This past week Will, Liam and I went to Texas for a much needed break! Will's brother, JT, lives in Fort Worth, Texas where he goes to school. He has been wanting us to come down to visit and have Will preach at his church. We had planned to go back in November, but the timing just wasn't good, so we postponed our trip. So, a couple of weeks ago we worked it out and the timing couldn't have been better! I know I've said this before, but I have to say it again....God is so good at providing what we need at the exact moment we need it!
So, last Thursday we packed up and headed out. We drove for about 7 hours and stopped in Hot Springs, Arkansas for the night. Friday morning we woke up and headed to the Lonestar state. When we got there we met up with JT and grabbed some lunch and then went to the Stockyards. The Stockyards are modeled after the old west, so the streets are brick and everything is very western. They even have a cattle drive and drive the Texas Longhorns right down the middle of the street.
Liam in his new boots :) And you better believe, I had mine on :)
The Cattle Drive
Texas Longhorn!
On Saturday, we went to The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. It sounds boring, but it was so much fun. It was geared toward kids, but I think it was more fun for us adults ;) The annual stock show was also going on, so we got to go to that as well. That was neat, it really showed me what a city girl I am!
Will, Liam and I in a 3D movie at the museum.
Liam and his creation. He was so proud :)
Will and JT's creation. They were so proud :)
The Stock Show
A couple of the many animals we saw at the stock show
Sunday was a great day spent in the house of the Lord, with JT and some new friends. Will preached both services at JT's church and we spent the afternoon with JT, his pastor and his family. They were wonderful and we truly appreciate them opening their home to us and being so hospitable.
On Monday, we went to the Fort Worth zoo. It's ranked top 5 in the nation and we quickly found out why! It was awesome. The animals were all so close and you could see all of the animals. I hate it when you go to the zoo and the animals are hiding. At the Fort Worth zoo they had the exhibits set up to where the animals couldn't hide. The gorillas were by far our favorite. You'll see why in the pictures.
The gorillas put on a show for us. And the one in the last picture kept mooning us. Hilarious!
JT getting mooned.
One last pic of the zoo. Simply beautiful!
Monday night, we went to a Dallas Stars hockey game. That was tons of fun. Not only was it Liam's first professional hockey game, but the Stars won!
Tuesday, we went to one of JT's professors Stewardship exhibit/museum. It was very interesting to see all the history of church stewardship. He has collected everything from art to old offering plates and books. After lunch with JT and his professor, we started our long journey home. We hated to leave, but we were refreshed and ready to get back to our calling. Thanks JT for being such a great host!