Sorry, I could probably find a way to say that in a more refined manner. Haha! Nonetheless, it is true. Tonight was our community's holiday kick-off with open houses for all the merchants in town, bell choirs, HS band tooting Christmas carols, Santa Claus visited (though, we aren't into the st. nick thing) and the big tree was lit (which was the main reason I had for going). And it was windy and freezing! It was fun to say hi to a bunch of friends I hadn't seen for a while. But, I forgot mittens for Ash and Britt kept kicking off her socks, so we were all pretty done after 45 minutes. Hubster was a trooper, despite not dressing for the weather (he met us in town since he was coming from work). What did your town/city do to herald the Christmas season? Did you participate? Why or why not?
Ash, telling me she wants out of the stroller.
Flower Child.
Showing off the cute beanie my maternal grandmother sent her.
Britt received two.
Thanks Grandma!
Poor Britt. She was grumpy starting out because she and I had a knock-down, drag-out fight over her wearing her hat. She screamed at the top of her lungs for a good 10 minutes. I'm learning to pick my battles with her, but this was one argument I was determined to win! And I did. And she sulked for a bit. Then Daddy showed up and carried her around so she perked up.
I totally forgot to take a picture of the ginormous lit tree, but here's one of a fire engine all decked out.
