Friday, December 17, 2010

Downtown Christmas

This morning the kids and I met my brother, sister and my nephew and niece (Isaac, 4 and Dahlia, 1) downtown for some Christmas cheer. We grew up on an island, two hours from the city, so it was always a BIG deal when we went downtown for Christmas each year and was always an all day affair. Since we live 10 minutes from the city center, we are there often, but it's always so much more fun at Christmas time!

today turned out to be gorgeous. The rainbow in the fountain was incredible.

The indoor train track is so fun for the boys. Usually they get to go up with the conductor and 'drive" the train too.

When the train started moving, the boys were giddy.

Bereket used to be terrified of my brother who is a towering 6'3". It is awesome to see her with him now. Still she was still and silent. Taking it all in.
Daliah was delighted.

What are those crazy moving pieces of metal at the mall kiosk?

What is it with kids and escalators. What a rush!

The carousel!


This train is so fun because the kids (or adults) can control it by putting their hands on the mittens on the window.


Happy times--missed Mark though! (and you too, Mom)


The kids had so much fun. Riding the train was definitely the highlight. We didn't have time to visit Santa this time, so we may have to go back before Christmas!

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3 comments:

Kristin @ Intrepid Murmurings said...

Oh, looks so fun! So glad you had great weather for it, too! I am hoping we can squeeze this in this week (Lonnie is off work, thankfully!) but I have to get these kids healthy enough first!!!

Anonymous said...

Super fun Christmas adventure!! ; )

xoxo
H

apriljahns said...

Downtown is magical for Christmas. I love taking the boys down there. Do you ever go see the gingerbread houses at the Sheraton? They are unbelievable.