This year we had the opportunity to head downtown for the annual State Capitol tree lighting. We probably wouldn't have thought twice about it, but my dad was helping a gentleman bring his reindeer and said that we should come along. With Cole's adoration of Christmas trees, and the promise of good weather, we agreed :)
On Monday evening, we drove to the Capitol building, parked, and made it in time to hear the Kids Rock band play/sing, hear a speech from Governor Bredesen, and let Cole pat Santa's reindeer before they flipped the switch for the tree. Hot cider and cookies were also available which added such a 'cozy' feeling to the evening.
Governor Bredesen had asked all the kids to come up front and help him count down to the lighting so Michael took Cole. It was so cute listening to him count 10-9-8, etc...but instead of shouting 'Happy Holidays' at the end (as instructed by the Governor), Cole yelled out 'Blast Off!'. HA!!
We had such a fun night (I even hear I made it on the news!) and hope to go again next year.
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