Murphy Christmas Festival

Last night was the Murphy Christmas Festival.  Since it was nice weather and we love any fun community get together, we decided to go. 

The first attraction was the reindeer.  Two really cool reindeer.

I'm pretty sure that this was Prancer.



Then we thought we'd see what we look like as snowmen. 



Then we wrote a letter to Santa Claus.  It was the very last one they had, though, so Jackson and Maddie had to share.  We're pretty sure that Santa won't mind!  They both asked for new bicycles this year--Maddie wants a Princess one and Jackson wants a Batman one.  Let's hope that Santa can come through!

We asked Gigi to come along with us and she agreed, even though it was last minute.  We're so glad she did, though.

After we wrote our letter to Santa, it was almost time for the fireworks show to begin.  We found us a good spot on the lawn and got ready.

While we were talking about the fireworks, Maddie told Jackson that she might be scared.  He put his arm around her and said, "I'll take care of you, Maddie."  He's still sweet when he wants to be.

Afew seconds later the show began with a bang!  Since this tree was in our way, though, we quickly found another spot.

The show was great!  And very loud!  It was the closest that I have ever been to a fireworks show and I was afraid that Lila was going to be scared.  She loved watching it, though, and so did the rest of us.  What a fun way to kick off the holiday season!