Every year, there is a street in Alameda, called Thompson Street, which goes off with Christmas lights and decorations. This evening, we took Eva and she loved it. She toddled around and stared at all of the fantastic displays, calling every animal a doggy or ducky (there was an abundance of penguins). She also danced to the Christmas music, causing Eva to become an attraction herself. She was called Cindy Lou Who more than once. The line for Santa was too long, but we will try to get her on Santa’s lap sometime before Christmas. I am very curious; will Santa be friend or foe?
Incidentally, I lived on Thompson Street for some time as a child. I don’t recall if my parents went off with the Christmas lights. I do recall having a mailbox that went directly to Santa in the park in the middle of the street. I also remember my brother being deathly afraid of Santa (and clowns).
Bob Schoon said,
December 14, 2008 at 9:54 am
I remember we were Santa’s helpers several nights when we lived there. I remember it being cold and rainy at least one night. But Judy remembers nothing, so you will have to take my word for it.