. >> this time he is visiting kids in lacy washington. hoping they've been nice, not naughty. of course he asks what they want, a pet. then he asks about their dad. >> where's your dad? >> in afghanistan. >> what do you think he wants for christmas? >> anything steelers themed. >> he's referring to colonel stevens, isn't expected to be back home for four months months. >> don't you think he'd want to come home. >> whoa! >> that's sad! >> so it wasn't real santa all along. >> it wasn't. it was dad dressed up as santa coming home early. his daughter or his wife didn't know he was coming home. >> he arranged it with the lacy fire department, who hooked him up with a santa suit. >> i bet that flying from afghanistan, knowing he was going to get to see his family and hug them -- >> it's a very good christmas gift if you ask me. >> yes, it is. >> it that time of the year where people start heading out to do some back country skiing. i have a video to serve as a reminder that it can be quite dangerous and that you have to remember to stay safe. this video was shot back in april right