After Thanksgiving, we have a tradition of attending the Festival of Trees in Rochester. We enjoy looking at all the trees, eating Christmas cookies, and drinking hot chocolate or apple cider. Plus, it gets us in the Christmas spirit! This year, we went on Gingerbread Decorating Day, so Amaya was able to participate in a few new activities.
Amaya's first taste of a Christmas cookie is pretty good! Although, the hot chocolate was "too hot." (She likes it lukewarm!)
Next, Amaya wanted to listen to a story from a lady dressed up as Mrs. Claus.
Then, Amaya spotted the Gingerbread decorating table.
"Hmm... I think it needs more sprinkles."
The end result!
Steve's favorite tree was the "Scrabble Tree."
Amaya liked the "Purple Tree."
My favorite was the "Ice Cream Tree."
After looking at all the trees, Amaya made a Gingerbread ornament.
Finished!
The last craft station was a huge mural that the kids could color.
After the Festival of the Trees, we picked up the "Big Red Pick-Up Truck" from Grandpa Lowell and picked out our Christmas tree at Jim Whiting's. Stay tuned for pictures of our HUGE tree!
Next, Amaya wanted to listen to a story from a lady dressed up as Mrs. Claus.
Then, Amaya spotted the Gingerbread decorating table.
"Hmm... I think it needs more sprinkles."
The end result!
Steve's favorite tree was the "Scrabble Tree."
Amaya liked the "Purple Tree."
My favorite was the "Ice Cream Tree."
After looking at all the trees, Amaya made a Gingerbread ornament.
Finished!
The last craft station was a huge mural that the kids could color.
After the Festival of the Trees, we picked up the "Big Red Pick-Up Truck" from Grandpa Lowell and picked out our Christmas tree at Jim Whiting's. Stay tuned for pictures of our HUGE tree!