A Very City Christmas 2009

This past weekend we went on our 2nd annual "Center City Christmas Trip" (you gotta start these tradition things somewhere right?)  We had a great couple of days with some exceptional weather, and lots of fun memories.

After some intial trepidation Aiden seemed to settle in nicely to our downtown hotel.  He very much enjoyed eating and coloring in his executive desk chair, and definitely loved our two trips to the hotel pool.

Like I said before, we got some really gorgeous weather during our stay: bright and sunny with just enough chill in the air to remind us that its Christmas time.

When we were out and about one of our first stops was at the Christmas tree in front of city hall.

Just like last year we made a visit the Comcast Center where they have a Christmas show on the gi-normous screen in the building's lobby.  This year the show was in 3D, thus the ridiculous looking 3D glasses.

On our way back towards the Macy's light show we passed City Hall again.  I can't walk by that building without a) thinking that its quite a stunner and b) reliving the time that we stood in that very spot on a certain fall day in 2008 as a championship parade passed by. Ahhh.....

The Macy's light show was as entertaining as ever, and Jen really enjoyed pointing out to Aiden her favorite parts from her own childhood viewings of this special production.

As always, there were a few memorable moments that we didn't get any pictures of.  We had a great time walking in Rittenhouse Square, and visiting the Reading Terminal Market.  In fact some of the best times involved not doing anything at all, like relaxing in the hotel room while Aiden napped quietly in the corner.  

All in all it was a great trip.  We really enjoyed our few stolen moments away together, and it makes now even more excited for all the time we'll be able to spend with family in the weeks ahead.