Festival of Trees

My family has been going to the Festival of Trees for a few years now.  My aunt helped with a tree in support of a foundation that helped with Trisomy 18, she had a daughter that was born with and lived 8 years with this condition.  The past few years my cousin Melanie has done a tree in support of CHERUBS, a foundation that supports research for children and families with kids born with CDH (Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia). Her 2 daughter both had this condition and died from complications.

This was the tree Melanie decorated. She has done a wonderful job each year she has done a tree.

Although this year, we went early (Wednesday at like 11am.)  There were very few people there. No lines and almost no one pushing their way in front of your stroller because they want to see the tree you are standing at. It was nice but also a little sad as Jake was not there and Calee couldn't come because of work.

 Check out this AWESOME gingerbread house. I can't imagine how many hours of work this took to put together. This is always one of our favorite stops.  

My dad bought some tickets in the kids corner so that Kelsey could have a fairy wand. He was left with 2 tickets so we tried to convince Kelsey to be in a bubble but the kid in line before us just screamed and cried so she thought it was scary. Who else would do it? Aunt Stef. She has the better picture on her phone but it was still fun.

Thank you to all the supporters of the Festival of Trees.  What a great cause at this time of year.