Winter Holidays 2011

Winter Break has been wonderful. We had the family together when Jeff flew back from Seattle for the holidays. We also got some great company from Kiran whi came from Notre Dame. Rich and Tanya were able to drive up for a couple of days with Cava for Christmas. Of course Linda had to take all of us through Longwood Gardens on where they had an amazing light display. We also got to make tamales under Tanya and Rich's watchful eye. A short hike in Wissahickon worked off some extra energy!

Longwood Garden has a Winter light display that Linda had bought tickets for. It was good that she did that early because it was all sold out when we got there. Linda wanted to show everyone the Topiary but sadly it was closed.
We try to find a different way to the greenhouse. Anisa and her mom lead the way.
A the appropriate signal we follow.
Kiran and Jeff at Longwood Gardens. Our plan was to see the gardens in the last few hours before sunset and then see the lights come on.
One of the gazebos at the garden.
Anisa busy clicking with her camera. Jeff, Anisa and I all had our cameras and it sometimes seemed like shootout at the OK corall!
The sun was setting and it was starting to get colder and colder.
Anisa is prepared with her gloves and coat.
There was a lot of traffic at the gardens. Kids and grandparents and every age in between. It was not easy to get pictures without other people in them.
One of the fountains.
Kiran in front of the big tree.
Linda and Kiran wanted a picture together.
Kiran looking around.
Linda so happy at her favourite place.
We passed out cameras around so it is hard to know who took which picture. I do know this one is not mine.
Orchids.
The Palm Tree room. Picture by Anisa.
Picture by Anisa.
We did a lot of shooting of the other person taking a picture.
The silver room had great lights.
Picture by Anisa.
Picture by Anisa.
Group in front of the tree.
One of the fountains.
In the gingerbread room which had a great aroma.
Anisa by the train.
Jeff and Anisa compare their shootout.
The lights come on at sunset.
Anisa with her hot chocolate.
Kiran took this picture.
Kiran gets the family card picture!
By the lights in Longwood.