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Family Fun Day
Monday, July 20, 2009
Saturday we had a family fun day. Nathaniel planned some fun for us, and we enjoyed spending the day together. We laughed a lot, and enjoyed hanging out together.
We started with a tour of the Dr. Pepper Museum! We saw the machine they use to wash the glass bottles, as well as how they fill them, cap them, and date them. They even showed us the quality control center and tested our Dr Pepper knowledge. Then we were able to walk through the museum to see lots of memorabilia and hear a little more about the history of Dr Pepper, as well as its local history. The rest of the gang enjoyed an ice cold Dr Pepper. I declined the offer, but did take one sip of Levi's...I haven't had one in almost a year, and I had forgotten just how sweet they are.
Then we headed for family lunch. We shared a meal deal, and all came out stuffed. It amazes me the out of control portion sizes we have grown accustomed to. We ordered the deal for two people, and fed all four of us with LOTS of food left over. I only ate half of my sandwich! But oh it was yummy :) Sharing is a win-win! Saved calories and even better, we saved money$$ !
Back in the car and down the road for more fun! We found a great little farm where you can "pick-your-own"! We spent over an hour picking yummy blackberries. The kids had a great time helping us spot the ripe ones, and plucking them from the vine. We walked away with two pounds of fresh blackberries...not bad considering it is the end of the4 season and there had already been pickers out earlier in the day. Fun Fun!! I am planning some yummy recipes with our bounty, and am hoping I can figure out how to make some blackberry jam! Anyone know how?
After our berry picking it was back on the road. We headed to one of my favorite little cheap spots for some looking around. It was great to scope out some possible Christmas gift ideas and enjoy the air conditioning! :)
Then we enjoyed some pizza for dinner and then headed back home. It was a full day and the kids came home exhausted. Who am I kidding, Nathaniel and I came home exhausted!
Since we are unable to have a true "vacation" this year, we are hoping to take a few more of these fun day trips, enjoying the fun that is close to us, and finding some treasures along the way. Next on the list is a cheese-making factory tour. They make the cheese from their very own milk from cows grazing right out in the field! What a great educational experience for the kids to see the whole process! We've been told its a great little tour, so we are looking forward to it, and hoping my parents will meet us for the fun! :) Hear that Mom??
Does anyone have other recommendations for other fun spots that are close enough for a quick day trip, and inexpensive? I am assembling a list and would love your recommendations! Maybe we should make a trip for a Storm Burger, huh Shelley?
We started with a tour of the Dr. Pepper Museum! We saw the machine they use to wash the glass bottles, as well as how they fill them, cap them, and date them. They even showed us the quality control center and tested our Dr Pepper knowledge. Then we were able to walk through the museum to see lots of memorabilia and hear a little more about the history of Dr Pepper, as well as its local history. The rest of the gang enjoyed an ice cold Dr Pepper. I declined the offer, but did take one sip of Levi's...I haven't had one in almost a year, and I had forgotten just how sweet they are.
Then we headed for family lunch. We shared a meal deal, and all came out stuffed. It amazes me the out of control portion sizes we have grown accustomed to. We ordered the deal for two people, and fed all four of us with LOTS of food left over. I only ate half of my sandwich! But oh it was yummy :) Sharing is a win-win! Saved calories and even better, we saved money$$ !
Back in the car and down the road for more fun! We found a great little farm where you can "pick-your-own"! We spent over an hour picking yummy blackberries. The kids had a great time helping us spot the ripe ones, and plucking them from the vine. We walked away with two pounds of fresh blackberries...not bad considering it is the end of the4 season and there had already been pickers out earlier in the day. Fun Fun!! I am planning some yummy recipes with our bounty, and am hoping I can figure out how to make some blackberry jam! Anyone know how?
After our berry picking it was back on the road. We headed to one of my favorite little cheap spots for some looking around. It was great to scope out some possible Christmas gift ideas and enjoy the air conditioning! :)
Then we enjoyed some pizza for dinner and then headed back home. It was a full day and the kids came home exhausted. Who am I kidding, Nathaniel and I came home exhausted!
Since we are unable to have a true "vacation" this year, we are hoping to take a few more of these fun day trips, enjoying the fun that is close to us, and finding some treasures along the way. Next on the list is a cheese-making factory tour. They make the cheese from their very own milk from cows grazing right out in the field! What a great educational experience for the kids to see the whole process! We've been told its a great little tour, so we are looking forward to it, and hoping my parents will meet us for the fun! :) Hear that Mom??
Does anyone have other recommendations for other fun spots that are close enough for a quick day trip, and inexpensive? I am assembling a list and would love your recommendations! Maybe we should make a trip for a Storm Burger, huh Shelley?
posted by Anne, 8:16 AM
3 Comments:
YES a Storm's burger would be awesome and we would love to see yall! Besides storms and some cute shops, the pool, and a new park that is all I have to offer in H-town. We will be in Abilene July 31- Aug. 2. Maybe we can make it to church and see ya :) Sounds like a great family fun day!! Have a great week...
What a magical day! You'll remember that always!
How wonderful! Where are all these places located?
