What to do - what to do? I have a driving schedule for today and am trying to figure out how to fit some fun in. Mister has to be in Irving for meetings from noon to eight. Brock is in conference until 4. Jill and Greyson are ready for anything. We let Brock and Jill sleep in a bit and get Greyson fed and ready for the day. He and I leave to pick her up and decide to go be mall walkers for a bit (I have to be back at the house by 11 to take Mister to Irving - this is one of those times when one car is a bit harried and Mister's meetings were TOTALLY unexpected when we planned this visit with Brock and Jill).
Northpark Mall always has great and interesting art.
Duck and Turtle time. This is one of my favorite features of this mall.
Just a walking and a looking - there was also a visit to the LEGO store and a treasure to take home. All in all a great way to kill a couple of hours. Now it is time to pick up Mister.
Mister has been picked up and dropped off. We have four hours before Brock needs to be picked up. Here we go. With Mister in Irving - we're already half way to Fort Worth - so a quick peek can be done. The Water Gardens is first.
She's VERY nervous.
Now - into Cowtown for a bit. There's quite a bit of work going on here --- nice to see.
Greyson learned what "crack the whip" means.
It's QUIET down here today. Great time of year to visit. We need lunch- so, a burger it is.
With Fried Pickles. Of course.
I promised Greyson a fun treat after and so a candy store visit ensued. He has learned what a PEZ dispenser is and does.
Just a wee bit about some parts of Cowtown - Until 1908, the Annual Fort Worth Fat Stock Show was held in a variety of locations. As interest in the event increased and its educational and promotional values were realized, livestock exhibitors sought a permanent home for the show. The Coliseum was constructed in 1907-08 to provide such an exhibition hall. Construction costs were borne by the Swift and Armour Packing Companies, and by the Fort Worth Stock Yards Company, which owned the property. The stock show was held here annually for 34 years. This site has been within three separate cities: North Fort Worth until 1909; Niles City, 1911-23; and in Fort Worth since 1923. It is the birthplace of the indoor rodeo, and the first live radio broadcast of a rodeo was transmitted here on WBAP Radio in 1923. The Coliseum also has served as a place for cultural, educational, religious, social, and civic events. In 1911, former President Theodore Roosevelt spoke here. Numerous entertainers and evangelists have appeared here. The great Italian tenor, Enrico Caruso performed here in 1920. In 1936, The Stock Yards Company sold the Coliseum to the City of Fort Worth. Historically it has been an important part of the city and the livestock industry. It is now having some work done to keep this treasure around.
Up to the stock yard overlook --- where are the longhorns?
Drat - they are not in one of the pens directly under the overlook --- but they are fairly close.
A little fun with our treats --- we had a pleasant time, just relaxing with coffee on the street and watching the activity. Next trip -- Jill wants to bring Brock here.
Time to pick up Brock - then back to the house to visit and play a bit. I lost track of time so a VERY quick dinner at Cane Rosso and then picked up Mister. Home to crash. Whew. I'm kinda tired of driving. Psst - the LEGO steam roller is made.
Busy Busu
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