Magical Moments

Saturday was truly a Magical day! It began with waking up to a major snow storm. The earth was covered. Jonathan-Noah played outside all morning long with friends. The whole neighborhood was out and about with snow blowers blowing, I love that sound, 4 wheelers children pulling and dads rides giving. They had so much fun and were laughing hard with their rosy cheeks. Mike-Seth-Sam-Joe went with the young men to collect food from neighbors to donate to the Food Bank. Seth-Sam then left with friends for a beautiful day of skiing. Jonathan-Noah made the cutest snowmen out of pop to give to their friends to spread some Christmas Cheer. We then went to the Institutes's Christmas Program which was really nice! They always do such a good job! We love to watch the dancing and hear the singing. Their program really helps us feel the Christmas Spirit. We went to the fabric store where the boys picked out their favorite fleece to make a blanket, with money they earned, to donate to children. Jonathan-Noah each wanted one for themselves so badly but Mike-I really tried to help them see this time wasn't for them, this time was to give! Hopefully they learned! We had dinner on 25th Street at a Greek restaurant. Mike loves Greek food and wanted to introduce the boys, the introduction was successful. They loved eating the meat right of the skewer. As we were chatting around the table we looked out the candle lit windows to see a darling miniature train coming down the street with passengers. Snow was flurrying around the scene and it was truly a "Magical Moment." We walked around 25th Street and drank in all the Christmas Sights. The shops were decorated so festive and fancy, it felt nostalgic and Christmassy like when I was a child. We walked over to the City Park that is decorated so cute with miniature houses all dressed up duplicating the original buildings in the city. It's such a cute idea and the kids love it! We even got to ride the train "Jupiter." We waited in line a little too long in the freezing weather and Mike-I were ready to bail but the boys pressed on! They were right to make us wait, it was wonderful! The conductor asked Joseph-Jonathan-Noah to sit up front with him where they got to ring the bell over and over, shout out "All Aboard" and even steer! They had a blast! Noah was so excited he could hardly contain himself! The ride took us around the park and down Historical 25th Street to the Union Station and back again to the park. The bell rang constantly, "All Aboard" was shouted more than needed and the boys smiles were HUGE!! Well worth the freezing wait! Back home for hot chocolate and a movie under my electric blanket all cozied up together on our bed. Seth-Sam had friends over to make cookies and hang out downstairs. It truly was a Magical Christmas Memory we shall all keep in our hearts for a very long time! Love Allyson