Christmas Lights

Last night we saw Christmas lights from an entirely new perspective--flying over Fort Worth in a Cessna. Jimmy asked us last weekend if we'd like to go see the lights from the air. Of course we weren't going to turn down the invitation.
We met at their house and loaded into the Suburban to drive to the airport. First Dave and I flew with Jimmy, Landon, and Hayden. Landon sat on my lap the entire time. He was relaxed for much of the ride resting his arm on the window of the plane and taking in the sites. Evidently, tilting over to the side for an easier view is a bit scary to a three-year old since he told his dad he was scared he was going to fall out of the plane. I assured him that I would hold on to him tightly. Despite his uneasiness, he never fidgeted or fussed; reassurance from his daddy was all that was needed to know all was well. Dave and Hayden shared the back seat of the Cessna. Hayden was excited to see the Superman Tower at Six Flags.
Jimmy flew us around Fort Worth so that we could see the big tree down town. We flew over two residential neighborhoods where each house was decorated and the streets were filled with the glow of a continuous string of red brake lights. We also got an aerial view of The Ball Park at Arlington where the Texas Rangers play and were treated to a view of the future home of the Dallas Cowboys. We took some pictures that didn't turn out very well. In order to capture the lights, we had to use the night setting, which requires a VERY steady hand. I can't keep my hand steady enough on the ground. let alone while riding in a plane.
Back on ground, we waited while Jimmy took Keaton and Reagan for their aerial tour of the lights.
We had a great time and are so thankful for such good friends who show us new things!