Getting in the Christmas Spirit

As we did some Christmas shopping, we introduced Ian to Snowflake Lane. It's Bellevue's way of keeping shoppers in the holiday spirit. It was a chilly 20 degrees, so Ian was bundled up nicely.


The warm glow of capitalism and the aroma of gingerbread lattes kept us warm.


As part of the festivities, they play Christmas music throughout the street every night at 7 PM. In addition to the lights and music, as Bellevue rarely sees snow, they've set up snow machines across the top of the buildings. They've also got a collection of drummers dressed as toy soldiers that march around the crowd. Ian may be deaf as a result, but he liked the loud drumming, lights, and music. He did not like the dude in the Rudolf suit. Note to self, never EVER dress up as Rudolf.


Cold weather and loud music is fun for the whole family.