blog // first visit back to texas

After almost 10 months since we moved to Tennessee, we finally got a chance to visit friends and family in Texas! The trip started around 7:30am (EST) on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019... we left Knoxville, made T W O stops (my husband also drove the whole way!!), and arrived in Fort Worth, TX. around 9:30pm (CT).

Our trip started in Fort Worth to see my side of the family, some of Casey's family, and ended visiting sweet friends with their newborn! 

Here are some faves in Fort Worth (if you ever go... these are a must) :

• visit a Babe's Chicken House (multiple locations, but we went to 120 S Main St, Burleson, TX 76028)​​

• go to a TX Rangers game (we went to one of the last games at Globe Life Park... so excited to visit the new park next year!)

• feed Cheez-its to turtles in Bear Creek Park (or any park)

• ​energetic kids? go to KidMania (a legit indoor playground that will ensure a nap for the kids!)

• meet up with friends or family and eat out! there are tons of wonderful restaurants all around Ft. Worth/Dallas.

• ​Loved this indoor/outdoor HG Sply Co. spot!

Monday, 9/16...
 Wichita Falls bound!

Back in 2012, Casey and I met at First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls. I was in college at Midwestern State University, & Casey was working on his master's degree. Casey served as a student pastor for almost 10 years, and I started serving alongside him when we started "talking". The rest is history! We still love the student camps, mission trips, D-Nows, Student Leadership University trips, Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights and so much more!! 

// Wichita Falls has a special place in our hearts. //

Here's some highlights from our trip :

• ​Lucy Park - a prime spot for portraits... As a photographer, I went here for many sessions. It is a great park in WF, so we took some family pics.

• Visited a new toy store called, The Den. Maddox absolutely LOVED playing in the diner and vet shop. If you live in WF, check out this awesome store on 9th street! 

• Met up with a good friend I met while teaching... & finally met her sweet daughter! 

• Entered and actually bought some things at Dirt Cheap (we even went twice within 24 hours). It's very hard to describe this store... you'll just have to go visit one sometime! 

• Played at a park and ate at some restaurants we dearly miss (Bricktown, Parkway, and Whataburger... oh and Casey's fave breakfast burrito spot).
• Last, but not least... spent some quality time with family and amazing friends!

Our first trip back to Texas was much needed and well spent. Loved visiting with so many people... even though we missed a bunch, I'm sure! I'm so thankful for social media to stay in touch! We drove back home (14+ hour trip without stops) and arrived to Knoxville in one day. Maddox was a pretty good travel buddy... especially in the car!

​Captured this when we pulled into the garage. #sweetbabyboy

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