Hogs and Aggies

We went on a little family trip last weekend to Dallas. It was our first time to drive and stay in a hotel with both kids. It was much better than I anticipated. The kids were actually really great and I only had a couple meltdowns!! Ava LOVED the hotel and did not want to leave. She ran around opening drawers and stayed on the telephone. Sam was as happy as he could be following her around.

When we got in on Friday night we went to dinner with James' aunt and uncle and some of his cousins. We both loved seeing everyone, but we had two hungry, grouchy kids!! We ate about two hours past their bedtime. Ava ended up being a real trooper, but poor little Sam had a hard time!!

Rick, Sam, Linda, Lauren and Ava

Linda and Lauren were so sweet to play with Ava and she loved every minute of our visit with them.

James' parents came in Saturday morning and we took the kids to the Dallas World Aquarium. We were in Dallas for the football game, but that might have been the highlight of the trip for me. The aquarium was more like a zoo, and both of my kids just loved it! It is so fun for me to see things through their sweet little eyes.

This bird decided to sit on Grandpa's shoulder - Ava thought that was so funny!

Sam loved the birds - he pointed and laughed all day!

I have very few pictures of Ava's face while we were there. She seriously did not have time to turn around and smile for the camera!

Sam enjoying his ride!

Ava was devastated when she realized we were leaving. She planted her feet on the ground and I had to carry her out. We will definitely plan another visit the next time we are in Dallas.

Saturday night we got to go to the game at the new Cowboys stadium. The kids stayed at the hotel with Grandma (James' mom) and Andrea. James rewarded the guys he works with and their wives with a box at the stadium - which was awesome. We had so much fun - especially the Razorback fans :)

James and I were both as anxious to see the giant TV as much as the game. We had heard so much about it, and just so you know it is as great as everyone keeps saying!!

Margaret and me

The guys hanging out in the box - I think they were chowing down on the most delicious nachos I have ever had at any sporting event!!

The Aggie band - they may not have won the game, but they won halftime by a landslide!!