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About Santa Bob and Mrs. Dee Claus
\u00a0 \u00a0When they aren\u2019t busy at the North Pole, Santa Bob and his wife, Mrs. Claus often stay at their southern workshop in Olympia, Wash.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u00a0 \u00a0 Santa Bob, who\u2019s nearly 2,000 years old now, has bags full of experience caring for and about children. He still enjoys appearing year-round at big events such as the Seattle Mariners’ Christmas in July and the Washington\u2019s Foster Care Conference. He also loves quiet visits with children who are unable to be part of big celebrations.
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Known for his quick sense of humor, Santa is a former radio announcer and reporter, which means he is quite the public speaker! He is adept at dealing with unexpected situations and especially loves to answer questions. He and Mrs. Claus are former foster parents with a special place in their hearts for children dealing with stressful situations or who have developmental challenges.
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The Clauses keeps the spirit of Christmas in their hearts all year. Besides baking cookies, Mrs. Claus gets toys and books from the elves for children in need. And they have taken on such projects as supplying toys for kids who lost theirs in a Whatcom County flood and for spearheading a NORPAC Santas fund drive to replace children\u2019s toys lost in hurricanes.\u2028
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Both Clauses earned their Bachelor of Santa Claus degrees from the University of Santa Claus. Santa Bob serves on the board of NORPAC Santas, a regional organization for Santas, Mrs. Clauses and elves. They also are members of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas \u2013 IBRBS (even though Mrs. Claus doesn\u2019t have a beard.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Santa Bob and Mrs. Claus have been a part of our Christmas in the Forest event for several years.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Taking an “elfie” with Santa Claus!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Santa Bob is great! I have seen him interact with large groups of children, individuals and even groups of mostly adults.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Santa visits the main area foodbank. (The awesome stockings in the background are made by volunteers in the local community!)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Kids can always spot Santa Claus, even if he’s not in costume, like during this visit to Colonial Williamsburg.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lost Tooth: Courtesy Heather Puett Photography, Everett, <\/em>WA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Santa! Oh, my God! Santa’s coming! I know him! I know him! <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Santa Bob and Mrs. Claus, always up for kids, cookies and cocoa — the 3 Cs!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Rick Rizz, founder of Toys for Kids, with Santa at Christmas in July at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. Rick is always on Santa’s Nice List for all the work he does to help underprivileged children have a happy holiday!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Photo shoots. This photo courtesy of Heather Puett Photography, Everett, W<\/em>A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Rebecca Sue Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Rebecca Sue Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Rebecca Sue Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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