Ice! at the Gaylord Resorts is truly a unique experience. It is incredible what these artisans can carve out of huge blocks of ice and it is amazing the details they can create. I remember many many years ago my husband and I going to see Ice! before we had kids and loving every minute. … Continue reading Ice! at Gaylord Resorts
Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival
For our first fall festival/pumpkin patch of the season we decided to visit the Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival. Dripping Springs is a great town to visit because there are tons of fun things to check out like breweries, coffee shops, kid activities, and so much more. It is also not a super far drive from … Continue reading Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival
New Braunfels, TX
New Braunfels, TX is a town I heard about many times even before moving to Texas and one that I had on my list for a long time to visit. We finally made it there this summer for a day trip and I can’t wait to go back soon! Right when summer break began (before … Continue reading New Braunfels, TX
Fort Worth Stockyards
Prior to our family moving to Texas we only visited this wonderful state one time. We came to visit our good friend in Dallas and she mentioned right away that we should check out the Stockyards in Fort Worth. Our oldest son was only four at the time and this seemed like a place he … Continue reading Fort Worth Stockyards
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
I love living in Austin! There is always a new place to explore and new activities to try. One of the things that surprised me the most when we moved here is the beautiful nature that surrounds the city. One of my favorite outdoor places to visit in Austin is the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower … Continue reading Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Grapevine Vintage Railroad
Trains, Trains, and more Trains. If my two year old could pick what to do every day it would be to go ride a train. This is something my eight year old also loved growing up and even my husband and I enjoy a nice train ride when exploring new places. We took a trip … Continue reading Grapevine Vintage Railroad
Bee Cave Public Library
In the middle of the Hill Country Galleria there is a nice library called the Bee Cave Public Library. You really cannot beat the location because after you go to the library and check out wonderful books you can walk a few steps and grab a coffee or some lunch. There is even a nice … Continue reading Bee Cave Public Library
Schulenburg, TX
One of my favorite things about Texas is that there are so many places to explore. Since it is such a large state you can visit a small town 30 minutes away or a big city 4 hours away and everything in between. When we are looking for new towns to visit the first thing … Continue reading Schulenburg, TX
Westbank Library
The library is such a great place to bring children if you are looking for something low key and fun to do. They of course have tons of children’s books to read, but they also often have toys and activities for your kids to enjoy as well. Best of all, it is all free! We … Continue reading Westbank Library
Laura Bush Community Library
Libraries were one of my favorite places to visit when I was a kid. I just loved checking out books and exploring all of the activities the library had to offer. Library story times were one of the first activities I took my 8 year old to when he was a baby. Even before he … Continue reading Laura Bush Community Library