Saturday, December 3, 2011

Christmas Lights and Santa's Workshop

Tonight, we had plans to go to the Fantasy of Lights. Macie and Gavin love to see Christmas lights as we drive home. They each want a "turn" to have the lights on their side. We told them that we would go to a place where there would be lots of lights. Macie kept saying, "on both sides". The kids were a bit tired, but loved the lights. When we got there, the guy gave us two small candy canes for them. That was all Macie could think about. Brian didn't realize that I wanted him to bring the bag, so we didn't have any wipes with us. We originally told Macie she would have to wait.
After we left the Fantasy of Lights, we headed out to the 4H Fairgrounds. They also have a light display and it is free. You can leave donations if you want, but don't have to. Macie bugged us so much about the candy cane that we decided why not. Before going through the lights, we pulled over and gave it to them. On the way there, they were falling asleep and the candy cane was just enough to give them a boost! As we were pulling in, a man asked us if we were going to Santa's Workshop. We hadn't planned on it and in fact, didn't even know it was there. The kids and I were in pjs/comfy clothes. As we were driving by it, Brian and I debated back and forth when Macie asked, "What's that? Can we go in there?" We gave in. I had to pee and the kids looked cute in their pjs. As we were getting closer to the door, Macie started freaking out saying that she didn't want to sit on Santa's lap. We never told her that she had to. We convinced her that it would be fun. Once we were inside, she didn't want to leave! The kids got to see Santa. Both kids were hesitant at first, but Gavin walked up to him and hugged him. He was happy to get another candy cane. Macie talked to him from Daddy's arms and quickly walked up for the candy cane but ran away before I could get a picture. Macie and Gavin loved looking at each display. There were Santa's reindeer, elves making toys, and Mrs. Claus was outside. As we were leaving, Macie walked up to Santa and waved by to him. She would't leave until he heard her and waved back. It was so sweet! I'm so glad that we were able to go in. We will definitely go back next year!

All set ready to go! Macie knew Rapunzel would enjoy the lights too!


My social guy



Checking out the reindeer

As you can see, Gavin is thrilled by the candy cane and Macie is highly disturbed by the fact that hers is broken!



There was a train up above...Gavin was in awe!

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