After a long and storied history in the ranks of college lore, spring break has now become a fixture in the ranks for grade schools k-12. SB-2009 has been a week that I've looked forward too since the second week of the year. And it is right now a low keyed success that has provided the break needed.
The break began with attending an intimate concert by Picked Last at the Venue in Forney. A little out of the way coffee shop just past the Wal-Mart in Forney. Saturday was a mid-term in my master's program. Yeah, Lamar University's online program doesn't take spring break. Their tongue-in-cheek idea of spring break was to say we'll give you 48 hours to get the mid-term in. That's been the window since the second course of the degree.
Sunday after church all three generations loaded up and headed to Austin for a couple of days. Just relaxed in the hotel that evening after a supper at Joe's Crabshak.
Monday we took the grandson to his first zoo visit. The Austin Zoo was rustic, but very viewer friendly especially for little guys. We had a great time, even took a miniture train ride that ended up being a nice surprise ending. We went to The Oasis on Lake Travis for supper. The draw is its amazing view of the sunset; however, the wait was too long, the service terrible, the crowd uncontrolled, and the food was McD quality with $$$ pricing.
Tuesday was a day of shopping in what has become our ladies favorite outlet mall in Round Rock. Had McAlister's for lunch then headed back to Dallas for a mini-reunion of the Nance clan. Supper at Aunt Nilla's was great with all of the family visiting over dinner. A quick trip from Addison to Red Oak for more time with Danny and Rachel before rest finally came.
Wednesday was a day at the Dallas World Aquarium. Its more like a rain forest above and a small aquarium below. Way too many people on this day, but still a neat place to go. The look of discovery on my grandson's face was worth the punishment endured in the overcrowded space. And don't ever say I'm not tolerant, I tolerated bird poop.
Today was a recovery day watching March Madness. The rest of the week will probably be spent doing school work and watching more March Madness.
Oh yeah, almost forgot, our Austin trip included a visit to the Lamar street Wholefoods. My family goes for the variety of high end foods, especially for those with allergies. I go to people watch, cause I honest believe that "Keep Austin Weird" originated in Whole Foods.
I hope you'll take time to enable some time this spring to take a break and enjoy your family.
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Glad to see you blogging again, Coach! Having lived in the Lake Travis area for over a decade, I'd say you nailed the Oasis in your description. There's a reason none of the locals go there, or even bring their guests there. Truly a gimmick, but oh that beautiful view!
And your description of Whole Foods is right on as well. Although the best place to people watch is on the Drag, across from UT campus.
Glad you had some fun. Looks like grandfatherhood is serving you well! ;)
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