We did the hotel breakfast on my birthday. Met all the people packing to leave and also the EC who were having a 9 AM meeting today. Anne joined us at the table and we chatted. Mary invited us to dinner with them and several others tonight. The day started out sunny but clouds rolled in. We headed over to the Arboretum at around 9:30. The gardens were lovely. I was expecting to see the pumpkins but they had all been moved out and the 12 days of Christmas were running. Huge gazebos contained animated figures playing out the 12 days. It was a little early for Christmas but enjoyable. There were a few brides and many Quincinerras which is a 15th birthday celebration coming out for Hispanic girls. Not only were the girls there to be photographed in the garden but whole families came along to watch. the dresses were elegant, the girls also covered with jewels. Around noon we had a beer and Brat but it started pouring. We moved to a table with an umbrella and were soon joined by a Russian son and parents taking advantage of the shelter. I waited until our 12:30 checkin and
got us checked into our flight for tomorrow. The Russians were living in
Arizona and visiting Dallas. We walked some more after lunch then saw that
rain was imminent again. We left in time as the rain started again and was with
us all the way back to the hotel. Joe called as we got to the hotel. Paige,
Christa, EMily and Joe had birthday greetings. We did Facetime later in the
hotel room for more Birthday songs.
At 6 PM we went out with Mary & husband Bill, Terry Post, Susan Anderson, Bill
Price and Winston. The restaurant was Mi Cocina and was a contemporary Tex-Mex
place. it was very cleanly laid out. We were served promptly by a nice young
man. I had the Poblano sauce Enchilada with rice and refried beans accompanied by a Dos Equus beer. The assembled crowd sang Happy Birthday which was a surprise. That's 3 times. Came back to the hotel happy and tired.