Festival of Trees

Day 2: Festival of Trees

Tayler and Rylee performed at the festival of Tree's today so we decided to make a day of it.. which isn't hard, because that place is HUGE.

Last night was the dress rehearsal for today's recital.  Rylee's friend Ashley and Tayler's friend Jessica are also in the same dance classes.  We love the B* family!  They have so much fun together.

 Rylee and Ashley

 Tayler and Jessica

 At the Festival of Trees- ready to go backstage

They both did such a good job on their dances.  I didn't get any great pictures while they were on stage, but we got some video. I love watching them perform.  Sean came from work & met us there, but he could only stay to watch their performances and then had to get back to work.  He did bring them both roses again.  What a guy!  Afterwards, we changed clothes and went and walked around to look at all of the beautiful trees that were set up.  There were so many gorgeous trees and when you stop and read the stories and see the pictures of the little children/babies attached to the trees you can't help but tear up a little bit.  I can't imagine losing a child or seeing your child suffer because they are so sick. 

 Jayson loved this Toy Story tree. He begged me to take his picture in front of it.

 After we walked around and saw most of the trees, we ate lunch and then found the kids corner.  Jayson went for the fishing booth, while Tayler & Rylee got their fingernails painted.

This is what Jackson thought about the whole thing.  I guess all the beautiful white lights and soft Christmas music lulled him right to sleep. 

Before we left the kids area, my kids had to do the bubble maker.  They stood in the middle of the bubble and were suppose to blow.  Pretty cool, I think!

We had a great day together.  My kids didn't go to school this morning since we had to be done to the Expo Center by noon.  We had fun just hanging out with no plans.  I can't wait until they are off for 2 1/2 weeks for Christmas.