The malls have good systems and at the Galleria we discovered an art exhibit. The Red Bull Art Show started during our visit. Very clever and we didn't feel like we had to get to the Dallas Art Museum. Which meant that we didn't have to walk outdoors and get in our hot car.
On Monday morning I had coffee with my sweet friend Eloise. We are blog buddies. She has been in the fire this summer. Her daughter Vivian spent 32 days in ICU. The good news is that Vivian is recuperating. It was nice to meet Eloise IRL and to meet Vivian. Even though Vivian wasn't having a great morning, I could see her gentle, sweet spirit.
American Girl has a store in Dallas. Hubby and I visited and found something for Emilyn's doll, Emily. While in Dallas I had a phone message from Ryan asking if Emilyn could visit. It was too bad she wasn't in Dallas with me. We could have had a lot of fun at American Girl.
My Dallas summary:
*It is hot in Dallas.
*A steak in Fort Worth is worth the trip.
*The people of Dallas are so charming and pleasant, I wanted to take them home with me.
*I wanted to take Hubby home with me too but he has one more week.
*Crawfish are delicious. I hadn't eaten crawfish before and now that I have I will miss them until we meet again.
*My whole trip was one BiG BaD HAIR Day. The humidity is not a good thing on me.
*Everyone called me ma'am in Texas. I liked it.
*There are tons of highways in Dallas, and between the tolls and the spurs I was confused. Thankfully, U-turns are legal. By Monday I had it figured out and had to go home.
*Hubby and I worked on Garden Party while in Dallas. Tasting and shopping for our table.
*Baby, It's HoT outside.
*I have always told my guys that they are not allowed to meet internet friends in real life. So happy I broke that rule and met Eloise IRL.
*The homes are beautiful in Dallas and everyone has a Stone House. Made me laugh, there are lots of ladies in the stone house in Texas.
*I love, love, love my new black skinny pants from the Gap. Good little travelers.
*Hobby Lobby! I found my December Daily album for 2010, 50% OFF! And FFA paper and stickers too. It was a good day at Hobby Lobby.
*While we were in Dallas Sam returned from Iraq. Safe and sound. We are so thankful for all of the prayers for Sam. He is at Fort Bragg, N.C. and hopes have some leave in September.
5 comments:
Glad you had a good trip! :)
Glad that you had such a fun time and that Sam is safe and sound.
May I say that boot camp is making you look mighty fine??? Who cares a bout hair...you're tan and you look skinny...that's what life's all about.
So I guess the Dec. daily is on a gain??? Should I finish last years or just move on???
I like Texas too...the ma'am thing and all...Glad you had a good time!
Better yet, so glad that Sam is on home soil!!! Hurrah!
And leave in September? So good!
It was SUCH a delight to meet you on Monday!
You were every bit as nice in person as you come across on your blog, and you were an incredibly good sport to wait patiently while I tended to Vivian. I would love for you to send me a copy of the picture of us.
I'm glad you had a good visit to Dallas. You came at the absolute worst time of year, so the fact that you had any good things at all to say about our city means that you would really enjoy it when the weather is more pleasant.
I have enjoyed looking through the cookbook you brought me and have dog-eared some recipes to try when I resume cooking. Since I missed your giveaway, I was thrilled to receive my own copy!
So happy that Sam is back from Iraq!
{Hugs}
Let me know when you want to come over and play with the American Girl Dolls! I have build-a-bear animals too with clothing and accessories!!!
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