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The Polar Express

December 8, 2014

We boarded the Polar Express tonight and it was so much fun! In Grapevine they have a historic train that carries you back and forth to the North Pole. We sang Christmas carols, got a bell from Mrs. Claus, and when we arrived at our destination we met Santa.

The elves greeted us along with a LOT of snow. We watched a cute show and then got some frosty hot chocolate 🙂

Here are some photos of our night on the Polar Express. It was so fun watching Connor light up and it’s just as much fun for us to watch the magic happen.

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Lufthansa Taste of America Dinner Party

October 22, 2014

Last week we attended a fancy dinner hosted by Lufthansa USA. Lufthansa is kicking off their #TasteOfAmerica food truck journey across the country and will be hosting different events along the way.

We celebrated Lufthansa’s new regionally-inspired menus and had the opportunity to try the onboard experience on the ground at an exclusive dinner party in Irving.

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We walked into a beautiful home and were immediately greeted with champagne accompanied by the music of a string band. We mingled for a bit and then were all escorted out to the patio of the estate.

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Everything looked so gorgeous! The tablescape and atmosphere made for a perfect fall evening.

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We were all served a five-course dinner complete with wine pairing. Everything was delicious! If this is considered “airplane food” then sign me up honey! It was like eating at a 5 star restaurant. We were served exactly how you would be on the plane. The menu is available to passengers in first class and business.

We started off with an appetizer & small entrée.

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For the main course I chose pumpkin ravioli and Terence got the beef dish. Both were superb!

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After the main course we were served cheese platters and then dessert.

I chose the molten chocolate cake and OMG. Sooooo good! There was also an apple pie tart that looked amazing too!

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We had the best night out thanks to Lufthansa. If you fly with them anytime soon I’m 100% convinced you will LOVE the new menu! Thank you Lufthansa for the wonderful food, company, and treating us to such a fabulous night out!

Our Day at Sealife Grapevine with the Octonauts

July 10, 2014

We’ve been to Sea Life Grapevine a couple of times over the past few summers and it’s always so much fun! Connor has been learning about the ocean and sea life in school, so it was fun for him to see all of it in real life!

This summer Sea Life Grapevine has something really special for kids. The Octonauts are there to visit! Connor loves watching Octonauts and was super excited to meet these characters too! Now through July 20th the Octonauts will be at Sea Life Grapevine…so hurry and get your tickets to take your little ones to see them soon 🙂

My favorite spot is the sea tunnel where you are surrounded by an aquarium full of fish and even SHARKS! The floor is glass too so it looks like you are walking through the water.

Hi there turtle! I love the turtles!

SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium transports you into an amazing underwater world.

Prepare for astonishingly close views of everything from humble starfish and seahorses to graceful rays.
To get any closer you would have to get wet!
Amazing 360° Underwater Ocean Tunnel
30 Incredible Displays
More than 5,000 Sea Creatures
Challenge your fears with Shark Mission
Don’t forget to bring socks for your child if they are interested in playing in our Play Area!

Terence and Connor on the Octonauts ship.

Me and Connor in a bubble looking at all the fish.

Shark attack!!!!! Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!

At the very end we finally got to meet Kwazii! Connor was so excited and it was pretty cool!

If you are looking for something fun to do with your kiddos this summer that’s indoor and COOL inside!!! Ha ha! I highly recommend making memories at the Sea Life Grapevine Aquarium. We enjoy it more each and every time we visit!

Grapevine Aquarium + Win Free Tickets! #SeaLifeGrapevine

August 8, 2013

Prepare for picture overload ahead. A few weeks ago when my BFF and her family were in town we visited the Grapevine aquarium. It’s right across from Lego Land. If you are planning a trip to the city of Grapevine/DFW area I highly recommend the Grapevine Sea Life Aquarium. It was very kid friendly and Connor just LOVED seeing all the sea life up close. He has been talking about it for weeks. About to walk into the aquarium. The line was very organized and went pretty quick!

Connor and Daddy checking out all the fish There were so many cool nooks & crannies to explore

My favorite: The Sea Turtles

Connor getting a fun view inside the fish tank, we shall call him “Bubble Boy!”

Surrounded by water on all sides! Even the floor! Eeek! SHARKS….

Hello there Mr. Sting Ray

Doesn’t he look so friendly?

