On November 21st some friends of ours invited Brian and I to go with them to the Silver Bells in the city in downtown Lansing. They had a parade, lit up the state Christmas tree, and then had fireworks at the State Capital Building. We had such a fun night with our friends Ashley, Romney, and their little girl Ainsley.
Here is a picture of our friends. We were all bundled up for the cold night.
Here are some of the pictures from the parade. Brian liked the Army trucks the best, but I liked the train.
Ainsley was really cute all night. She kept reaching out her hand to hold mine throughout the night, and then when we went to our friends house afterward to warm up with wassail and some treats, and play a game, she wanted me to hold her. Her parents said that I am one of the only people they have seen her want to be held by. I found a new friend.
After Ainsley went to sleep Brian and I were introduced to a new game. The game is called Ticket to Ride, and we loved playing it with them. Someday we will need to get our own.
This is a video of the lighting of the states Christmas Tree.
Here is a video of the fireworks.
