The Harbor

We have lived in North Texas my whole life, so we have been to quite a few of the things that people usually go to see. Back in August, my parents first explored this little outdoor mall area on Lake Ray Hubbard. We knew we all had today off, but it took us hours to figure out what to do. Eventually, we decided to head back out to where they went. It was pretty chilly, but we only stayed out there long enough to walk around and take some pictures.

Hitting It Up

I'm 90% sure that title is not correct golf lingo. Oh well.

Today we went to Top Golf in Allen for the first time as a family. Overall, a pretty fun experience! My observations:
1) I do not care to do the technical golfing stance. I get halfway into it & then just hit the ball. YOLO?
2) Injecting chocolate &/or raspberry into donut holes is weird. I did not actually try one, but it was still weird.
3) My ideal time to go would probably not be on a Sunday afternoon when everyone else is there.
4) Get the kid's pizza instead of the chicken poppers. Seriously.

ps - tonight was the first episode of this season's Celebrity Apprentice & I already want to stop watching. Ugh.

Hawks

Today we went to Dallas Cowboys Stadium to watch some minor league football games, & then ate at Quaker Steak & Lube for the first time. They have super awesome bendy straws AND cheese fries. I was happy.

Parades + Pizza

This morning we went to the 25th Annual Children's Medical Center Holiday Parade in Dallas. We didn't have the best view, but it was still fun for all of us to get out of the house. After we walked around downtown a little bit, we ate at our favorite pizza place, Grimaldi's. Later on we participated in our town's parade, meaning we both watched + participated in a parade in a single day.

Something New

Tonight I tried something new at la Madeleine, which is huge for me.

3 cities, 34 hours

This weekend we went around New Braunfels, San Antonio, & Schertz within 34 hours. We saw the most absurd gas station (Buc-ee's), walked the Riverwalk, & had Hibachi for the first time. It was nice to get out of town, even if only for a day.

First time...

Today was my first time to film a football game for my high school. Was it stressful? Yes. Did I miss filming a play because I was distracted by the giant bows the cheerleaders wear in their hair? Well, I have the right to remain silent on that one, right?

Trashed

Today I threw away these flowers. My first flowers. They will always hold a special place in my heart. Does that sound lame? That's alright, because I'm lame.

I love...

I don't know whether it's the utter terror or the thrill, but I love roller coasters. Today I went to Six Flags with a dear friend. Some highlights:
- riding Batman in the front row for the first time. It's a totally different experience!
- riding Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast for the first time. Totally terrifyingly amazing!
- her being an encouragement to me over lunch as we talked about college, etc.

I'm really, really thankful for the people God has placed in my life.

17

Today was another day of "firsts" for me:
- first day of the 17th year of my life
- first time eating chicken Alfredo pizza
- first time receiving flowers

I'm so thankful for the blessings God has given me. I'm talking to you, my family.

ps - the flowers are from my loving sister, not some punk. (;

First time...

- to eat (boxed!) mac & cheese made in the microwave.
- to get a bite on the chin from this cutie.
- to eat a cherry + lime sno cones.