Friday night was actually planned - we went to Garvan Gardens with friends to see the lights which is always a holiday favorite for our family.
(Past years: {2017} {2016} {2015} {2014} {2013} {2012} {2011})
The weather was looking dicey, so we switched up our normal plan of dinner first to try to maximize the best possible weather. This meant we got to the gardens around 5:20 with NO line and no people. I know the rain played a part, but we'll always go on the early end from now on. It was so nice to not battle the crowds and the rain was barely there til the end. Totally worth it. The lights are SO beautiful, and they add things every year. We loved our Purple Cow dinner afterwards as well.
On Saturday morning, the girls went and rang the Salvation Army bell with Grandma and Grandpa!
Saturday evening took us to a church Christmas experience where one of our CFA directors plays the drums. The Frozen characters were there, and Violet was so excited to meet them.. . . until she wasn't.
Today, we were supposed to have our Christmas staff party, but the weather was SO unpredictable that we moved it to January. It turned out to be a cold but lovely day, and we managed a holiday tour of downtown that was actually so fun. It helps a lot when your children mostly cooperate, which ours did. We started with lunch at Flying Fish.
We went to the State Capitol to see the Gingerbread competition and holiday decor.
After that, we saw other fun things downtown, including the gorgeous tree at the Capital Hotel and Santa and Mrs. Claus who happened to be there.
It was all SO festive and fun, and I'm so thankful for these sweet moments in the midst of everything else. We rounded it all out by celebrating the second Sunday of Advent as we wait for Christ's arrival.
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