Seahorses

Jellyfish that changed colors with the lights

Catfish 🙂

You southern folk know what I’m talking about

Connor touching a Starfish

The super fab play area at the very end of our journey through the aquariumWe had the best time at the Grapevine Aquarium. Isn’t all that sea life amazing!!!When you reach the end there’s an awesome play area for the kiddos too! Connor got to touch a starfish and his favorite thing was the sharks and the stingrays.

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Day Trip to Austin

April 16, 2013

Terence and I took a little overnight trip to Austin this past weekend. We had driven through it, but I’ve never really explored the city. I must say it’s definitely an eclectic crowd! I can see why they call it “Food Truck Capital of the World”. Food trucks were everywhere….someday I want to go back and do a food truck crawl.

You couldn’t have asked for better weather either. Before we left we fueled up on coffee of course 😉

I had a great time catching up with one of my highschool friends, Malea, whom I hadn’t seen in a long while. She is so precious and it was so good to see her! We have to make a point to get together more often.

We also visited with Terence’s cousin Katy & her hubby Michael. They are always great tour guides. We stayed with them in Paris when they were living there….it was such a fun trip!

Getting some sno cones

We went to a really yummy pizza place and then visited a crazy candy shop. Some of that stuff shouldn’t be considered candy…just saying…..

Yummy breakfast with pancakes, bacon, eggs, potatoes, and croissants with strawberry butter.

I can see why BlogHer Food is going to be in this city….you can eat some place new every weekend and never run out of places to go!

A little shopping for Connor boy

Yummy Amy’s ice cream

Then we headed home….look at this truck.

Hilarious!

Not before grabbing a little Coffee Bean of course!

And now we are back, laundry is done. Connor is sick-again. UGH. Every time I leave town he gets sick. We went to the pediatrician today and he’s on antibiotics and allergy meds. You can tell he’s just miserable….poor little guy. Back to work tomorrow and time to grind away again. Is it too early for retirement???

Shrek Fest at The Gaylord Texan

August 18, 2012

We had a great time this weekend at the Gaylord Texan for Fun with Shrek and Friends. I entered a contest with Fort Worth Child Magazine and WON!!! They called me last week and yesterday after work off we went…..

If you are attending Blissdom 2013 this is where you’ll be! The Gaylord is HUGE! Like so big you’ll need a map to get around. It’s a super nice hotel with lots of great restaurants. Everything is right there so you’ll hardly have to leave. If you aren’t getting a room parking is $17 a day…just FYI. If you have a room parking is free with your room card. The amenities are great and the food is wonderful, but I’d say the average plate at each restaurant is around $15-$20. So unless you plan on driving off the grounds or bringing snacks plan to budget for food.
Okay so here is a recap of our trip (Prepare for picture overload!)

Our Room

The Bathroom

The view from our room. Last night they had an amazing fireworks show we could see from our balcony.

Connor checking out his Shrek book

Connor got some Shrek ears 🙂

This is check in area

Off we go!

The atrium in the middle of the hotel

A statue…no wait he’s real! This dude was funny he would scare little girls and jump up really fast.

They also had a huge train set in the atrium. Connor was obsessed with the trains.

Fiona’s Cookie Castle

These chocolate chip cookies were bigger than my hand

Waiting for the parade to start

Here he comes….it’s SHREK!!!

along with Puss & Boots and King Julian!!!

Those sneaky penguins from Madagascar

We forgot the child leash…

In the elevator on the way to our room

This morning we all got up and got ready for breakfast with Shrek and Friends

We got initiated as official ogars for the day

Connor was a little bit afraid of Shrek, but we got a photo with Daddy 🙂

Drinking our green slime!!!!

The breakfast buffet was amazing! Complete with everything you could ask for including a made to order omelet bar.

Shrek waffles

The green chocolate fountain

Puss and Boots came by to say hi!

Thank you Gaylord and Fort Worth Child Magazine we had a GREAT time!!!

xoxo

Category: Travel

Fa La La La La!!!

Connor and I met up with Uncle Garry & Aunt Loyce last night to visit the annual Christkindl Market in Arlington. It’s always so much fun and all the German food and goodies are so good!

Here are some pictures of our visit to Christkindl. If you live in the DFW area I would highly recommend a visit & it’s free to get in 🙂

We are almost done with our Christmas shopping. Connor and I are headed home to Arkansas and I’m so excited to see my family.

Still shopping for your little ones here is a cute idea:

If you have a little girl in your family check out Charmazing custom charm bracelet sets. This is Connor’s friend who lives next door and we gave it to her to play with and look how much fun she’s having! So cute! I would have loved this when I was young.