Happy Hollydays Christmas Parade

This morning we headed downtown again to see the Happy Hollydays Christmas Parade. It was the girls' first parade.

Ella especially loved these dressed Grey Hounds.

We thought these miniature race cars driven by full sized adults were pretty funny.

Ella was thrilled to see Snow White.

Rudolph!

It was a lot of fun!

Holly Springs Main Street Christmas

We went to our downtown Holly Springs Main Street Christmas last night. It's so fun to have these small town activities!

Ella wanted to get a picture with Mrs. Klaus.

Outside Town Hall

Inside Town Hall waiting to see Santa

This is the first year that Ella wanted to see and talk to Santa. She's outgrown so much of her shyness.

A live Nativity

One of the old historic homes in downtown Holly Springs

Outside the Cultural Center, which includes the Holly Springs library

We often hear these same bells playing other songs when outside our home (in our front or backyard).

Christmas Photo Shoot

I did the girls' Christmas photo shoot last week for our Christmas cards. Ella was so excited about posing in her Christmas dress. Emma was having a teethy day, but I managed to get some good shots of her too in her adorable red dress.

The Museum of Life & Science

After seeing the Wonderland Express at the museum we continued through the indoor exhibits.

an indoor cloud

Swirling clouds

They have a large space exhibit.

A leaf eating ant colony

Ella loves coin "funnels".

The toddler play area

Emma in the kitchen and animal care play area

Chicken coop

The girls working together to feed the animals. :-)

We have a membership, so we'll be returning soon to explore the outdoor exhibits.