You're gonna love this story.

It will definitely make you smile and may even bring a tear to your eye. I love stories like this.

An Army dad is home in West Michigan for the holidays, and surprised his 4-year old daughter at Rivertown Crossings in Grandville.

The father, U.S. Army Sgt. Bernard Quakenbush, has been serving in South Korea for nine months and returned to Michigan earlier this week.  He wanted to surprise his daughter, so he traded places with Santa!

You can see the entire story from FOX17 or watch the video right here.

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