If you watched any of the local news stations, you probably know that the ceremony held for the lighting of the capitol Christmas tree took place today. Now when you drive by the capitol at night you’ll see the big tree lit up in the windows of the Great Hall.

I couldn’t help but whip together a quick post akin to my first “Night at the Museum” type post from a while back. Here’s a shot of what the tree looks like at night when nobody’s around, from inside the Great Hall. It needs a Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack in there…the acoustics would be really cool!

Christmas is in full swing in my family. Both of our little boys are two years old now, which means they can actually understand what’s going on. That makes Christmas even more enjoyable! I love watching them in their excitement, and I love driving them around town to look at the lights. Taking them places to see and experience different things is one of my greatest joys in life. Yes, they did get to see the giant capitol tree tonight, too!