Well we just got back from our Mini-vacation before school starts for both of the girls and things get a little crazy around here. We left on Wednesday morning and drove to Fossil Rim Wildlife Park which was only about a little over two hour trip. The girls were so excited to be going on an adventure.
It was so much fun to drive through the park and look at the girls' faces as each animal came up to the car begging for food. There were so many beautiful animals to see. Kaylee enjoyed reading the names and description on each animal from the brochure as we came upon them. This turned out to be a fun game for us all to play. It is breathtaking to see so many things God created in this setting. From each animal to the views, it is all a true treat for the eyes.
I think this ostrich wanted to stick its neck in the car and take a ride with us.
There were a lot of different breeds of deer a long the path. Some were even tame enough to let you touch them.
We thought this picture was too funny. The car had their sunroof open and the giraffe was just making itself at home to get some food.
After about 1 1/2 hours of driving we got to the midway point and ate at the restaurant called The Lookout. I am sure you can see why from the picture. The view is so pretty!
Next we decided to go check out the Petting Zoo. There were turtles, goats, birds, and sheep. Both girls enjoyed brushing the hair on the goats and petting them a lot. In this same area there is also a Gift Shop which had very reasonably priced souvenirs. Kaylee got binoculars and a stuffed cheetah and Campbell got binoculars and a stuffed monkey. (Campbell's favorite movie to watch right now is Monkey Trouble which is an old Disney movie I happened to record off the TV about a month ago, thus the monkey choice.) All that to say we spent less then $20 total in the gift shop Yeah!!
After that brief intermission we were off again to take in the rest of the park. There is an amazing cheetah reserve at the Wildlife Center also. It was so neat to watch them interacting with each other and just roam around.
The Rhino was our last stop on the tour. We did get to see an ostrich scare off a few deer because she wanted all the leftover food to herself. Who knew an ostrich could make such a scary noise.
We next left the park and headed to Granbury to buy Kaylee a life jacket since I did not realize hers did not fit till the night before and we were planning on going to the river the next day:) On our little drive around town we happened upon one of our favorite restaurants, Babe's, so of course we had to stop and eat dinner there before heading to the Inn to check in for the night.
Today was a wonderful day that I think the four of us will remember for a long time. We could not have asked for better weather in August or better behaved daughters. Thank you Lord for letting us enjoy the wonders of your creation and make wonderful memories together.
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5 comments:
What a great trip. We only live 50 minutes from Fossil Rim and havent been yet. We have been to the Dinosaur Park. Glad you all have fun before the start of school :)
That looks like so much fun and I think it's great you guys did that just the four of you before school starts. What a fun trip! The girls are such cutie pies.
Aww. That looks like SO much fun!! I bet your girls had a BLAST! BTW-I can't wait to see Kaylee's first day of school pics. She is always SO decked out!! :)
Looks like some good, fun, family time together.
Oh, I so wish we would have caught that when we were there...only two hours away. AWESOME!
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