The family went out on a fun trip to get in the Christmas spirit this last weekend. Our first stop was a trip to visit Santa. The kids weren't exactly thrilled to go and see him. I am sad to say that I think my kids are past the believing in Santa at our house. It makes me sad. The big kids begrudgingly went up and got their photo taken with Santa. When Ella was done she said she didn't think that it was Santa just someone dressed up as him. I am not excited for this phase in our lives to be over.
After Santa we went on a horse drawn carriage ride. It was quite the experience. We didn't get to sit by each other at all. Nichole sat in the very back. Natalie and Ella sat one row in front of her. Tyler sat one row in front of those two and Nate and I were up front with the driver. Everyone got a blanket to lay across their laps except for Nate and I. It was really quite cold that day. I was very thankful for the layers that I was wearing.
After the horse ride we went to see the Reindeer which are Caribou when they are wild. Their fur is very, very thick. I stuck my fingers in there and they probably went down 2 or 3 inches without even touching the reindeer's skin. Talk about warm winter coat.
After our visit with the deer we went to see a Nativity exhibit that was set up at the LDS church in Palmer. Each room had a theme to it with Nativities that went along with that theme. It was decorated from floor to ceiling. It was a really neat way to display the Nativities.
It was a great way to end our Christmas excursion and an even better way to start off our Christmas season!
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