On a Winter's Eve

Tonight the temperatures have barely peaked past thirty.  It is December and feels like it.  About 1.5 miles down the hill from our house there is a community called Shirlington and tonight they were hosting a tree lighting ceremony.  When Jess suggested we walk down I gave him a crooked look and countered that we should drive instead.  I am so glad Jess kept encouraging me.  I am easily deterred by cold but Jess grew up in the arctic regions of Pennsylvania and is not intimidated by icy weather.

We bundled everyone up and made the walk down the hill. It was absolutely wonderful. We sang Christmas carols and raced each other down the trail. When we arrived in Shirlington the street was aglow in Christmas lights and the tree was lit. JAC was entranced by the street performers and loved watching the horse drawn carriages.  It was cold but it was worth every minute.