A Fairhaven, Washington Christmas Story 2012

 

       So I would like to say that I am jumping the gun talking about Christmas today    but beings this entire year has absolutely flew by  and  that time triple speeds from October on.   Especially if you are unfortunate enough to work in retail.    I have recently noticed that Wal Mart has Turkey day, Halloween and Christmas stuff up galore.   To me   it really does seem like we just had Christmas.    Lastly I wish to share this story right here   because it is still hot in the desert   and snow and such talk makes me feel cooler in my wind at least.   I believe this was the year after I came back to Washington after a year of living in Wyoming with the real cold.   In the recent years and my travels I found a copy of the first statue here in an Amazing statue park   Here in Washington this man was Dirty Dan Harris.

Sunday, December 16, 2012

A Fairhaven Christmas Story

      Last Saturday our family went on over drive and really got into the Christmas spirit.  Nana came to town for the weekend, and she shared in on the festivities.  At least the inside activities, she is from Arizona and all.   Last year found me in Wyoming -surrounded by family, but not with my kids and wife.  There is something extra special about sharing the holidays with kids.  It puts you in the spirit very quickly.   We have been watching Christmas movies on Netflix, but can not find two movies that do it for me *make me far less Scrooge-ish* every year.   Those are --National Lampoon's, Christmas Vacation, and A Christmas Story.  The 2nd plays 24 hours straight on cable TV each year. 

     On this day---and next weekend, Fairhaven was full of activities.   Most at the best price of free!   Also don't forget that the Farmers Market is going until the 22nd -Downtown Bellingham.  An easy way to buy local for the holidays and stay away from all the box retail giants.

The newly lit trees in The Village Green

Horse rides.

Both through Fairhaven and down near the bay from the Bellingham Terminal

Downtown Fairhaven from inside the wagon.

Waiting for the ride to start!

Time to thank the horses.

Of course Santa & his wife were present!

On to explore the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. 

Full of activities!

Including a sail in boat light show.  Something we sadly did not attend.

Events include---more horse rides

A huge gingerbread house display.

A family favorite was the Larbee School house---with two of our kiddos attending the school.

Although the crowds to view --were massive!

                                        Much dancing and music---hot cider and cookies

      

And fire truck rides!     Everything was free!!

The majestic Zodiac is docked here.

Undergoing some massive repairs.

By early afternoon it was time to return home. 

And prepare the house for Nana's visit!

We ventured just up the road to purchase our family's first real Christmas tree. 

A far cry from going out in the cold and snow to cut down a tree---something I have done before.

But this method proved just fine.

Nanny pitches in to help.

Time for a break from all the decorating.

Every year the kiddos get special ornaments and every year together

we buy a dated tree ornament.  

Finding one with the date on it, is much harder than one might think.

This years is a great Dr Sues themed one from Target.

We also always put up the handmade decorations from a Christmas of our past.

We were all living in a motel for the holidays and all of our Christmas stuff was in storage in another part of the state.

We borrowed a fake tree and made all of our own decorations.

Not saying it was a bad Christmas--there is no such thing!

But the decorations are awesome, and they remind us of how far we have come. 

I am sure your family has some great traditions.

To read about some more of ours---please check out some of my posts from last year

at another great sight of mine

www.wyomingjack.blogspot.com

We also hope that you and yours have the most amazing Christmas possible!

Filled with hope, spirit, family, love and the true reason for it all

Christ!

This count down ornament now says eight days left!