We got our tree a little late this year… but not as bad as other years when it seems we were out a few days before Christmas. We took it easy this time and just headed to the local town courts where the Lions Club was selling trees. It was *freezing* and we were the only ones there, so the two guys were jumping through hoops to sell us a tree. Which was even more funny because the first tree they showed us we liked, and then ended up getting after seeing them all… at least we all got some…

Here’s the second part of the Tree Lighting… starting with once we FINALLY got inside. It was cold out, and Arin was heavy! Thank goodness we convinced my Dad to come, he took over Bobo-lugging duty.Julie showed up and her and Mom snuck in to the Santa room… without waiting in line.And here is THE Santa picture… not that great because Julie took it, and just one! The only other one shows … well let’s just say I don’t think Santa was wearing any undergarments and it is very apparent in the other shot. So here is the shot of…

Last Friday night was the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at our local library. This was Arin’s THIRD year going… I can’t believe it! I am going to try to find pics from when he was a baby and we went so I can make a comparison of all three times. The only bad part was that this year the fire truck that Santa arrives in LEFT before Arin had a chance to get on and play… that was pretty disappointing. Last year it stayed the whole time and the kids could get up in it and explore right until…