Great Adventure

Gar told me to be casually dressed for a surprise birthday adventure yesterday afternoon.  We had a great time at Trans-Siberian Orchestra's winter concert tour!  It was 2 1/2 hours of non-stop entertainment.  I loved everything about it - his novel idea, the terrific shared experience and another wonderful memory.

Once a Debutante

It's hard to believe that Julia's debutante season began one short year ago.  It was an exciting year filled with presentation balls and parties.  There were numerous chances to visit with lovely friends and the opportunity to make many new acquaintances. We overlayed this whirlwind of activity into our naturally full schedules, proving that there's always time for fun family celebrations.  We have many memories to treasure.

As we drove into the club last evening for the first presentation ball of this season, we were once again merely relaxed attendees.  But this time we saw the presentation through fresh eyes.  We could fully appreciate the preparation, emotions and nervous energy of the 25 debs and their extended families.

As is the case with many noteworthy events, what we observe at show time is only the tip of the iceberg.  We are sometimes oblivious to the reality that only because of the careful planning and execution by so many others, we have the chance to be beautifully entertained.

That's Entertaining!

We've reached a wonderful new milestone in our family dynamics. For 20 years, we, as parents, have planned and executed fun, meaningful, interesting, educational and diverse family outings. We've woven a rich tapestry of food, travel, culture and entertainment to create a lifetime of spectacular memories. Tonight, we were the beneficiaries of our precious daughter planning a unique evening taking advantage of one of Houston's special free arts offerings. Since Miller Outdoor Theatre's performance didn't begin until 8:30, the temperature was most pleasant. Embracing live outdoor theatre, a yummy picnic dinner, terrific people watching and another memorable family evening was a real treat. Passing the planning torch was priceless. Way to go angel!