Live Holiday Inspired Windows

We visited a nearby city where they had live holiday inspired windows and Christmas music playing. The uncommonly cold weather continues here. It hasn't rained for almost a week and clear skies have contributed to this cold weather. We made sure to dress warm and we set off to walk around this cute downtown area.

The first holiday window we came upon to had Santa sitting on a chair and a young girl standing next to him looking at him. At first we thought that Santa was fake but we could see that the girl was real because she moved. Sydna then told me that Santa was also real so I went back to take a second look and sure enough I saw him move a little. They were good! I forgot to take a picture of him though, Chucks!!

We continued to walk and checked out some vintage shops. Saw lots of cute things.
The next holiday window was of Scrooge. We love A Christmas Carol so seeing Scrooge was cool. He was also pretty impressive. How can they stay in one position for so long. I would totally mess things up because I sometimes have to scratch my head or cheek or get something in my eye. Lol. Riley just stared at him ... probably wondering if he was real or not.

The last holiday window we saw was Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. The babe was a doll. Can you imagine if they had a real baby? Lol. When Riley saw them he said, "aw, look, there's baby Jesus". So happy he knows who they are.

We had to go to a store in Tacoma and after we stopped along the water to let Riley play for a bit. He wanted to throw rocks in the water. It was windy so that made the cold wind feel more frigid. It was cold!

This is cute! Thank goodness for good daddies that like to pretend play.

We made it to church this past Sunday. Riley didn't want to leave Sunday school. I believe I've mentioned a little girl named Gracie before that is in the same class as Riley. Well, they're like frenemies. Sometimes they play nicely together other times Gracie is a little bully. She's even pinched Riley a few times before and this is partly why we're not regulars at church. We've expressed our concerns to the class leader but I guess sometimes people tend to overlook things. Still bothers me though.
I guess this time Gracie was being nice and so Riley wanted to keep playing with her. I think he thinks that the other kids stay at church all day. I have to remind him that they don't. That all the little kids go back home. He was a bit insufferable for a while.

On the rare occasion I let Sydna bring Libby along when we have to make a quick stop to the grocery store but I really prefer not to have her because I'm allergic to cats and any fur that happens to fly around will definitely make me sneeze. That's why Libby is all wrapped up in Sydna's blanket so her dander wouldn't get all over my truck.
By the look on her face you can see that she's not at all used to being in a car. She lets out that annoying deep ugly meow. We have to constantly talk to her so she can feel comforted.

Sunday night my sister facetimed with the kids. My dad was there and was talking with Riley. Funny to see dad using face-time because my parents are so not into modern technology. lol.

Looking forward to our Thanksgiving feast next week. 

Yum!! Can hardly wait.