Search Lights

As I was driving home with my daughters ... and Jax ... on Saturday night from my brother's house we saw search lights in the distance. This reminded me of something my dad did when I was a child.

I don't remember how old I was, I remember I was young. San Marcos was not built up like it is today ... not much on San Marcos Blvd at all. We have lived here since I was one year old ... so I have seen a lot of change.

One night we saw search lights from our house on top of the hill, over looking the valley. My dad said, "Hey! Let's go find out where they are!" Yeah, an adventure! I was excited!

We loaded up in the car and set out to find the search light location! I remember sitting in the back seat watching my dad drive and look up into the night sky for the lights. He would look out, then navigate the streets, getting us closer and closer.

Once we found them, dad parked the car, then took us out to look at the lights. He then went on to explain to us how they work, powered by a motor and rotating all about. He pointed to the source of light, then followed the bright light line into the sky where it was moving around. It is so like my dad to explain how things work ... lots of fun for a child!

So now when ever I see search lights in the night sky, I think of this day when I was a child. Such happy memories. I have another good one of a hot air balloon ... but that I will save for another blog!

Blessings!