The lights were fun, but the true highlight for Eli was Cain. He saw a barn when we got to the light show and asked Thomas (dressed as an elf) who lived in the barn. Thomas told him his neighbor's cows and horses. Eli really wanted to go see the cows and horses to tell them goodnight. After we saw all the lights and were headed back to the car, he wished them a goodnight in the barn, then started singing Rudolph. Cain (a beautiful brown and black, large horse) heard and headed toward the fence. I'm not sure knew what to expect, but Cain came right up to him and nuzzled his cheek. It was honestly one of the sweetest things I've ever seen. Jimmy didn't want to take a picture since he was afraid the flash would spook Cain.
Eli also enjoyed Luminaria this year, in style. He was very helpful in setting up the luminaries in his neighboorhood (we do the whole block with the help of Jerrod and Jeannie) and in keeping Harper warm in their ride:
