I’m attempting to do something Christmas-y every day until Christmas. It is harder than I thought it would be, especially since I’ve been sick the past few days. Honestly, I also think this wasn’t the best plan simply because it can put a little extra pressure on me to come up with something every day. But then, I come up with so much Christmas stuff to do anyhow I do it to myself and poorly prioritize.
Day 1 – Canes and Cocoa
Cherokee Parks does an event called Canes and Cocoa where the kids come and have an Easter egg-type candy grab. This is the second year we’ve done it, along with the Boltons. Bags filled, we then all had hot chocolate and cookies, plus a chat with Santa.
Day 2 – Botanical Gardens Lights
I so love Christmas lights and the Botanical Gardens has the best I’ve ever seen! Also our second year doing this, but I had the time to see and do more this year than last: the greenhouse that was like a fairy jungle (Lucas was kinda scared of this since it was so dark), the bridge walk through the trees (we were on the bridge over the road and i pointed Lucas back up behind us where you could see all the lights going up the hill and his comment?, “look at all the cars!”), and make s’mores. Of course Lucas was most interested in the trains and ran around all the different tracks with glee.
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Ryan loooooved the greenhouse and kept trying to find the crickets, also was more interested in cars than lights on the bridge, and loved the trains. I also find it interesting that you photographed my two favorite trees! (the purple/green light tree and the purple cherry tree thing) I think Ryan’s favorite part was the musical orbs….he lives for musical decorations. Who all went? Did you take Lucas to see the musical light house near me yet?