Down the road from where we live is Byers choice. They make carolers that they ship all around the world. I've always wanted to go there and check out what they have. Scheduling a play group there was the perfect excuse to check it out.
Zaby was very fascinated by wooden reindeer out front. It took a long time to get inside because he would have stood there looking at the reindeer until he froze to death. He wanted to ride it but I dont think it was sturdy enough to do that, besides the fact that they are merely for decoration.
Once inside, we were greeted with fake snow, and these cute statues for the perfect photo opportunity. As you can see Eliza was a bit hesitant at first. She eventually warmed up to the idea but wasn't cooperative for a picture.
While these reindeer sang to us, the kids each made a bag of reindeer food. If we sprinkle this outside on Christmas eve, it will encourage Santa's reindeer to come and visit.
We got to walk through the factory and observe them putting the dolls together.
We also walked through the display area. This was so cool. I've always loved the carolers and Christmas display. If they weren't so expensive, I would have a house full of them. It's not real practical right now with the munchkins around, but we might be able to find somewhere Zaby can't climb up to.
I especially enjoyed the nativities from around the world but I didn't think the pictures would turn out very well through the glass.
Walking through the gift shop made me nervous because Zaby kept picking up and touching everything. At least the displays were more out of his reach.
I really liked seeing the collection of nutcrackers they had. I like seeing them, but would probably not be one to collect them because I think they have creepy looking faces.
They had a dress up area. With shirts, skirts, coats, and hats similar to what the dolls were wearing. Although they wouldn't put on any of the clothing, the kids loved trying on all the different hats.
The kids played with an old fashioned spinning wheel, and enjoyed seeing all the Christmas decorations.
Before we left, the kids wrote letters to Santa (but they wouldn't put them in the mail box). We got some juice and cookies, and called it a day.
It was a great way to get in the Christmas mood.
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