Views of the Neighborhood – The Trail of Lights Opens.

~ John W. Howell

Today we are going to attend the opening of the Trail of Lights in Lakeway, sponsored by the Lakeway Department of Parks and Recreation. Since this event starts at sundown, we will only have dessert. We are being catered by The Yard Milkshake Bar of Austin. Our entertainment is Pilot.

Menu

Picture of an old time school bus

Let’s get rolling

Although we are a little early, the cookie decorating place is ready.

Compose a letter to Santa?

The bookmobile getting set up.

Facepainting. (of course)

Here is where the big man himself holds court.

There’s pizza.

Hot chocolate.

A bucking reindeer.

Jumbo Tron with the movie Polar Express playing.

Games.

Spirit of the season

The band is getting ready

Fires are ready for s’mores.

A sample of what everyone came to see.

Another shot.

I hope you enjoyed seeing the preparations for the grand opening of the Trail of Lights. Enjoy your milkshake and the music.

 

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I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

96 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – The Trail of Lights Opens.”

  4. This looks like great fun, and it’s just a short walk through the neighborhood. Thank you for taking us along. Enjoy the festivities and the good cheer with your family, John. It’s “that time of the year.” 🎄✨🎄

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  5. What a festive event! It looks like they offer something for everyone. I love seeing the bookmobile! Thanks for taking us along, John. Which milkshake did you sample? They all look yummy! Wishing you and the family a peaceful Sunday.

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  7. Outstanding, John. I didn’t want to go into the bookmobile though, because I figured I’d spend too much time there. Tis the Season desert looks scrumptious!
    What a great time everyone must have had – children and adults alike.

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  10. Excellent music selection for the occasion, John. I’ll have ‘Tis the Season’ dessert, make it two. Hoped to see your painted face. Once again, wonderful spirit in your neighborhood. Merry Christmas to you and your followers.

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  12. I was wondering if they need building permits to construct those ice cream creations at the top? I mean, that’s a week’s worth of yum right there.

    This tour had it all Boss. From games to the big guy to pizza and hot chocolate and s’mores . . . and yeah, I had to go over and peruse the website for CraigO’s pizza. Those pies are in keeping with the season, magical.

    And the perfect capper of a song for the ride. You tossed a perfecto.

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  13. What a great holiday event. Just what I would expect from your community. I loved the lights. Layton, Utah, has something like that in a park near my son’s house. We drove through it last year – you can also walk through it. It was overwhelming with all the animals and displays.
    As for the milkshakes, I’d better pass. They look like they’d add an inch to my hips, which definitely don’t need it!

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  14. I’m always impressed by the number and quality of events that your community participates in. It looks like a great place to live.

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  19. Lotsa fun where you live, John.
    OMG, I’ll have to pass on dessert. They’re counting at 900 – 1,000 calories.
    I do love Christmas lights!
    🐂🎄🐂🎄🐂🎄

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  23. This looks like a great holiday event to attend. If I had one of those Peppermint Frozen Hot Chocolates, that might fill me up a bit (ok a lot), so I would wait to get one until after I’ve done all the other activities available.🙂

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  26. Looks beautiful, John! With all that available food, no wonder we only get dessert this time. No worries — this is the kind of event I’d enjoy seeing (and I can’t help noticing that nobody is bundled up with hats, coats, and mittens, ha!)

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  30. Wonderful preparations,dear John! Ho-ho-ho! In our town there are also various activities à-la blue chicken….you know 😏 If we visit something, I shall email your some shots. Meanwhile I’m crafting Chrsitmas trees 🙂 🙂 🙂

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      1. Hmmm….more black ones, to be honest. No matter I’m a soccer fan & has been watching the world cup since 1998, I have no great joy to see so chocolate French team…As gli Azzurri(Italy) does not participate, the feast is not complete for me. I hoped for Brazil but…their team also leaves much to be desired. This World Cupis one of the oddest in my life.

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  32. Sorry I’m late, John, but as always, I really LOVE this feature. Especially when it’s all about Christmas. It looks like they were really set for a great day, and I hope they HAD one! Thanks for sharing! And Merry Christmas to you! 😊🎄😊

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