By Monty Siekerman
Santa has visited Ada many times in the past month as these Ada Icon photos attest. To see more of where he has been in Ada check out the photos at the bottom of this story.

Santa sometimes appears a little stocky, sometimes thinner, sometimes short or tall. One time he was caught by the camera with glasses.

But, he's always jolly, loves kids, and wears the read and white suit he's known for. Some days, Santa's beard is thick and full. Other tines the beard is little scraggly, but that's when Mrs. Claus didn't give her approval before he left the workshop.

Candy canes are his pre-25th treat to hand out to the children who tell him their Christmas wishes. He saves the big stuff for youngsters (and adults, too) for Christmas Eve or Christmas Morn.

During his visit to the library, Dancer and Prancer were penned up outside, thrilling the youngsters. Elves helped him on several occasions during his Ada visits.

Now, the Big Man is back at the North Pole putting finishing touches on the presents, checking his list, feeding reindeer, packing his sleigh, and preparing to head out to your house...if you've been nice.