I’ve lost track of exactly how many years it’s been, but once again we ventured to the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s annual holiday lights experience with the Francos (this year minus an ailing Isabella, sadly). It never disappoints - even if the majority of our crew was unimpressed with the special glasses that “enhanced” the view. Each year the garden adds more lights, and it’s always breathtaking.
We lucked out, too, as a rainy afternoon face way to a cool but pleasant evening. Laura was instantly smitten by the light-up necklace she saw on others and happily forked over some of her allowance for one. I feared it would quickly break, but she’s turning out to get her money’s worth, as evidenced by her ensemble the following day (complete with bed head):
It was a fun evening that reinforces how we are surrounded by light and love.
We were treated to a snowy surprise yesterday, with a significant snowfall that led to a bit of a hectic dismissal from school and work, but overall went much more smoothly than the Snowpocalypse of 2014. 
Given the soaring ceilings in our house, I have been hankering for a *really* tall tree for years. Tim has resisted, fearing a standard tree stand would not be up to the task. This year, though, a lovely tree both tall in stature and slim in width satisfied us both!
