This spring break we have decided to really make each day count. So far, on Monday, we have gone the Bureau of printing and engraving, the place where they make money. We were in the presence of millions, maybe trillions of dollars! We have also played games and had dinner at the other dental school mormon friends house that night. On Tuesday, we went rock climbing (without the boys) and it was awesome! I was able to climb 7 different walls! Then on Wednesday we went to the Fort Worth Old Town where they have a daily cattle drive. It was pretty authentic and cool to see the real Old West! After that we went to the Fort Worth Zoo. Today we traveled to Downtown and Uptown Dallas via the DART and an original Trolley cart that is over 100 years old. It has been quite an experience and a week full of fun!
This is what the long horn cattle drive had to say:
"The Texas Longhorn and the American cowboy are two of the most enduring symbols of the Old West. They're a big reason why Fort Worth earned the nickname "Cowtown." And they formed the core of the great cattle drives of the late nineteenth century. Now, the romance and mystique of cowboys and cattle drives returns to Fort Worth with The Herd - Texas Longhorns driven by genuine Texas cowhands - offering an unforgettable glimpse into the past. You'll hear the jingle of spurs, the cattle bawling, and the rhythm of the hoofbeats. As The Herd passes, a bygone era comes to life before your eyes."
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| As they promised they had the long horn cattle walk down the Exchange Ave. They were huge! |
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| They day was perfect! Sunny, clear blue skies! |
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| Ben and Luke |
I love Luke's monkey looking out with the boys!
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| Emily saying Yee-haw! To me it sounds like (hija in Spanish LOL) |
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Luke was running like crazy. See those cobblestones, Luke or Ben luckily didn't trip on those. However, while having a yummy picnic, Luke managed to trip on some stairs and literally kiss the ground. You'll see in the following pictures how bad his bruise and scrapes on his forehead and nose are. He did cry, but he soon forgot about it. (Emily's addition:)This is his first facial battle wound (He is normally a very careful boy and rarely gets scraped up!) I think Francisco had a harder time with the injury than Luke did. ;) He is such a loving Papi and he just hates to see his babies in pain. |
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| I love Sam's expression. |
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| I don't think Sam is much of a cowboy... yet |
This video is a little boring, but oh well. It was cute in person.
After a good day in the "Old West", we've decided to go to the zoo.
The Fort Worth zoo is rated in the top 5 of the country!
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| I hope you agree with me that human baby species, particularly this one, is so cute. (By the way, no color enhancement was necessary in these pictures! That really is his eye color!) |
