Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Chirstmas

It is beginnning to feel a lot like Christmas. We went in high gear all weekend long and did bunches of new things. Friday we picked D up from work and went to Zoolights at the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma. It was a nice night for it (not too cool, not raining) and we all enjoyed the walk and seeing the lights. The kids loved the adventure of walking the zoo in the dark and I was a kid again seeing all that they did with the lights. Several displays showed lights in motion to make a scene like an eagle swooping down to catch a salmon from the water and a beaver chopping down a tree (we thought of you Dad). Here are all the pics from zoolights; I tried my best with night pics, but no matter how terrific the camera some shots take more skill than I have.

Saturday the kids woke up to find St. Nicholas had visited. They each received a few books, some candy and crafts along with a new cereal bowl and cup. Saturday night was time for the town's tree lighting down in the harbor. The boys got to pet a reindeer (guess who wanted to go back over and over) Santa arrived on a fire truck (no nervous breakdowns from E-- we are making progress) and E and G both talked to Santa to tell him what they wanted for Christmas. I love the picture of them holding their candy canes after to talking to Santa--- there is a look of complete joy on their faces.

Sunday after church their was a special celebration for St. Nicholas day since our church is named for him. Finally our weekend slowed down Sunday afternoon with the kids napping and playing outside and we ended the weekend with 'make your own pizza night' (aka use up the leftover bread, spaghetti sauce and odds and ends in the fridge night). It was a beautiful weekend! Wish you all could have been here to enjoy it with us.

Ending with a pic of the harbor Christmas tree.

love and hugs,B