Thursday, December 24, 2009

Christmas Eve Activities

Mick and Chris have traveled out to Whitefish to celebrate Christmas with us. We're so lucky! Last night the adults went out to dinner and then went to the bar to visit and listen to music. Today there were lots of fun activities! Mick, Chris, Doug and the boys went for a dog sled ride in Olney. This was the first time for everyone except Will. Everyone had a great time.
One of the dogs, sitting on his house.
Mick and Chris all cozy in their sled.
We had another Whitefish first tonight. We went to Santa's Torch Lighting Parade up on Big Mountain. I guess it's a Montana tradition and it's so fun to watch. Skiers ski down a dark run (it was about 6p) holding torches. It's so pretty to watch them zig zag down the mountain. This may become a new Christmas Eve tradition for us. Check out the movie below to see the parade in action.
Erin, Kelly and Annemarie trying to stay warm. Later tonight Chris, Erin, Doug and I are headed to 9p mass in Kalispell. What a treat to go to church without the kids. Thanks Mick!

Santa's Torchlight Parade at Big Mountain

1 comment:

Nine Months in Vietnam said...

Almost like being there without the cold. Thanks for posting it.
Beautiful.
Mom