I live in here in Southern Indiana!  It is a secret GEM!  Enjoy.

CHRISTMAS LAKE VILLAGE VIDEO

Call me with questions.  (812) 686-3268

AR Members and Visitors ... I normally wouldn't post something like this but this is very close to home for me. I am in the process of selling this little girl's grandparents home here in Santa Claus Indiana, and as is expected, this whole situation has been very hard on this family. Our kids have played together for years and again - it's close to home for me because these aren't just "Clients", they are our friends.

The Santa Claus Indiana "Fifth Third Bank" is taking donations to help pay for funeral expenses for Victoria and I hope that area Realtors can find it in their hearts to make a donation. These grandparents are heartbroken and could really use our help!

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The Actual News Article on 14 WFIE (Evansville)

OWENSBORO, KY (WFIE) - A fund has been set up in Owensboro to help pay for the funeral expenses of a 2-month-old girl police say was killed by her father.

Robert Arvin, 32, was arrested last week after Victoria Arvin was found not breathing. Police say Arvin intentionally caused serious physical injury to the baby.

If you'd like to donate to Victoria Arvin's Memorial Fund, you can do so at an Fifth Third Bank Branch.

Article and Photo of Little Victoria

Thank You.

THAT's RIGHT ...

If you live in Alaska and you are finding that Winter is lasting WAY-TOO-LONG --- why not live in a place called SANTA CLAUS??? Quite Frankly You'd be the Envy of your Neighbors :)!

I am actually working with an Alaskin Couple who are looking to spend their Winters here in Santa Claus and they were shocked by how affordable it is to buy a pre-existing home (that they could not build for the price) here. They are of course looking at Christmas Lake Village, which is our Gated Community with roughly 27 Miles of Road Way, 3 Spring-Fed Lakes, Parks & Recreation, Water Sports, Sandy Beachs and Miles of Shoreline. (Just to name a few amenities)

Our Annual (No I did not Stutter --- Our ANNUAL) Home Owner Association Fee is ONLY: $350 per year/per lot with an maximum annual increase of ONLY 5%. You can purchase a LOT (with no plans to build) and enjoy ALL the amenities within the village! You can purchase a Pre-Existing Home (Lake-Front) for under $300,000. NOTE: Our top priced property is around $900,000 (Just Under) and it is INCREDIBLE!

Our Three Lakes:

1. Christmas Lake = 217 Acres
2. Holly Lake = Approximately 35 - 45 Acres
3. Lake Noel = Approximately 35 - 45 Acres

Living In Santa Claus Indiana is like being on vacation --- YEAR ROUND!

When You are Ready To Start Touring .... GIVE ME A CALL!