We went to a historic suspension bridge and walked over it. There is a sidewalk with pretty trees and benches that lines the Brazos River, but we didn't get very far because Brody loved walking back and forth on the "Big Big Bridge" It was a huge hit for him! We ended up going back on Saturday to walk across it again. And he still asks to go back. We even got to see trains crossing across another bridge a little further down the river.
This is the first time we've stayed at a hotel with both kids. We had a room that had a sofa bed in the front, but it was a sore excuse for a bed. I don't think there was anything in the mattress except springs- it really was pathetic. But, Brody just liked having his bed built for him each night. 
We headed out the next morning to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. It was neat to see all the pro players that in someway made there mark in Texas. They also had a High School Hall of Fame that showed all the winning High Schools in Texas. Brody got to compare his hands and feet to a pro basketball players & sit in a PBR (professional bull riding) saddle.
Next was a trip to the Dr. Pepper museum. Yep - that tasty drink was originally created in Waco by Dr. Alderton, a local pharmacist, by mixing 23 different fruit flavors behind his soda counter. Back in the day you'd say - "Throw me a Waco" if you wanted what is now known as Dr. Pepper. And, contrary to rumors that fly around, Prune juice is not one of the fruits. At the end of the museum we stopped and had a Dr. Pepper float. Brody didn't though - his was homemade Peaches and Vanilla ice cream. 
We stopped in at the hotel got our swimsuits and headed over to the water park. I imagined something like Wild Rivers - but it was more like a huge pool with playground equipment in it. Don't get me wrong - it was fun...but my new pet peeve is when other parents don't watch their kids. I get pretty angry when bigger kids try and hurt my babies!
At the end of the day we made another stop at the big big bridge and walked it a few more times before grabbing some pizza and heading back to the hotel. We got up the next morning and drove home just in time for church. By the time church was over we had two VERY tired little ones! But it was a very fun weekend getaway! 
3 comments:
Sarah, soo fun! What an exciting weekend trip. The water park looks fun. Sometimes its nice just to take a break and go somewhere. Brody looks so tiny putting his little hands up to the pros!
You guys look like you had a ton of fun! The pictures are so cute, Brody looks like he really enjoys the camera now.
Sounds fun! We need a vacation like that!
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