Beaverton had a grand holiday festival Friday evening. We bundled up and headed over to join the milling crowds. First we headed into the library to say hi to Mr. and Mrs. Santa from whom Jasmine received a couple candy canes. Then we squeezed into the main room to pick up a couple snacks and see if the children’s craft table would be worth waiting in the long line. We decided against it and went back into the lobby to listen to the carolers.
Upon exiting the library we met Jasmine’s friend Ella and her family. The girls started playing tag to burn off some those candy calories while the adults hung out. We then all walked down the beautifully lighted candy cane lane to the main stage next to the soon to be christmas tree. It was too crowded to see much of the entertainment, we did much jostling to find a vantage point including lifting the girls on our shoulders but with no luck.
Eventually we gave up and just found a bench on the outskirts. The girls resumed playing tag and also tried out the swing set. And the moment came when the tree was lit up with a big oooh awww from the crowd. Ella’s mom Beth invited us over for hot chocolate and cookies. We of course said yes because who can say no to that. After a short walk we arrived to their house where the evening turned into a playdate for Jasmine and Ella.
