I miss the magic of childhood. I am lucky to be privy to bits of it wafting by me as I watch Adam grow up. We went to the Boardwalk on Monday evening to surprise our good friend Heidi for her birthday (which was an act of spontaneity that, for me, is something to be proud of. . . Adam didn't go to bed until about 10pm, which is usually enough to make my head explode, but I had fun and it was well worth it! Go me!)
Walking up to the Boardwalk with all the flashing lights, rumblings of roller coasters and bursts of excited screams from passing rides made me remember. . . remember when riding green dragons and eating soft pretzels and trying to win stuffed animals was fun and magical and something to look forward to for weeks. And I forgot. . . forgot about the long drive, gas money, bedtimes, well-balanced meals, budgets, having to get up early the next morning and 'shoulds'. It was wonderful to remember and to forget.
And it was wonderful to be reunited with some Santa Cruz friends. Where else do you get fake mustaches to wear as disguise for a surprise party in public - and where else does everyone wear them the entire evening with such style and confidence?! (And where else does the stake president not only wear a fake mustache, but produce the funniest roller coaster picture ever? - see below, center picture) Only Santa Cruz, I tell you.
He couldn't get a smile big enough.
Happy birthday Heidi, and thanks for the fun Amy!!
Happy birthday Heidi, and thanks for the fun Amy!!