It's Beginning to look a lot like Christmas

My favorite time of year is here.  I have been preparing my lists and starting to make my Christmas projects (and why don't I start in July???)  I have even started listening to Christmas music.  Today we had our first family Christmas fun.  We went to Independence Square to watch the lighting (oh wait- we didn't last that long due to extreme wind conditions!) However we did get to take sleigh rides and visit Santa.  There was even a surprise visit by Slugger from the KC Royals.  We had a great time and I am even more ready for Christmas now.