On Sat morning, I had to work, but when I got off we got dressed and we drove to Ft. Worth. http://www.fortworthstockyards.org/
It is known for its Stockyards and texas long horns. We got there, had lunch, and then we shopped just a bit, but I wasnt really in the need for a giant belt buckle or spurs... so we didnt buy anything. At 4 pm a herd of cattle parade is planned everyday so we waited on the side of the street to see this big event...well here is a pic...
if you blinked I promise you would miss it...but it was neat to see!
Then mom and I walked around to see the other shops and then later on that night at 8 pm we went to the rodeo that they have each weekend. Luckily the weather was about 74 or so all day so we werent cold, but we were nervous about sitting out in the cold for the rodeo, but when we went inside the colosium we noticed it was indoors so we were very excited!!!! Thanks Ft. Worth http://www.stockyardsrodeo.com/
then on Sunday we had to get my phone fixed and we had great Italian food. Then mom went with me to work and she met the family and we had a great night.
Monday I had also planned a whole day's worth of activities. We drove to Grapevine to shop at some outlets called Grapevine Mills (it is the same concept as Discover Mills). We then headed over to the Gaylord Texan Resort (which is the same concept and company as Oprayland Resort). Well they really decorate the building crazy for Christmas conplete with a giant gingerbread house, and 2 reindeer's and of course a real Mrs. Clause. In this hotel there is an ice exhibit right now.
http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-texan/special-events/grapevine-dallas-events/ice/index.html
It is a 14,000 square foot building that is decorated with over 2 million lbs of pure ice (that is how the radio promoted it). We walked in and they give you a giant blue parka to put o. (oh I also forgot to tell you that from Sunday night to monday the weather dropped from 74 degrees to 28!!!) So as we were walking thru the ice exhibit the room was held at 9 degrees to make sure the ice does not melt. *as an added note, I will say mom loves ice sculptures, on all her cruises I feel as though she comes home with more ice pictures than she does of the beaches and she jokes that she wants ice sculptures for my wedding reception when ever that happens*but anyways the ice sculptures were unbelievable *I will have pics, but they are on mom's camera, I will get them soon*. After the Ice exhibit, we were driving home and a friend of mine sent me a text message saying he was going to the Mav's game...Mom said "what is a mav game?" I told her it was Dallas' basketball team, so she said I love basketball, so we went to see about getting tickets at last minute. We found free parking and then walked right up to the door and bought tickets from a guy. When we got inside we were actually in the highest of highest nose bleeds...The Mav's lost, but it was a good game! (it was mom's first professional basketball game!)
Tuesday we met a friend of mine for lunch because I wanted her and mom to meet, and then we had massages later that day. I have a usual person that I go to each time, his name is Jordan. He is so great, that I wanted to give him to mom for part of her Christmas. He thought that was funny that I told him, I am giving you to my mom for Christmas. Our massages were so fabulous, and then the rest of the night we just chilled out and then we watched Mamma Mia in bed!
Wednesday ended by us sleeping in, and running a few last minute arrands, and than I took mom to the airport. It was sad to have her go, but we had such a great week together! Thanks mom for coming to visit, thanks Dad for letting me borrow mom for a week! Loveya...
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Hi Gilly... I have actually stayed in Ft. Worth at the same hotel Kennedy stayed the last night he was alive. I ate at Cattlemen's Steak House inside the stockyard. I had my first try at Lamb Fries there. Nasty I must say. You will have to look them up to see what they are. Looks like you and Mom had a great time!
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