That Time of Year!

Every year about this time Downtown Caldwell does their annual tree lighting. They also light up the Indian Creak area. This year it rained and snowed all day. However it managed to stop about an hour before we left. I loaded and bundled the kids up and we headed downtown in 32 degree weather!Being pregnant I do not have a winter coat that will zip up over the bump. And I am not about to spend a load on one so I can wear it for 5 weeks! To say the least I was pretty cold!

They always have a "Thomas the Train" ride for the kids and it's all decorated with lights. I think we waited 20 minutes for a ride that lasted about 45 seconds! Then we headed over to see the Big Man! That line was only about 10 minutes. As we approached Zachary noticed Mrs. Clause and stated, "Oh, there's Mrs. Clause, she's pretty!" It was cold but it was fun. We've gone the last 3 years and the kids look forward to it every year!

We parked near the fire station, and they had a truck decorated with lights and a tree. The Firemen were also handing out hats and stickers! Zachary couldn't miss the picture opportunity!!

All along the water there are these light up figures and music playing. Everything is LED so it's really bright and fun to look at!

And here they are with Santa and the Mrs. The kids were upset that Santa didn't ask them the usual question. "Have you been good?" "What do you want this year." So I told them that this was just one of Santa's helpers and the real one would come a little closer to Christmas. Good thing they bought the story!!

We hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving Weekend!!