"Well, you're going to want shoes that are much better for walking..." I raise my eyebrows at Sweetie as I convince her to trade her new glittery dress shoes for her pink and purple flashing star tennis shoes.
"Why?! What we going to do?" She leans towards me, and when I answer, her already-big blue eyes fly wide open into sparkling pools of joy. Her mouth forms a perfect circle. "OHHHHHHHHH!" she squeals. "Can I tell Daddy?! I'm going to go tell Daddy!"
She flails out of her room, little flashing feet thudding down the hallway to peer downstairs. "Daddy! Daddy! We're going to the zoo to see the lights! Daddy!"
It's certainly not hard to get her out the door, and before we even get to the "zoo bridge", she declares, "I can see the zoo peeking over the trees!"
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| She thinks she's a dancer, so of course she had to dance along to the moving light tree! |
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| The playground is even more fun with lights all around! |
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| Walking with Daddy <3 |
To me, the magical sparkle of Christmas lights in a dark world has always been a symbol of the hope and wonder of the season. Now, it's even more special to see that magic reflected in her eyes, our own light in the darkness.
Such great photos! Such joy emanates from them and from your words. We should all want to dance for joy like your little girl does. Merry, indeed!
ReplyDeleteI can tell -- through the photos and your words -- that she found the lights enchanting. May it be a magical season... for all of you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful memory you made with your family. I adore the lights, especially at the zoo. So much fun!
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