Santa, get yer spurs on

It's Christmas night when a freezing-cold Santa decides to look for a warm midwinter vacation spot while on his magical trip 'round the world delivering toys. Of course, Mrs. Claus wants to be in on the fun, so she climbs aboard. They have their sights on Texas and take a flight over the state pointing out cities, landscapes, and attractions of the great Lone Star state

Betty Lou Phillips is coauthor of The Night Before Christmas in Paris and author of Emily Goes Wild , an illustrated children's book, as well as numerous home design books on French style. She lives in Dallas.

Roblyn Herndon is coauthor of The Night Before Christmas in Paris. She lives in Houston.

Sheryl Dickert, illustrator and graphic designer, lives in Salt Lake City.