Carny Terror

On Friday night, we went out to Lake Lanier for their Magical Nights of Lights.

We decided it would be a good way to kick off our winter break - I'm home with the kids until the new year, maybe as long as the 7th. I'm hoping to keep my sanity, but I'm not too worried - I'm writing this with one child sleeping on me and another playing with his new Nativity set (thanks to Uncle Joe for that early present)

There were many more things this year than in previous years, in addition to the seven miles of lights. There was a live Nativity scene, which captivated Alex and Samantha. Alex even tried to climb through to pet the sheep and cow in the scene.

There was a tent with hot chocolate - and Samantha got her first taste of chocolate. She loved it. Alex doesn't like sugar and chocolate very much, but Sammie loved it.

Lastly, we went to the Holiday Village, which is the inspiration for the title of the post. There was a marshmallow roasting pit, a gift area (which Sammie also loved) and a carnival area. Alex loved the funhouse and mini-coaster, and went on the ferris wheel for the very first time. Sammie, on the other hand, was not enjoying the noisy rides or the people working the rides.

Right now, she does not enjoy carnivals.

But, she enjoys chocolate and shopping for Christmas decorations.