New Braunfels in December is Charming

Today you were my wingman on a little date with your mom! We went out for Chinese food, and you did such a good job at the restaurant!

Afterwards, we went to 2tarts Bakery, a super cute bakery in downtown New Braunfels that is notable currently because the owner is competing on a Food Network competition show that your mom is watching.

I think it was there that you saw your first ever Christmas Tree. You were mesmerized by it. Your mom loves this time of the year, so I’m super excited to see that you have that in common with her.

We went for a walk through downtown afterwards to look at the holiday lights. You were a big fan!

We drove around our neighborhood on the way home to look at more lights and to get inspiration for decorating our house for the season.

When we got home we watched A Charlie Brown Christmas and The Peanuts Movie, and we all napped.

It was a great day.

I love you both so much.

-Your Dad, Kerry

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