Sunday, April 5, 2009

DALLAS














Wednesday, Randy and I headed to Dallas! (Donelle and Shelley stayed home with the kids) I think I said WOW, about a million times. I had no idea how cool Dallas is or that it is home to so much art. Randy took me to see a herd a sculpted longhorns and cowboys that was up in Downtown. Then, we went to see the JFK memorial and the book depsoitory and the grassy knoll. We got to take the tour of the 6th and 7th floors of the book depository and it was amazing! The pictures and news reports were well done and I felt like I was back in time. I have to say I was a big believer in the whole conspiracy theory and multiple shooters, but the evidence in the tour has persuaded me that there was probably just one shooter (although, I still wonder...) After the tour, we had lunch at a really cool diner and then went to the Nashar Sculpture Museum! I said WOW a lot here! I loved it! I would recommend checking this exhibit out to anyone going to Dallas. There were a couple of pieces that were so beautiful and a few that I didnt know what the heck all the fuss was about; but, overall and amazing place. Next, we went across the street to an Asian art museum. It was amazing as well. There is furniture from the MIng Dynasty and the collection of snuff boxes and bottles were cool. The carvings were so intricate you had to have a magnifying glass to see all the detail. I took a picture of one the hallways, you walked thru tons of oragami hung from the ceiling. Last, Randy I drove drove around the campus of TCU where he is going to school. It is a gorgeous campus and sounds like a great school.

When Randy and I finally made it back, Donelle, Shelley and I went out for girls night. Donelle took us to eat at Le Madeleines and the chicken ceasar salad was great! Next, we went to the mall and shopped a little and just enjoyed the time. It was a great time! When we got home we arrived to crashed out kids. They all had a slumber party every night in the playroom. The next day, we let the kids play and packed up to come home. The week went by WAY too fast. Thanks Donelle and Randy for the best spring break vacation. You are wonderful hosts and tour guides and friends. We miss you guys and can't wait until December (or sooner) when you move back. Thanks for letting us come and invade your home :)

5 comments:

dezertgirlaz said...

What a freakin fun time you must have had! We just talked about JKF in my History class we'll have to discuss our theories sometime! Love the pics!

The Cluff's said...

Looks like you all had a blast!! Love all your pictures and Melody is getting so big and grown up. She is adorable, Alene! I love seeing what you've been doing. Let do lunch one of these days!

Gardner Family said...

Love all the pictures. You did a lot more in Dallas than when I went with Randy. I love the pic of the hallway of cranes floating.

Arabeth said...

Hi Alene, It's me Arabeth stopping by your blog to say hello. I found your blog on Wendy Taylor Brimhall's blog.Hope you don't mind. Your daughter is beautiful.

Donelle said...

I'm glad that you had a great time and that Randy was able to take the day off and enjoy Dallas with you. Thanks for coming. Miss you!