Well we decided to take a short trip to the Gaylord Texan on Father's Day weekend which also happened to be Campbell's Birthday weekend as well. We arrived in Grapevine on Saturday morning and the girls were so excited to be there. My parents went above and beyond and actually met us at the Rainforest Cafe for lunch to surprise the birthday girl. She was a little speechless when she saw them. After enjoying a good meal we moved the party to the Bass Pro Shops to look around and dream about some of the beautiful boats there. Once we were done my parents went back to Waco and we went back to the hotel to greet our friends the Driskills who were meeting us there for the weekend.
The first stop was to get a little balloon art. I had forgotten how beautiful the atrium is there.
Our sweet girls in front of the faux Alamo in the atrium.
Then we moved on to a crazy picture with Fiona.
Last but not least for the day we enjoyed the water park they have there. I have to say the lazy river was quite enjoyable. By the time we got there on Saturday night most people had gone to dinner and I think there were only about 20 of us left at the water park. I decided at the end of the day that the Gaylord Texan is the perfect compromise for parents and children. There is a water park for the children to enjoy and still the beauty and luxury for the adults to enjoy. Definitely a hit for every member of our family.
On Sunday we surprised our husbands with a Rangers game for Father's Day. The things we do for our amazing husbands. It was so hot with no breeze but at least we were in the all you can eat seats with some shade. I figured since Campbell is more into the food than the game that would be a good compromise for her.
Cary & Cory
A cool thing happened while we were walking into the park...each year the girls register to be junior Rangers which means you get a free item and some coupons for different things at the ballpark during the season. Since this was our first time to the ballpark this season the girls had to register. When signing them up Cary mentioned that is was Campbell's birthday that day and the sweet lady proceeded to hook her up for her special day. While I was shopping with the girls, she arranged with Cary for Campbell to go on the field before the game, get her picture on the big screen, and have the experience of a lifetime. (of course, Kaylee would have appreciated it more since she is the Rangers fan but Campbell loved the attention.)
Dad and Campbell on the field
Campbell on the big screen
Kaylee and I in the stands trying not to be too jealous;-)
Our family after the game
Our sweet friends the Driskills
After sweating ourselves to death we decided to head back to the water park and shut it down for the evening. It was such a fun weekend filled with family, friends, and memories. I look forward to going back again soon.
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