Getting in the Holiday Spirit

It was so fun to watch Claire be so excited for Christmas - picture Buddy the Elf when he finds out Santa is visiting Gimbles (SANTA!!!) and that is the energy level Claire has every time we see Christmas lights. And I mean every time. She calls them Santa lights - bows on presents are Santa Flowers, and she does recognize Baby Jesus too, lest you think all we talk about is Santa. Here she is helping Matt put up our Christmas tree - the first year I have every had a fake tree in my life! We bought it last year to use on the years we go to my parent's for Christmas, and I have to admit it was way easier than a real tree.

We also went to a place called The Magical Forest, a winter wonderland that has trees and displays sponsored by local businesses. Matt's brother Aaron got us free tickets so we all went together. It is more magical for kids I think, and Claire had a great time running through the seven levels of the candy cane forest, talking to polar bears and seeing a ton of Santa Clauses. She was more fun to watch than the exhibits!