Lots of Texas Excursions

There is very little downtime when we make a trip to Texas to visit family, because the Kerrs are go-go-go and everything feels very special and exciting to our kids.  We go to the zoo each and every trip, but it's still something we all look forward to (kids and adults alike). This trip we added on a safari to boot, and the kids may demand this new excursion each trip, too (they loved it).  So here are a few more memories - and pics - from our Christmas/New Year's Texas trip:

First up, the Mayborn Museum on Baylor Campus, one of our favs.  They had a massive train exhibit which Gran Gran loves, and then Wesley loves a train, too (although he was a bit disappointed he couldn't play with them).  Wes had a great imagination and is into pretend play right now, so we spent a great amount of time with him in the children's area.  

The weather this trip was unseasonably warm, but it made for a fun little walk through the historic village.  They had it all decorated for Christmas. 

We got some good attempts at family shots.  Fortunately they had a great one with Grammy and Gran Gran (Wes was over it by the time we got to our picture, ha).

The Cameron Park Zoo never disappoints.  Gran Gran took a ton of pics and printed them out for the kids to take home. These poor kiddos, growing up digital, they think a printed picture is something super special.  Mama never remembers to print anything... :) 

Looking at my pictures I got zero animal pics -  but we did take a lot of pictures with statues and then lots of selfies. 

And then we added on a new excursion this trip:  to the Buena Vista Wildlife Safari.  They have hundreds of acres of beautiful Texas, filled with exotic animals.  These animals love the (approved) treats from visitors, and had no hesitation sticking their heads in the car. 

Funny story, my dad decided he wanted something from the back (a lens, I think?) and got out of the car to retrieve it. Which is exactly what they tell you NOT to do, on every sign throughout!  Suddenly all the bison started coming back up the road towards him, causing me to have a slight panic attack.  I didn't want my dad to make it to 80 years old, only to be taken out by a herd of bison!!

The camels, Lucy and Ethel, were quite the characters and very, very friendly. We had a lot of laughs with those two ladies.

After we drove the enormous circle around the park, enjoying some very scenic overlooks, we came back to the petting zoo at the front. The kids got to give their remaining treats and pet some fluffy creatures.

Sooooo much fun in Texas!  These kids just think it's the most fun, magical place. And, you know what, Mama does, too. :)