North Texas offers a lot of fun ways to enjoy the Christmas festivities. This year we visited the Stockyards for the kid activities and holiday parade. Brady got to ride a longhorn, a pony, and watch the armadillo races. We even got to see a live shootout western style. Capping off the night was a live street band and some impromptu Texas two-step, even Mom and Brady got in on the action.
Later in the week West met East and we took the family to the Gaylord Hotel in Grapevine to see the Frosty the Snowman ICE exhibit and checkout all the holiday lights. Poor Brady was getting over strep throat and a touch of the flu so he wasn't in the best spirits, getting a little freaked out when the purple ice turned his hand purple, but bouncing back when he saw the giant Christmas tree and water fountains. Parker just smiled and squirmed like he always does. It wasn't easy, but Erik and Katie made it to the hotel to join us and checkout the lights. Uncle E spent the weekend horseback riding, enjoying country music, and chasing his nephews.
This week also marked our 14th dating anniversary. We took advantage of the free babysitting and some caffeine and went to one of the first restaurants we checked out when we moved to Texas - the Reunion Tower. The food was good (and filling), the wine was just awesome, and with the rotating floor we got to see the best of Big D one last time.
With Brady feeling a little better, we met his BFF Keira at Texas Motor Speedway to checkout the Gift of Lights and meet Santa. Brady was a little nervous at first to sit on Santa's lap, but when we told him he had to sit there to make sure Parker was ok and not scared he jumped right up - what a good big brother! They both did great posing for the picture and Brady even told Santa what he wanted for Christmas (race car). Then we met up with Keira and went back to her house to exchange presents on one last play date. The kids had so much fun together, it's so cool how they remember each other even though they don't get to see each other often. They helped each other open gifts, played with toys together, cleaned up messes together, and gave each other lots of hugs. Brady was a gentleman and kissed her goodbye on the forehead, he's going to be quite a catch someday!
This week the infant room at daycare had their annual holiday book exchange and party. Parker enjoyed the fun wearing his Elf Sized onesize and taking one of his favorite books to share (mirrors and peek-a-boo). In return he got a nice interactive book from Liam, a little boy who is younger but about Parker's size. Parker also got a Christmas blanket from Ms Barb, some holiday art (with his footprints) from Ms Delaney, and a Christmas ornament from Ms Lauren. They even tried to get Mom to cry by giving her Parker's first finger painting captured a frame at a time. We are really going to miss these special women who have taken such great care of our sons!
With only one short week left in Texas, Mom and Dad are saying a lot of goodbyes. We have been so fortunate in our time in Texas, so many special friends and memories were made here. While it's time to return to our northeast roots and family, we'll always have a little of the wild west in our hearts and it our soul. We'll miss you Texas!!!
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