Month: January 2014

We spent a lot of time on the visit from Michelle and Jared just relaxing, talking, eating and they played a lot with the girls. Jared thought the girls would enjoy Mario Kart, so they sent the game and steering wheels to the house in advance so they could give it to the girls. So of course Jared played with them and Nadia loved it!

We introduced them to Hard Eight for lunch one day. It was a little chilly waiting in the outside line so the girls snuggled up (I know the backlighting is bad, but I still think the photo is cute).

We also took them to Twisted Root because I have been wanting to try it too. YUM! They make their own Root Beer and have all kinds of varieties of meat. YUM again!

We also went to Grapevine Mills so they could do a little shopping. Mike and I took the girls to ride the carousel while M&J shopped. It’s a fun one because it goes fast.

Crafting of course!

We were so blessed by Michelle and Jared spending their vacation time with us. The highlight of the week was Jared’s proposal including us. We love you both very much and come back to Texas any time!!!

I have never seen the Hippos out of the water at the zoo and this photo makes me smile every time I see it!

While Michelle and Jared were visiting the weather continued to be lovely so we headed over to the Fort Worth Zoo. We got there late enough to miss the bulk of the field trips and we had a great time. Most of the animals seemed really active and I am sure it was because the weather was so pleasant.

We take a photo of the girls on the Komodo every visit, so it was cute for Michelle and Jared to join in.

I love this photo! I already have it framed and in the living room.

I love the baby elephants at the zoo! So cute with their mommies.

Amelie saw this photo and said, “Did I do that? Did I sit by him?”

The stockyards was being decorated for Christmas while we were there.

My sister Michelle’s fiance Jared has never been to Texas and so we decided to take him right down to the Stockyards for a little taste of Cowtown.

We watched the longhorn cattle drive go up the street and then did some shopping. A giant bag of salt water taffy may have hitched a ride home with us – especially the candy corn and cupcake flavor.

We also took Michelle and Jared over to see Billy Bob’s which is the world’s largest honky tonk.

After all the wandering around we ate lunch at the “Love Shack” and it was just as good as all the hype – especially the onion rings and homemade chips. Mmmmmmm.

The girls had to pose on the saddle like they did when we went to the Stockyard’s last November. It was a fun time and the weather was perfect!