It's hard to believe that all that comes with Christmas holidays is
coming to an end once more . . .
not just the exchange of gifts and long-awaited family dinner,
but the breakfasts, snacks and lunches along the way . . .
reading through piles of story books,
kids using TV trays to turn the basement into pretend school classrooms,
playing restaurant under the stairs
or dressing up in old tickle trunk clothing . . .
all so much more fun when cousins come to visit.
A spontaneous family lunch, a girls' movie morning
and listening to the kids playing happily, were some of my favorite moments . . .
not necessarily caught on camera.
The day after Christmas, after a lazy morning, we headed out to Stanwood, WA for dinner and on to the light display at Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center.
I realize this is a way for the camp to raise money, and what a great way to do so!
The light displays were simply amazing!
We had a hard time taking in all of it, while the kids loved running ahead.
Light Tunnels . . .
and light mazes that looked like lit up raspberry fields . . .
they loved running through them!
A Polar Express window view and caboose to play on . . .
a cabin photo shoot, a petting zoo and pony rides
kept our five smiling!
While Everly kept snug as a bug in her stroller.
The atmosphere on this beautiful night was one of rejoicing . . .
and peace on earth
goodwill toward all!
8 comments:
I've heard so much about warm beach and have never gone there. This will have to be on the bucket list for next year. Thanks for posting a fun family time. Happy New Year to you and your family. irene k
One of these years we'll have to head up to Warm Beach to see the lights! Lovely photos!
Beautiful!! What a great outing with your family - your pictures are just fabulous Anneliese.
Warm wishes for a most Happy New Year to you all!
So beautiful! So worth the drive out there. It looks like a good time was had by all...including the 'snug as a bug in a rug' wee one!
What a pretty display. So ends another Christmas filled with memories made with friends/family. We are so blessed!
Wow - all those lights are simply stunning.... what wonderful memories with your family! wishing you a happy new year!
Next year I want to take this in. We've heard so much about it and now we can see what it is all about.. thanks to you.
I wish I lived close to this exceptional light display. What a fun and memorable way to celebrate the holidays together as a family. I like seeing the sparkle in the eyes of the little ones. It looked magical to me. Thanks so much for sharing it.
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