WICKED ~ ~ ~ ~

OK! We yanked the kids out of school early on Wednesday and headed to downtown Houston to go see the musical "Wicked." It was absolutely fabulous -- as I expected-- but a surprise to my hubby and son. They enjoyed it so much more than they thought they might.

I don't know why, but anytime someone singing live in front of me hits a great note, or creates a beautiful harmony, my eyes well up with tears. This occurred numerous times last night. The show was funny, clever, and extremely entertaining.

Before the show, we stopped to eat at a downtown restaurant named Cabo "Mix Mex" Grill. While the Happy Hour atmosphere wasn't a perfect family setting, the food was incredible. The salsa was fresh with lots of cilantro and the plate I had, the Chicken DeCabo, is something I will crave for a long time.

On the way home today, we stopped to tour the Blue Bell Ice Cream factory in Brenham, where my children "joyfully" posed for me.

Her, in a whiney tone, "WhaaaAAaaat??"
Him, with a stern look, "The sign says not to touch it."

Then we stopped to take advantage of a Central Texas tradition--taking pictures in a field of BlueBonnets (The State Flower of Texas).

"Like all the best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements."

-- Elizabeth II