an afternoon wherein we meet blitzen.

One of our Christmas adventures this year, was to visit a Christmas past.  So one Friday afternoon we decided to check out the Dickens Festival.  I was feeling a wee bit grouchy when I walked in and realized we had just spent $32 to walk through a big craft show.  (And it was no piper & chloe I tell ya.)

But after I stumbled upon everyone (elle & marm both forgot their phones. naughty.) and ate a giant scone :), my spirits improved dramatically.  The kids had so much fun trying out all the toy wooden guns, going on an old fashioned carriage ride, sitting on Santa's lap and looking at Blitzen.  


 

And yes, we are quite positive that this particular reindeer is indeed Blitzen, because as we were discussing Santa's reindeer, he turned and stared us down every time we said Blitzen.  For reals.

 


The best thing about this time of year is going on all these fun outings with my family.  Just look at all those cute little munchkins!  

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