Family Night At The Tree Farm

Last night we had a really fun family night. "Lansing Moms Like Me" hosted December's family night at Peacock Tree Road Farm in Laingsburg. Although the weather was calling for snow and it was super windy last night, we still decided to go. It wasn't snowing when we left, so we thought we'd go for a little while at least. The festivities started at 4pm and it was set up as an open house format so you could come whenever and leave whenever. Greg left work early and picked Evan up from school so we could head out while it was still light out. We all got bundled up and Evan was so excited to get to wear his new snow pants and new boots I got him earlier in the week. Here's the kids all bundled up ready to head to the tree farm!

On the way into the tree farm Evan had to stop and get his picture.

There were lots of festivities planned that we could partake in. There was a train ride into the woods to see Santa at his cabin in the "North Pole" and roast marshmallows and drink hot cocoa. The tree farm provided a free hotdog dinner for families. There were also carolers in an old school house you could listen to, kids could make a wreath swag, there were reindeer to see, as well as lots of things on the farm to see. While we waited for the train to go see Santa, we walked around. Here's one of the buildings on the farm. The spots are snow so by the time we got there the snow had started. It wasn't too bad though.

They had this really neat train that was lit with Christmas lights. The kids loved it! Here's my two little munchkins on board to go see Santa!

Here's Em enjoying the ride out to see Santa. We passed by the reindeer on the way and she really liked seeing them!

We arrived at the "North Pole" and here's Santa's cabin where he was waiting for all the kids.

Evan told Santa he wanted drums and a robot again. I thought for sure Em was going to sit on his lap because she was talking to him saying "hi." However when the time came she backed out. She finally ended up going up with me, but I had to hold her and she quietly whispered to Santa she wanted a baby doll. Dang, what happen to the apples. Haha! After they saw Santa in the cabin we roasted marshmallows and drank hot cocoa. It really hit the spot on a cold snowy night! Here's Greg and the kids roasting marshmallows.

The train came back to pick us up and we headed back to the old barn for our hotdog dinner. Here's Ev on the way back. He was having so much fun so far!

The old barn was filled with Christmas lights and decorations. The picture doesn't do it justice. It was really neat. The Polar Express movie was playing in the barn so the kids got to enjoy that while we ate.

After dinner we headed to the craft barn, and the kids took turns making the wreath swag. Evan really enjoyed it!

Then we called it an evening and headed home. Although it was a little cold it was a really fun winter night for all of us. It was a magical winter experience and the kids had a blast. The only bad part was we had to take a dirt road out there and back part of the way, and my car ended up full of mud. Of course it's too cold to wash right now so it will have to stay that way for a bit. Thanks to LMLM for planning such a great family event!