New Year Traditions

When the in-laws come to visit over the holidays we usually ring in the New Year together. We start with an early supper out, followed by a drive through to the neighbouring town which has a light display set up behind the main drag of their downtown area. Every year we go and every year it has either rained and drizzled. Except last night, it was frigging cold. It was so funny because we were all wishing for rain that we used to complain about. I think our walk through the light display was in record time for us. Still it was fun and we followed through with the tradition. Here are a few pictures of the evening (taken with my Sony Bloggie which does not have a flash):

I started the night out with a Zombie which is a mixture of three rums, orange juice, lemon, grenadine and a another item I cannot remember. Pretty though:

The waitress was nice enough to take a family photo:

Half way through our lovely dinner the cook sent out a tray of skewered shrimp because “we looked like good people”. They were damn good shrimp:

On with the light show:

These first two photos give you an idea of how big the display is as I could not fit it all in one shot. We went in on the left, left a donation in the coin box, then entered to walk through. I only took a few pictures of my favorite things. You can click on the image for a slightly larger view.

I think these were new, they were out on a dock by the river:

This is one of my favorite items. They have them every year and I would totally buy one if they were available. There are also large bunnies about half the size made from the same lights.

Choo-choo!

Main trail through light display.

Last view of my favorite reindeer.

We made a quick stop at the war memorial for soldiers that died in Afghanistan then headed home for some wine, comedy, and ringing in the New Year.

Happy New Year!