Kevin, Gramma Pat, and I went to Plainfield on Saturday for a holiday party at their community center. Our first stop was to see Santa. Mrs. Claus greeted us then we got time with the big guy.
This place used a green screen and printed a photo with a background of our choosing for us to take home.
This Santa kept staring at Kevin and eventually called us over to "deputize" him as a Santa (in waiting). He gave him a card with information about how to register in Indiana.
Then we headed outdoors for a few activities. It was cold, but sunny and with coats we enjoyed everything. Well, except the little train rides because it broke down as we were waiting in line.
We petted goats, llamas, and a donkey, as well as fed a camel. It was all part of a "living" Nativity area.
The animal caretaker also had a white (albino) racoon in his coat. It kept popping it's head out to be petted.
Next we headed for a pony ride. They were actually a bit bigger than normal and not attached to a wheel. Very enjoyable for Camden. A guide walked them in a nice loop in the field.
We all rode on a carriage around the large parking lot. There was also a horse-drawn covered wagon but we didn't wait to ride it.
Back inside the building we got some cookies and hot chocolate and another picture, this time with Olaf from Frozen.
There was also face painting (didn't wait in line) and a raffle drawing to enter. They had a huge playground and Camden wanted a few minutes to play. I let her do that while Kevin and Gramma Pat went to get the car warmed up. She probably got about 10 minutes, but that was plenty of time in the cold air. Very fun, well done event. We will remember this community center and watch for future events (or even summer days of play).
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