This Reminds Me

Rainy summer weather created a slow season at Fiesta Texas, so, after many years of no winter activities, Six Flags resurrected Holiday in the Park.  We had to go.  Of course.  Drink mugs in hand.

So it’s a little hard to appreciate the biggest Christmas tree in Texas from a mere photo – but still -

Eight of our feet in front of a 100′ Norway Spruce.  Shorts and flip-flops – well, yeah, it’s Fiesta Texas, peeps.

Our visit coincided with Hannah’s 12th birthday.  Her cake?  This funnel delight.  We all shared, and licked our fingers (our own, not each other’s)  Julia initially refused to try it, but succumbed to sisterly urging and l-o-v-e-d it.  Lois’ 14th birthday was three days previously.  She delighted in telling everyone she “didn’t even get a cake.”  She’s known for years I was a bad mother.  Now everyone else can revel in that knowledge, too.

And this was so, so tough.

“Carol of the Bells” by the Trans Siberian Orchestra with a synced light show in the square.  We looked agape – like we were fresh off the farm.  I might have danced.  A bit.  To the horror of my children. 

Ro-Ro-Ro, Rerry Ristmas!