On the Second Day of December
Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 06:00AM 
For Team Up Thursday this week, Megan and I chose "metal" for our theme. Megan is on the top and I am on the bottom. After looking at her picture I couldn't remember if we indeed chose "metal" or if we chose "medal". Anyway, it worked out. Whew.
My picture is of the mariachis that played for us last Friday night while we were on the Riverwalk for the Christmas river parade. I've lived in San Antonio for so many years and have never been to this parade before. It was so much fun. Our fantastically thoughtful friend Erica had connections and got us a nice table where we ate Mexican food under a warm bridge and we watched the parade. It was a great way to kick off Christmas for us. We also got to see Santa while we were there. He walked around and took pictures with all of the kids. I did get a little worried because I knew Santa would also be on the last river barge. 'Cause our Santa kept hanging around. He hung around and had Mexican for dinner, too. Maybe the Mexican food is just not the same at the North Pole.
Oh, well. I've told the girls that everyone wants to see Santa and he just can't be everywhere so sometimes he has helper Santas. But, dang. Santa is really everywhere. I remember a time when the only place you could find Santa was at the mall. Hmm, just another sign o' the times.
Reader Comments (10)
How fun! I have never been either, but I guess I need to venture down for the festivities!
Amazing shot! I'm surprised at the lack of noise in such a low light situation. Beautiful!
Wonderful shots! Yes, what are those Santa's thinking?? They need to know that we are trying to keep the kids in the dark for as long as possible. It is so hard to do that nowadays. That sounds like a really fun time, too. We have a Holidazzle parade here downtown that I have never been to either. I really want to take the kids one of these days. We need to get there early to snag a spot in the skyway beforehand, though. I don't want to freeze outside on the street!
i'm just laughing at santa sitting down to big plate of enchiladas:). hope it wasn't too confusing for the kids!
the river parade is so cool! i went a couple of years ago and LOVED it. i'm glad yall enjoyed it.
Great pictures for you both. Also I love mariachi music. Only seen them on TV but would love to go to a restaurant and watch them play right in front of me. I love the Santa Clause sitting there too.
i like how both takes on this week can be read many ways. Very nice!
Puna and I played along with here
I need to fine me some good ol' Christmas festivals...that looks like such a fun time! Confusing Santas and all. :o)
That sounds like an amazing time. It does get more and more difficult to explain Santa Claus.
I get a kick out of Santa hanging around for Mexican food! Seems you and the family had a wonderful time. I have thought about the whole Santa being everywhere thing too. Thankfully, Ella hasnt questioned it yet. :0) Great picture to represent METAL this week.