Sleigh Ride...

We had a Neighborhood Sleigh Ride this past Thursday which was an absolute blast! Our neighbors are awesome. There are several ladies that have been very active in organizing activities for the neighborhood (they started an Annual Summer Block Party 2 years ago that is a ton of fun) and they got the idea to do a sleigh ride for the kids before Christmas. It is actually not the "neighborhood" but the houses on the couple of blocks closest to us. The best part is that there are TONS of kids just in those houses, I bet there was 30 kids there running around (and a couple bundled tightly and held that can't walk yet). There are a couple of little girls Audrey's age which is great, and there are 2 other women pregnant right now so

there is another wave coming (we have some catching up to do, most families have 3+!).

We all met at one of the families house and had pizza and hot chocolate before heading out to the cold. Then we headed out and went in groups on the sleigh ride. As you can see in the pictures, it wasn't a real sleigh, but kind of a wagon on wheels. It was drawn by 2 horses, which were absolutely gorgeous. Audrey wasn't so sure about them of course, but they were big. We went around a good loop in the neighborhood and the kids sang Christmas carols (we are in need of song booklets next year so us adults can know the words!), a ton of fun. It was fairly cold out, which didn't seem to bother the kids (or the adults who were enjoying their beverages around the fire), but I was not thrilled it about as Audrey for some reason will not wear her hat or mittens. So she ran around without them (yes, I guess I am that mom) and didn't seem to mind, though her hands were bright red by the end of the night, and yes, then it was time to go home.

Thanks to the Lannon's for hosting this event at their house and to Geralyn and Mary Ann for organizing! We can't wait for next year!