Singing Bears III

Traditions are traditions ... 

because a mom somewhere dressed up her kids, 

washed faces, packed snacks, and finally made it 

to a magical destination, had fun herself, 

and insisted upon going again and again 

regardless of the opinions of her children.

At least that is how I believe this tradition is unfolding.

I always get excited about the "Singing Bears" and this year 

even convinced my sister and mother to come along; 

I may or may not have explained exactly what these bears were,

and there may have been some confusion and/or disappointment upon arrival,

but I still think Leonard Bearstein {and his accompanying orchestra}

is quite charming ... you can't help but sing along to Christmas carols 

and take your picture by the bears ... unless you are Alekzander!!!

{He did enjoy eating a bagel and climbing all over the benches,

but he was not into the bears ... yet again.}

Anderson had no choice but to pose with ATB & Mommy. 

 Mia and her boys

ATB and Anderson 

{"Just one more picture please."}