Hello!Wonderful job on the picture, perfectly capturing the main themes and emotions of the episode! I'm happy to say I saw this episode, and all in all I liked it! I liked Twilight in this episode, and I also liked her family. Iron Will is quite the antagonist as well (not necessarily a villain, but the opposition to the protagonist). There were three things that really stuck out to me in this episode.1: The Introduction. I'm sure 80% of the fandom was asking the same thing when they heard the synopsis:This is a family vacation after all, and it would mean a lot to Spike fans if he was there. He's been such a faithful assistant to Twilight and everyone else for seven seasons; many, myself included, believed it was high time for Twilight to acknowledge him as more than just a "no. 1 assistant." Then the teaser commercial for the episode aired...with no Spike present. Many were understandably concerned and bummed, but some still hoped (myself included) that he'd at least get a single scene. Then the introduction played...and this was my response ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVL2V8… ).Suffice it to say, I was ecstatic. I've waited so long for those words: "You're as much a part of my family as anypony." This opens the gates to greater exploration of their relationship in the future, which is the chief thing I look for in this show (alongside Twilight's development and a simple, fun time). At the very least this gives us assurance that. It goes to show how much they've changed over seven seasons. From him just being an assistant and bizarrely not showing up for her birthday party in Season 2, to her promising never to send him away in Season 3. From having Hearth's Warming traditions in Season 5, to having motherly protective instincts in "A Flurry of Emotions" (when the baby threw the mashed peas). From a cook-off just for fun in "A Health of Information," to this! I love this deepening and evolving relationship!Furthermore, it was just sweet seeing how much they care for each other and know each other. Spike was more than willing to shoulder the burden of princess work. And when Twilight was given the opportunity to go, her first reaction wasn't "Cool! Here's a list of chores to do. See you Spike!" Nope! Essentially she said, "I can't leave you behind because you're family too!" GAH, Iit! The perfect opening, and my favorite part of the episode!!!2: The Conflict. I felt so friggin sorry for Twilight this episode. She didn't deserve any of that stuff that happened to her. I will admit, I raised an eyebrow when no one took notice of her sadness (possibly exception of her mother) and tried to comfort her then and there. Their mistake was understandable (they were distracted by the phenomenon they witnessed), but still a bummer.3: Night Light and Twilight. I had a bit of a headcanon that Twilight was a daddy's girl. I thought, "wouldn't it be funny is she took more after her father than her mother, especially in a girl's show where the mother would more likely be the primary influence?" As it turns out, shesomething of a daddy's girl! She certainly got her knack for organization from her father. I love it! Also, that bingo table scene where she checked up on his progress was precious.Well there's my essay. If you read it, I offer my sincerest condolences and will hold a funeral for the loss of your time