We had a little bit of Christmas fun today. A big tradition in Atlanta is riding the Pink Pig. This was introduced in 1953. It is a ride that started out above the Rich's building downtown; I have heard it described as a "miniature suspended monorail." I cannot imagine riding an open, outdoor ride above a building in the winter! Anyway, it stayed there until 1992 before moving to the annual Festival of Trees. After being there a few years, Richs (now Macys) moved it to the Lenox Square mall where it reappears each year under a tent. Now instead of being a small, little car that rides along, it is a little train that looks like a pink pig; her name is Priscilla if you don't know. Well, that little history lesson is just so you know that this is a fun tradition that has been around Atlanta for awhile; my dad rode in the original Pink Pig downtown, I went on it as a child and now it's fun to take our girls; we went for the first time last year. Lily was so excited when we told her this morning we were going back. Luckily the line wasn't very long, so we only waited about 10 minutes before we boarded. When you board, to your right you see the original Pink Pig car...take a look.
As you ride around the track twice, you hear the story of Priscilla and how she became the Pink Pig. It's a cute little story. There are scenes set up as you ride showing her life. Here's one of them.
It only take a few minutes, but both girls really enjoyed it. Lily asked multiple times to ride again. Next year, we may need to remember to buy the "two ride" ticket so we can go again! Here's a picture of Lily and me during the ride.
Since we were at Lenox, we decided this would be a great time to go meet Santa Claus! Again, we only had to wait a few minutes and then we walked up. Both girls willingly sat on his lap which I could hardly believe. Lily even smiled for the camera; Mia had a deer in the headlights look going, but that's okay - there was no crying! Here is the picture Ryan snapped while standing to the side. The professional one is a little cuter, but it's not scanned in yet, so you can get an idea from this one.
Lily even told Santa a couple of things off her wish list: new arts, new crafts and a Santa outfit; she has also told us she wants new books and new clothes. Mia didn't say what she wanted, but she agreed to whatever Santa offered. They were both thrilled to get a candy cane from Santa as they left, and Mia gave him a big wave and "bye bye!" as we walked away. I was so relieved this went well!
After meeting Santa, we headed across the street to have lunch at Johnny Rockets. We gave the girls a little treat by getting them strawberry milkshakes; it's the little things that make them happy! We finished everything off with a Toll House Cookie and headed on home. What a fun day with Christmas traditions!
As you ride around the track twice, you hear the story of Priscilla and how she became the Pink Pig. It's a cute little story. There are scenes set up as you ride showing her life. Here's one of them.
It only take a few minutes, but both girls really enjoyed it. Lily asked multiple times to ride again. Next year, we may need to remember to buy the "two ride" ticket so we can go again! Here's a picture of Lily and me during the ride.
Since we were at Lenox, we decided this would be a great time to go meet Santa Claus! Again, we only had to wait a few minutes and then we walked up. Both girls willingly sat on his lap which I could hardly believe. Lily even smiled for the camera; Mia had a deer in the headlights look going, but that's okay - there was no crying! Here is the picture Ryan snapped while standing to the side. The professional one is a little cuter, but it's not scanned in yet, so you can get an idea from this one.
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