Baltimore County Tree Lighting

Knowing that we were leaving for Disney in mid-December, we  were looking to maximize our Christmas events prior to departure.  One of the events that showed up as kid-friendly was the lighting of the Baltimore County tree.  The tree lighting also promised Clydesdales, which I knew was going to be very popular with both boys.

We arrived and scoped out a spot for the singers that also happened to be in front of the tree.

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived via firetruck, which was very exciting.

Frosty and the Grinch were part of the tree lighting party. 

Without question, the Clydesdales were the most amazing thing to see that night.

The boys worked themselves up to front row viewing despite Michael's concerns of them stepping on some horse poop.

Jackson was fixated on the horses and didn't want to talk away. 

Connor worked himself to one of the golf vehicles that were transporting the people working the event. He didn't make it that far...
 

Reindeer meeting Moose.  Jackson was requesting a picture so we obliged. 

While Jackson wandered around, Connor stood in line to deliver his lists to Santa and Mrs. Claus.  He asked for Legos and games.  

We found Jackson in front of a television watching the Grinch. Connor grabbed a front row spot next to his brother.  The only way that we were able to pry them away (other than the cookies and hot chocolate for Connor) was to promise that we would watch the Grinch on the way home.

The official tree that was lit. 

We walked out at the right time to catch the Clydesdales getting ready to walk out much to the delight our our little people.