Southern Lights

Last night, the 3 of us hopped in the truck and drove to the Kentucky Horse Park for the Southern Lights! We have lived here for 4 years and have never gone to it before, so last night we decided to try it! It was awesome! We entered the park through the campground and drove for about 15 minutes looking at Christmas light displays. I let Levi get out of his carseat and stand up front with me. He thought that was the greatest thing ever! He kept pointing to all the lights and telling us what they were....his favorites were the frosty snowmans, the trains and the horses. I'll never forget that look in his eyes....they were so huge and glowing with delight!

Once the driving was done, we parked and got out for more. They had a petting zoo with all kinds of exotic animals including kangeroo's, water buffalo and ostriches. Levi got to pet and even feed some of them. They had camel and poney rides, but we didn't pay for those.

We did get to go on a minature train ride though. It was all decked out with Christmas lights. That was the highlight of Levi's life! He loved every second of it. He choo-chooed and chuga-chugged his little heart out the whole ride. We also sang Jingle Bells together as we rode around! Another great memory I'll never forget!

After that we entered the horse museum that was all decorated and they had vendors selling all sorts of crafts and such. Kids could get their picture with Santa, who was sitting in a horse stable....we didn't do that, but Levi shouted out to Santa that he wants a choo-choo for Christmas! Inside they also had a whole display of minature trains! Levi loved this part of the night too. He got to see a Thomas train go around the tracks and we even saw a train with smoke coming out of its stack!

On the way back outside, we got a hot chocolate to help warm us up. It was chilly outside, but not too bad. Levi's hands were frozen though by the time we got to the truck. He wanted some animal crackers to eat, but he couldn't feel his fingers to get them out of the bag!

We got home around 8 and Levi was still wound up from the night! I think we finally got him to bed around 9...he was still talking about that train ride.

I think we are going to go back next week again...so I will will be sure to take my camera and get some pictures! :)