Sunday, December 30, 2012

Texas Size Christmas

To think, we use to have food texture issues with this adorable toddler.  Look at him now...sitting in the famous Cattleman's restaurant of the Fort Worth Stockyards holding a T-bone and ready to try out his new eye teeth.  He could not be more delighted with himself.
Blake represented his Texas heritage well that night.  He stayed on that bone for a good 20 minutes.  I am not even sure how we separated the two of them. 
 Cattleman's restaurant is still a cowboy's steakhouse.  We were the minority with plenty of cowboy hats around us.
Here's a photo of mom and dad awaiting their fine steak dinner.  Matter of fact, dad was SURE his prime rib was better than any steak at the table! 

We were only in Texas for few days.  But here are a few of our favorite highlights...
Blake and Louie on a Texas Longhorn Bull.  Blake was not sure this was the best idea.
But Louie loved it!


Blake truly did like riding his own little Shetland pony much better!
Aunt Laurie, Grandma Hoot (Hunter) and Louie walking down the Main Street of the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Riding the Christmas Choo-Choo around the stockyards.
Running around the church gym, playing choo-choo with Grandpa Hoot's walker, and flying Uncle Jeff's remote control helicopter.
Making muffins with Grandma Hoot.
With my siblings:  Jeff, me, Kate, Blake and Becky. 
It was a quick trip but packed in some quality time with my family in Texas.  I don't think Louie will forget camping with Uncle Jeff in mom and dad's garage with a space heater.  Louie was in awe with many questions as he watched Jeff put up the tent, blow up the air mattresses and set up the sleeping bags.  At this point, sleeping on real bed wasn't the preferred option.  Both Louie and Blake loved being spoiled by their aunts and uncles and playing with their Texas cousins.  I think this will be a repeat trip... but only if Uncle Jeff will bring his tent!





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