Outdoor Market

Whew!!  Very busy weekend..but loved it!!  On Saturday my daughter and I braved the cold temperatures and attended the outdoor Victorian Market downtown.  It felt much colder, as the vendors were set up close to the water front.  But we were well bundled...we found a parking spot close by and began our trek through the market.

How cute are these guys guarding city hall?

Mr. and Mrs. Claus complete with reindeer and sleigh set up around the corner...

Some brave carollers....we stopped to enjoy some carols....

Some beautiful fresh green arrangements are always popular....

 Very happy that we can put our own greenery together...these are anywhere from $35 to $50!

We browsed for ideas and tips...

How cute are these outdoor decorations?  Such a great idea...blocks of wood done up to look like gifts!

And these guys...so adorable...stacked slabs of wood...very Christmas-y!

Some great outdoor signs for sale...

All along the street...were warming stations...some with soft throws to snuggle up in....

Some cute snowmen and outdoor decor....

We decided to head to the downtown mall for pumpkin spice hot drinks...and warm up our toes and enjoy more entertainment...beautiful decor...

Local entertainers and choirs entertained everyone...kids enjoyed face painting and balloon artists...

We also took in a couple of home tours and craft fairs....my daughter purchased this large wooden piece for her home...our beautiful Isle...

I didn't purchase anything (shocker right?).  We decided to forgo the Santa Claus Parade this year...we were worn out and it was much colder this year...it appears we made the right decision...as the parade was nearly 40 minutes late in starting.

We decided to enjoy a warm fire and hot cocoa at home!!

Yesterday we got a start decorating inside...the tree is up!  Whew!  It's getting to be a lot of work...not only getting everything out...but cleaning up.  Our tree is flocked...and don't let anyone tell you flocked trees aren't messy!  They are beautiful...but extra work.   

Liesel has her annual veterinary check up today...not her favourite place to go!!  And a dental cleaning appointment will be booked...and her rabies vaccination is due.  Maybe an extra little treat is in order afterwards. 

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