Lights in the Heights

300 Justice Road hit the streets last night for Lights in the Heights. This is a little hidden gem in the heart of Houston. We've never heard of it and we thought we were just going to check out some Christmas lights with our friends and the next generation of 300 Justice Road. But what we discovered was a mini Christmas Mardi Gras in our very own Houston. It was a blast! People were dressed in costumes, including hula dancers and one very disturbing Santa Clause with tight shiny gold pants. Thank God Alexis didn't see him, but I feel very sorry for those kids that did. Others were in roller skates and Christmas lights. There were bands on every corner and on front porches. We even saw bag pippers!! I think the goal is to not only out do your neighbor in tacky Christmas Lights but the inventive way people decked out their coolers was even better than looking at Christmas lights. I think the lights just give these people an excuse to party in the streets and have your kids see Christmas Lights. It's a pretty good compromise for parents and kids.

Our friends Jason and Kaley have been patiently waiting for this bundle of joy for as long as I've known them! Introducing Van Frederick Huette. He is absolutely handsome and so sweet!! He will be the future brisket cooker while Reagan and Alexis man the chili team. All three babies did great on our journey through the Heights. Alexis slept just long enough for me to get this picture, but other than that, she decided that she wasn't napping yesterday but was still in a great mood! She was very smitten with Mr. Beau too! She just smiled at him every time he looked at her!