Caleb and Kendall are so excited about the holidays. We put out our decorations. These include a Hanukkah Bush. Okay, it is really a 9+ foot tree as everyone is quick to tell me, but it is decorated in silver and blue with lots of snowmen, dreidels, and menorahs. We put all of our Hanukkah presents underneath it. I wrapped the presents ahead of time, but the kids helped me add ribbons and bows. I have to say it looks pretty nice!
Caleb also wrote his first letter to Santa. We celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah to teach our kids about both my husband's traditions and mine. So, my kids are all about Santa this year. Caleb asked for just one thing...a magic wand that will change people into animals. Haha. He might be a tad bit disappointed on this request. I was so proud of Caleb that he actually wrote the letter. He did this on his own, without it being requested of him. He grabbed a piece of paper, decided on a sentence, drew the lines, and wrote. He did ask for help with the spelling. I was so excited a few months ago when we wrote mom. I am so proud of his progress and hard work!
Tonight we went and looked at a few of the bigger light displays in our area. Last year we waited until the week before Christmas, and we waited in line for over an hour to see the house pictured below. This worked out MUCH better We only waited in line for about 15 minutes. The kids had fallen asleep on the ride over. Caleb woke up and was wide eyed when he saw the lights! Kendall slept through most of it. She woke up and watched about 5 minutes before we left though. She was a sleepy girl!
This house is amazing. It has over 200,000 lights and a few lasers as well. The lights are choreographed to songs that are broadcast on the radio. I would guess there are 15-20 songs. We stayed for about 7 or so.
We are so lucky to have this amazing house nearby. I am also VERY thankful that I do not live on their street! What a fun time of year.
Caleb and Kendall are so excited about the holidays. We put out our decorations. These include a Hanukkah Bush. Okay, it is really a 9+ foot tree as everyone is quick to tell me, but it is decorated in silver and blue with lots of snowmen, dreidels, and menorahs. We put all of our Hanukkah presents underneath it. I wrapped the presents ahead of time, but the kids helped me add ribbons and bows. I have to say it looks pretty nice!
Caleb also wrote his first letter to Santa. We celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah to teach our kids about both my husband's traditions and mine. So, my kids are all about Santa this year. Caleb asked for just one thing...a magic wand that will change people into animals. Haha. He might be a tad bit disappointed on this request. I was so proud of Caleb that he actually wrote the letter. He did this on his own, without it being requested of him. He grabbed a piece of paper, decided on a sentence, drew the lines, and wrote. He did ask for help with the spelling. I was so excited a few months ago when we wrote mom. I am so proud of his progress and hard work!
Tonight we went and looked at a few of the bigger light displays in our area. Last year we waited until the week before Christmas, and we waited in line for over an hour to see the house pictured below. This worked out MUCH better We only waited in line for about 15 minutes. The kids had fallen asleep on the ride over. Caleb woke up and was wide eyed when he saw the lights! Kendall slept through most of it. She woke up and watched about 5 minutes before we left though. She was a sleepy girl!
This house is amazing. It has over 200,000 lights and a few lasers as well. The lights are choreographed to songs that are broadcast on the radio. I would guess there are 15-20 songs. We stayed for about 7 or so.
We are so lucky to have this amazing house nearby. I am also VERY thankful that I do not live on their street! What a fun time of year.
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