Nature in Lights

 

 

 

 

Tonight we went to BLORA to see Nature in Lights. Our friends the Henkes invited us to come along with them since I am not so savvy in the wherabouts of such light displays, etc, in this area. We met at Ft Hood for a bite to eat and then headed toward BLORA (Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area, for those of you not in these parts) to see their light display. They charge 5 dollars per car at the gate and then you drive through the "park" and see all the wonderful lights. Toward the end there is a "Santa Village" where you can stop for a visit with Santa and cocoa. We didn't get in line to see Santa, but we did enjoy some cocoa made by our friends. They also shared white chocolate covered pretzel rods. Delicious! Ian had such a great time! He would point out each time he saw Santa or a reindeer doing something in the lights. It really is pretty neat and well worth the drive. Thanks again to the Henkes for helping me to navigate my way out to BLORA. I probably couldn't find it again if I had to! :)

Advent Calendar

  

Ian has been thrilled with our Advent Calendar this year and I think it's pretty darn cool, too. It's a LEGO calendar and each day you open a window to find a unique winter creation that has unique Lego pieces that you can't find in a regular set. Ian and I work hard at putting our little creations together. So far our favorite is the snowman. Today we made a holiday lamp post. Anyway, if you are looking for a neat Advent calendar, I recommend this one. They sell out quickly so you generally have to buy them when they first come out, but they are well worth the price for the joy and entertainment value. We anticipate our little Lego building session each morning!

Happy Holidays!