First Night

First Night is fast becoming a tradition in our family. This is our third year, at least. There was just so much to see and do so this is only a small portion.

We got to see Indian dancers. The kids were all fascinated.

James danced along.


We made awesome hats out of paper grocery sacks. Joseph used pirate stickers while Elena tended toward garden denizens.


There were Japanese drummers, too. James could barely take his eyes off them. We had the chance to try them out, but passed (though we did watch close up).


We also saw a fire-tornado, a house that blew smoke-filled bubbles, a clown dressed all in burnt orange and white, bagpipers, and part of the parade. We didn't stay as late as usual, though, because it was getting cold and the wind was blowing pretty hard. All in all, it was a good evening.

It's been a good year and the Lord has greatly blessed us. I hope you have felt His love, as well.