Hill Country Galleria Tree Lighting, Santa Visit, and Firework Show

On Thursday Nov 19, we randomly decided to go to the Hill Country Galleria for their Tree Lighting. It was a total spur of the moment decision but ended up being so fun! We got to the center area where live music was playing and a lot going on, and thought maybe it would be too hard to get to see Santa... BUT then he made a huge entrance starting right where we were standing! He surprised us so I didn't get a picture, but he walked right up to both boys and gave them hugs, said hi to Ellie, and went on to the 'stage' area! We were in the perfect spot! Kid were so happy!!!

Then we watched the big tree get lit... not a great picture but there it is!

And immediately following that was an awesome 7-ish minute fireworks show!! This was by far the best fireworks show the kids have ever seen, and they loved it so much!!! 



Boys watching... 
Santa leaving on the trolly with fireworks above! 

Ellie would not take her eyes off of the fireworks! She kept pointing and making sure I was watching too! It was really cute!





A great way to kick off the season (even though we still have Thanksgiving to look forward to next week!). Yay for Christmas time!!! 

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