A Little Wandering - Breweries and Bridgeport, TX

 After the Red Hat luncheon, Mister and I departed for Bridgeport.  I had heard of a quilt show going on there and wanted to say hi to a friend who lives in that area.  Off we go - Oh, and Mister found a new brewery as well.

August Red Hat Luncheon

 My schedule allowed me another opportunity to enjoy the company of the Red Hat ladies.  These moments are hard to come by so I treasure them when they take place.  Today, we are off to the Outback in Addison.  Mister is dropping me off so we can explore someplace else this afternoon, so he'll be around to take the group picture at the end.  It's a plan.  

My arrival is met with some shock --- partly because it's rare that I get to attend and partly because I didn't decide until the last minute.  However, it's great to be here.

Prairie Creek Park Fun

 Let's get out of the house and actually do some walking.  It is not 110 degrees anymore and I'll take the 20 degree change with glee.  We have a destination and search out a coffee shop along the way.  Eiland's Coffee pops up and that's new to us, so why not?  Turns out it is in the old Pearl Cup shop, but that doesn't matter.  Mister orders and as I wait nearby, he returns with THREE cups of coffee.  I give him a "what's up" look and just hear, "they made too many."  Okie dokie.  Off we go to Prairie Creek Park.  It's been on my list for some time now and I guess today is the day.  We find a spot to park right near the bridge leading into the park (north end) and, with coffee in hand (one stayed in the car) and cameras ready, we are ready for our walk.

Josh's Visit - Days 3 and 4 - Dallas Zoo included

 Today we aim to check off some more on Josh's list.  We're heading out while it is semi-cool and the zoo is our destination because we just didn't get enough animals yesterday.  Hahaha.  I LOVE the zoo so you know I'm joking.  As we arrive, the penguin pool is full.

Josh's Visit - Days 1 and 2 (Dallas World Aquarium)

 I am on the road.  Joshua would like to come and spend a few days with Gammy and Grandpa and I'm happy to have him.  I'm driving halfway to Abilene to meet up with Jen.  Music is playing and I'm cruising along when I notice these HUGE planes crossing my path.  I'm not sure just which planes they are or which base they're from, but it's cool.  I get Josh retrieved and home we go.  He goes into the guest room and we never see him again today.  

26th -  Peeking through the door, it's 9:30 and we still haven't seen him.  He has moved occasionally, so I KNOW he's alive.  Fourteen hours after he disappeared --- he has risen.  Too funny.  Some explanation that he is on vacation and I'm not going to wake him for anything helps and he discovers that this time here will be whatever he wishes it to be.  I think we're on the same page now.

At this point, Grandpa is on a conference call and the  noise coming from the street is crazy loud.  A peek shows that it will continue for awhile.  He's REALLY happy.

H & Z Are Here!! Days 6 and 7

 What shall we do today?  That is the question I asked and they responded with "the children's garden."  Now, I'm not real sure of this as I think they've outgrown it, but as I have a membership, I'm willing to give it a whirl.  The first place H&Z head is to the maze.  

H & Z Are Here!! Days 4 and 5 (Includes zoo)

 It's Day 4 with the kids and our last morning in Abilene.  When we arrive with donuts and breakfast for all, they are already packed and Hyrum even has his suitcase downstairs.  Impressive.  Also, they are starving, lol.  Their Montana schedule has not been easy on them down here.  People don't even start moving until around 9 and by then, these two are narrowing in on lunch back home.