Howdy Big Tex

The boys, Nana and I headed to opening day at the State Fair of Texas last Friday! The boys have never been and I can't remember the last time I went to enjoy the Fair.  Mom told me the best day to go was opening day- not as many crowds, cleaner restrooms, better corn dogs, friendlier people.  She was right on all of that expect one thing- we stood in line for 1.5  hours to get in.  What?! The credit card machine was down and the ticket scanner was not working properly.  So, we had a delayed start.  But the boys were troopers and we had a blast!! Here they are waiting to get in....

Once we got in it was empty and wonderful!! The first stop was the Little Hands on the Farm.  This was the boys favorite- they have been talking about this ever since we left! Before heading in we had to take this pic- Luke the cow, Charlie Big Tex and I'm not sure who I was. :)

Once they entered they fed the hens and grabbed some eggs

Then they planted some seeds...

...and watered them.

Then they rode their tractor on the farm- cutest little farmer I know. :)

Picking up some milk..

At the end, we ran into Aunt Glenda.  She works at the gift shop!

Next up we went to the petting zoo.  So much fun!!

I thought this was a sweet picture of them heading to the Midway- until I saw Charlie.  Ha!

We then headed to the Midway and Luke had to ride the motorcycles.  This boy has NO FEAR! Most of the rides he didn't even hold on!

Then, Charlie and Luke rode the whales together...

Love how Charlie is holding on for his life and Luke isn't even holding on!

We took a break from the Midway and stopped for a funnel cake. This has been Charlie and I's tradition when we go to Main Street Days in Grapevine.  We always get a funnel cake and we had to get one at the Fair as well.   Luke gladly joined in on the tradition this year.  :)

Then the sugar high came and they started their own dance party! Luke has some good moves!

The last ride they picked was this one.  It was nice and slow for Charlie- Luke was not impressed though! He wanted more action!

What a fun day at the Fair with the boys and Nana! I can't wait to take the boys back next year and start this sweet tradition with them!

Austin Family Weekend

Last weekend, we packed the car and headed down to Austin for the weekend to cheer on our Horns.  It was the first time we had been to Austin as a family of 4 and we were so excited! 

When we were almost to Georgetown, I realized I left the tickets at home! Oh my golly! Thankfully Maw-Maw saved us and was able to help.  We stopped at will call at the stadium and they were able to get us our tickets.  Thank goodness!!! Thank you Maw-Maw!!!

After we got our tickets, we headed to our favorite burger place- SHAKE SHACK!! They just opened one in Austin and we were hungry and ready to eat!

After we ate, we headed to the Co-op!!! The boys each picked out one thing they wanted.  Charlie a Longhorn slap bracelet and Luke chose a stuffed Bevo. 

 Charlie Austin loves Austin!

 Go Horns! Beat Cal!

 We then went back to the hotel and rested up for a few minutes and the big boys headed to the game! Charlie was so excited.  I was excited to just hang with just Lukie for the night too.  I forgot how easy things are with just one child. :)

 Before walking to the stadium

Charlie was so proud to give him his ticket.

 Waiting for the band

 Go Horns!

 So, at this point I don't even think the first quarter was over yet and Charlie was done taking pictures and was hungry! All he wanted was nachos!

 He instantly perked up when he got his nachos and saw Nana and Papa!

 Then after halftime he saw Pops!

 Hook'em!

 Before he left he experienced Amy's ice cream for the first time.  He told me this was his favorite moment from the game!

Walking back to the car- Charlie was exhausted and poor Justin had to carry him across campus to the car.

 We had read a lot of Texas books getting him ready for the game.  He talked all week about seeing the tower lit up orange after the Horns win.  He was really sad to not see it lit up orange.  Us too Charlie!

The next morning we had breakfast at our hotel- with Bevo! :)

 And then headed down to Lady Bird Lake to run and burn out their energy before the car ride home!

We had the best weekend in Austin and can't wait to take the boys back again!!