Movie Night in the Park

Helotes had it's first ever movie night in the park last week. They set up a huge inflatable movie screen and show a family movie when it gets dark. They also have a bounce house to entertain the kids before the movie. I thought it sounded like something the kids might enjoy so we packed up a blanket, some chairs and snacks and headed to the park for a movie last Friday night...

I love it when she grabs his hand to lead the way and he willingly takes it and follows. Warms my heart every time.

Having lots of fun dancing to the music before the movie starts. The new town band also made their first public appearance and played a few songs (very reminiscent of songs played by the high school marching band). The kids thought that was neat.

That's the big blow-up screen in the background.

Waiting for the movie to start.

This month's movie was Ratatouille. The whole beginning was a little dramatic with the mice being chased by a man with a gun, then running and swimming through the dark tunnels of the sewer, falling down massive waterfalls, the main mouse losing the rest of his family, etc. Alli kept saying "I'm not sure about this. Is that scary, mom?.... I'm not sure about this." By the time the funny part of the movie started, it was getting really late and TJ was desperate to sleep, but just couldn't seem to make it happen outside with all that was going on around him. So, we headed home halfway through the movie. Alli wasn't too pleased about having to go home just when she was starting to get into the movie, but she was a big girl about it.

It was a fun experience, but maybe will be even more fun next year when TJ can stay up for it or with some pillows to make it a little more comfortable for everyone.