Yesterday we had dinner, then we all put on warm jammies.
Oh yeah, and hats.
All four of us piled into the car for one of my favorite holiday activities – looking at Christmas lights. We all sipped hot chocolate (well, not Rigby) and ooh’d and aaah’d over all the twinkly lights. Annie reacted EXACTLY like I hoped she would.
“WOOK! MAMA! WIGHTS!”
Every time we came to a new house, a little voice in the backseat would say, “OOH! PURTY!” And if the owners had put up MORE than lights?
…well, it was hard to tell who was more excited – Mike or Annie. Mike really wants some sort of inflatable lawn decor next year. Guess he’s not such a grinch after all.
I was fiddling with the Christmas music (Annie wanted Jingle Bells on repeat, and since she was singing along I was cool with it), so I didn’t immediately notice when Annie started flipping out about something.
“WIGBY! WIIIIIIIGBY!” I was confused, because Rigby was on my lap. Then I looked out the window.
She was talking about the sheep…I think…she thought the sheep was Rigby. I said, “Annie, do you see the mama and daddy and baby?” Her reply: “WIIIIIIIIGBYYYYYYYYYYYYY.”
Before she went to bed, all she could talk about was the “Wigby light.”
Not exactly what I was expecting, but I love her enthusiasm.
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Becca Masters says:
I love going about and looking at Christmas lights! In the UK we don’t get many houses that are lit up. But growing up in the caymans everyone decorates.
Ms Cecile has a huge mansion and she decorate it with life size nativity sets and trains that go round the gardens and she open the grounds to the public. It was always my favourite tradition!!!
Sarah G says:
One of the things that sucks about Christmas in the Summer (I live in Australia) is that it doesn’t get dark until 9pm or so, so the Christmas lights are pretty tame. Lovely post, and super cute pictures of Annabelle in her PJs!
Leanne says:
The expressions on Annie’s face are priceless.
Merry Christmas Spohrs xx
Lisa says:
We did that last year with Maya and she just loved it!!
Looks like Annie had a great time
Jenn says:
SOOO Cute!!! Glad you all had fun!!!
Lynn from For Love or Funny says:
I had no idea that Rigby’s ancestors were present at Christ’s birth! Merry Christmas, Heather!!
Monica says:
“ohhh purty” she is so stinkin cute! And you capture her expressions just at the right time.
Suzanne says:
This post brought such joy to my heart . . . and a much needed laugh! Annie is getting so big! Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!
Katya says:
One day when she is older and more cynical about riding around in cars with mom and dad, you and Mike will fondly remember “Wigby Wights!!”
Sue Lucero says:
I want to live in your house!!!
Lauren says:
I extra super mega loved this post.
LaurieSL says:
Such an awesome tradition! Also, I love your heart bokeh in your last post- very well done!!!
Chris says:
I love looking at the lights even at 60 years old. Somethings just bring such delight. I love it when toddlers get so excited looking at them. Merry Christmas to you guys.
Kristina says:
We need to go look at some lights. I made your red wine sangria today and am waiting to try it until tomorrow. That’s almost as hard as waiting for the marshmallows to set!
Skye says:
That is unbelievably adorable! I have happy memories of driving around with my parents looking at lights when I was little, too. Do you guys have any of those drive-through light displays near you? I bet Annie would go crazy for it!
Elaine says:
Looking at lights was a favorite activity when my kids were little. We still do it once every year, but back in the day we would drive around our neighborhood every night and count the number of houses with lights. Ha, they didn’t know it was an educational activity. Merry Christmas! Elaine
Skye says:
Glad you guys are having a happy Christmas week. I hope Santa brings you awesome presents!
steve shilstone says:
My toddler, now 29, coined his own word for all the neighborhood Christmas light displays. They were, he said, ‘Chepin’. And so they were, from that day forward.
Tracey says:
We do the same thing every year! I love that my kids spontaneously break into applause every time we see house lights! Merry Christmas!
Marnie * says:
I think Rigby needs a santa hat too.
Heather says:
I just want to know what kind of amazing car seat that is with the big cushy side-pillows for Annies chubby cheeks to sleep against on long car rides?!? And thank you for putting the buckle up at arm-pit level. It makes me BONKERS when they chest clip is down around belly buttons.
Well now I sound like a freak… lovely!
Merry Christmas Spohr Family!!!!
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Barbara says:
You are the sweetest family. I love how much you all love each other.
Cheryl says:
We went around our neighborhood Monday night and tongight we are going out to other neighborhoods we like. There is a house in the next town that we go to, decorated like you wouldn’t believe (takes them 3 months to put everything up) and best of all Santa is there from 6:30-8:00 so my little guy can once again sit on his lap.
Glenda says:
I still enjoy riding around looking at all the twinkly lights. Oh so pretty!
Annie is too cute. She probably had a dream with Wigby lights
Jessica Wood says:
Christmas lights are one of my favorite traditions. We have gone to three great displays here in san diego. I love them! Oh and my boys too
Laura says:
I love all your holiday traditions, Heather!
Alexis says:
Anyone wondering if a dog would be a good addition to their family should have all the proof they need!
Kelly says:
Annie is hilarious. Mea likes to take the ceramic people from our nativity and use them as finger puppets. It can keep her entertained for quite a while.
Erica says:
That’s such a fun tradition! Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad
KaraB says:
I can totally relate, I get SUPER excited about Christmas lights (and fireworks) too!
Kristen Smith says:
Love the second matching photo of you guys!!! That is totally frame-worthy!
Sachi says:
Once she can remember things well, I’m sure she’ll love remembering this too. I remember when my aunty would drive us cousins around the city to see all the christmas lights!