A few weeks back we took a quick trip up to the Dallas area to see the other Texas Toblers! Our initial plan was to drive up on a Saturday and spend 8-9 hours at the Six Flags in Arlington, which is less than an hour away from where Jeff and Amy live. However, once we got out of the Houston area, the weather drastically changed and Oh. My. Goodness. We were totally unprepared for the 30 degree temperature change. You'd think by owning smartphones we would regularly check the weather of whatever city we may be visiting. Nope. We only packed shorts and t-shirts for the trip, so we made a pit stop at Costco about 10 miles from Six Flags so we could purchase some pants and sweaters. Thank goodness for Costco. We ate lunch, bought some clothes and filled our gas tank all in one stop.
(Just a quick aside, I didn't bring my DSLR because I didn't want to leave it in a hot car all day while we ran around riding rides....and go figure it turns out to be a chilly weekend. )
Never, ever visit Six Flags on a weekend. It was sooooooo busy. We probably only spent 6 hours at the park but lines for every ride were incredibly long and we only had time for 4 rides.
Clark really liked the Texas Sky Screamer, a swing that lifts and spins you 400 feet in the air. Notice the dinky chain right behind Clark's right hand. A couple of these chains are what suspend the chairs in the air. I was terrified that our chair would break off and we would go flying across the park to our deaths!
The last ride of the night, the Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast! Over very quick as you are shot out of the station at 70 mph, but it was a ton of fun!
Presley is such a sweet girl. It has been just under a year and a half since Clark and I last saw her, and it's amazing how much she's grown! Also, at just under 3 years of age, I think her vocabulary is better than mine.
She really liked trying on Uncle Clark's hats. Oh and notice her cowboy boots? On the wrong feet of course, but she was prepared for a day at the pumpkin patch.
Entrance to the pumpkin patch permitted us feed for goats and steers.
We walked through a maze.....
And Presley practiced riding some bulls.
Presley was adamant that Clark go on the barrel ride with her. She insisted he go, in spite of him being of larger girth and all.
He kind of had to shove himself in, but we got a thumbs up from the both of them so I guess all was well.
The whole time Clark had his arms bent and braced on the edges of the barrel to make himself a little more comfortable.
Presley gave the nice wooden pilgrim a big hug after the barrel ride.
And this cute little thing? Emersyn was so good, sleeping through our entire outing at the pumpkin patch.
The next day we had to get back to Houston, but not until after we ate at a fabulous establishment in McKinney. An amazing dessert waffle was shared at Spoons.
Emersyn slept for most of our visit. I don't blame her. But it was so nice to snuggle a little baby again!
Thank you Jeff and Amy for your hospitality and for showing us a good time in McKinney! We had a blast visiting you all, meeting gorgeous Emersyn, and playing with adorable Presley. Next time we visit we promise we won't be tempted to go to Six Flags prior to arriving at your home :)
