lights

a few weeks before Christmas, we were invited to see the lights in a neighborhood that some kids in anna's class live in. we go, as a family, to see these lights every year. it's a tradition for us. we always go in the car though. this year was cool and special because we were invited by anna's school friends. the kids ran and chased. the parents talked and reminded the kids to stay away from the streets. it was neat being able to walk and make our own pace rather than being hurried along by the pace of the cars in front of us. i loved seeing anna with her friends, and i loved getting out in the cold air with johnny and some new friends :)