Lights

For years I have wanted to go to the tree lighting ceremony at Draper Park.  This year the stars aligned, I threw dinner in the oven, filled the kid’s coat pockets with hand warmers and we headed out!  

It was short and sweet and so fun!

There was hot chocolate, cookies, and free pony rides. 

What could be better?

We ran into a couple young women from our neighborhood who were there volunteering for the Draper Youth council. Such awesome girls!

At first glance, I didn’t think much of these pictures since the lighting was tricky. But after closer inspection, I am in love with these pictures. I love all the colors of the lights surrounding my kids' faces that are in turn exuding their own beautiful lights!  It was such a fun, simple night.  We weren’t there more than 30 minutes but it was full of Christmas magic and joy and you can’t beat that!

We are at such a fun stage in our family.  While I miss and will always miss the baby phase... it’s pretty amazing to quick hop in the car and go to an event like this without a diaper bag, stroller, or potty breaks!  We missed Jack who was running the scoreboard at the middle school basketball game.  But I’m glad to know we have a solid four years before he leaves the nest.