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The Bunch Finish Summer

My baby's $3000 smile!

We have had a fun summer. We usually do not travel during the summer. It just gets too hot to camp so we will start our trips back up in the fall. This also gives us an opportunity to check out different amenities the metroplex offers. This month we did several things. One of our favorite trips was to the Palace Theatre in Grapevine. The Theatre has been refurbished to be similar to what it was like about 100 years ago when it opened. The history there was incredible. I could image the patrons dressed up in their best clothes watching the performance before heading out to their carriages to go home. I love the early frontier period. I find it so fascinating. I wonder if 150 years from now if others will regard us in the same way. We watched a ballet of Wizard of OZ. My 4 year old said he liked it, but prefers it when they talk (i.e. play not ballet).
  We also toured the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. It was really interesting. I had no idea how long it takes to make each bill. What a process! The kids were fairly interested in this, but only because they got to use phones for the self guided tour.
We also checked out the fire fighter museum in Ft Worth. It was interesting to see how much had changed since the 1800's. I was surprised the city was as busy as it was. I always picture everyone back then with lots of farm land, but that was most definitely not the case
The entrance to FT Worth Fire Station 1.

Cute photo op at the firehouse.
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For date day my husband and I checked out the historical park in both Carrollton and Farmers Branch. The one in Farmers Branch was too cool for words. It was more like a historical village. They had a cabin from the late 1700's to a house from the 1950's and everything in between, including an exact replica general store and train car. We were the only ones insane enough to go in the Texas heat, but it was so worth it because we got a private tour of all the buildings. The best part is the park is FREE!
One of the several COMPLETELY furnished historical house at the Farmers Branch Historical Park.

A restored church with the original pulpit and pews, which are surprisingly comfortable.

Next week we start back to school, where does the 3 months go ? I have everything ready to go, including a new desk and chairs from IKEA to start the year off right. I have discovered that we will not be going to IKEA on a Tues. during the summer because it is kids eat free day and it was Crazy! We had a good summer, but we look forward to our next adventure in the fall!

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