Holiday Fun

Today we decided to head to Navy Pier to check out the Winter Wonderfest. We are so glad we did! It was such a great day! We left early because we wanted to get there when it opened. Traffic was a breeze and it was not as crowded as I thought it was going to be. It was a free event, but you could purchase wrist bands if you wanted to go on any of the rides or go ice skating. We decided not to buy wristbands and just walked around the fest. There was still plenty to do without having to pay for the "extras."

Leah was in awe. There were so many Christmas trees, bright lights, colorful decorations and festive holiday music playing. She was like a kid in a candy store! She'd say, "Wow - Mom look....pretty!" We did a family picture (which is truly a rip off - $20 for a 5X7 and 4X6 and 2 wallets, but it was still fun).

Leah loved looking at all of the different Christmas Trees. They had a large play area for kids. One spot was a netted-in area that was full of red balls (not like a ball pit) and had big stuffed snowmen. They only let a few kids in at a time so it was perfect. Leah had a blast. They also had tunnels for the kids to crawl through.

They had the Disney Street crew there doing dances with the kids and various raffles. Phineas and Ferb also made an appearance. We had to get a wristband and wait in line. Leah LOVES Phineas and Ferb so I thought she might like it. I was wrong. She was terrified. She clenched me so tight and dug her nails into my back and kept saying she was scared. She cried the whole time while we were getting our pictures taken with them. The moment we walked away, she yelled "Bye Ferb" and started waving to him. I guess it was just too much to see them up close.

After seeing everything there was to see, we walked through all of Navy Pier. They had Santa in the main pavalion, but based on the reaction she had to Phineas and Ferb, we decided we would visit Santa another time. Overall it was a great day and I am so glad we came to the Winter Wonderfest. Leah burned off so much energy running around all morning. She crashed the moment we got back to the car. We left around 12:30 and that is when it was just starting to get crowded. Rob and I were talking and realized that we don't really have any Christmas traditions. Maybe coming to this event, could be the start of one. It really got us in the Christmas spirit!