lights of the season

Temple Square

Saturday after Thanksgiving we bundled the kiddos and with hot cocoa in tow headed downtown to kick of the Christmas Season.   The kids loved the refuge in the basement of the visitor's center (Rowan was especially wild, she freaks me out in a crowd...fast and cute a dangerous combo).  We rode trax, saw good friends from California (Corene, Rick, Athen, and Crew)  and toured the Grand America window display with them.  It was the highlight of the night to unexpectedly run into and catch up with good friends (even with the mayhem of my munchkins).

Zoolights
I bought a groupon to Zoolights. In the fine print I found out it was only good for a few days in early December.  Of course those were the coldest days of the season.  So yes, with a balmy 19 degrees not including wind chill I took my 6 wk old, and the rest of the crew to enjoy the magic of Christmas with the animals.  Well, 90% of the animals were no where to be found due to the extreme temperatures.  We sought shelter in the reptile house were we got warm and saw a few creature friends.  It actually was fun.  Josh threw down for a carousel ride which was the highlight of the night for the kids.  Amazingly everyone survived without getting sick but I don't know if it will make the cut to be a tradition.

Santa and Lights at Thanksgiving Point

We went with our good friends the Wests to see Santa at Thanksgiving Point.  The line took over an hour.  The kids were in good spirits the majority of the time.  However, when it came to picture time, this is what we ended up with...

waiting with hailey...before the tears

I think the only thing that tops it is that Josh thought it was so funny he sent it out to 600 past clients and I'm not even kidding.  I only found out because I was at Lissy's when she recieved one, love you dear,  next time that might be one to run by me ;).