Wild Lights at the Living Desert

Sometimes living in the desert of Southern California, the landscape as well as the weather can leave something to be desired when it comes time to get into the spirit of the winter/Christmas season. So last year when we stumbled upon a unique opportunity to celebrate the season we immediately decided to make it a holiday tradition. Every year the Living Desert in Palm Desert decks the halls of their zoo with over 350,000 Christmas lights. To complete the outing, they add carolers, an ice less skating rink and the chance to roast marshmallows over an open fire and sip hot cocoa.I love seeing the kids all bundled up and unfortunately pictures of the displays do not really do it justice (at least not with my amateur photography skills). Oh, and I did I mention the train? Jake would be happy watching one of the largest G scale model trains in all of California the whole time we are there - also all lit up and decked out for the holiday.


Jake and Mommy with the giant red velvet teddy bear:



Jadyn horsing around with Daddy:


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Wild Lights