Winter Wonderland

Prince's Street Christmas Fair

Yesterday, Claire, Semeli & I went on an excursion to Princes street. They officially opened up the Christmas fair on Turkey Day. Going the first weekend was a poor life decision (Ah, the crowds!) But it was quaint. It was very food orientated unlike the Union Square Christmas Market. Plus, they had the Ferris Wheel and a bunch of awesome games/rides (uh...GIANT slide anyone?!) They set up a tiny ice-skating rink in the Princes gardens. It was quite pretty. We came across "Fire Punch" which is esentially mulled wine. The guy behind me was reading the sign that offered non-alcholoic fire punch and he exclaimed in disgust, "non-alcholoic?!? what's the point!? Who does that?!" Well, me for starters, plus little children! It was yummers. Semeli & I split a cup while Claire got the real fire punch. I tasted some, but I prefered my grape juice! It was wonderful because it went down warm which was much needed (it was freezing!) The Christmas Fair was adorable.

Fire Punch!

Semeli, Claire, and I

The Ferris Wheel Lit Up!

Before we made it to the fair, we ate Oink! YUM! And we walked around everywhere. I dragged Claire and Semeli into store after store. They were very patient with me. =) St. Giles Cathedral was all ready for their Christmas festivities! All around there were strung Christmas lights and Christmas trees peeking out of balconies. It was quite a sight. While on Princes street we weaved in and out of various stores. I bought lots of Christmas presents. Teehee. Good times!

St. Giles Cathedral is Christmas Ready!

This morning I woke up for the second day in the row and realized it had snowed the night before! I keep missing the snow! Damn! I will see it snow...one day!

The view outside my window this morning

awwwwww PRETTY!