Dallas

First cowboy boot sighting

 The kindness and generosity of Jessica’s mother in law made it possible for me to take a trip out to Dallas to see Jess and James and the 2 boys.

My time in Dallas was just what I wanted – low key, regular, every-day, kind of stuff. Which worked out well for her too, since Tino is only 10 weeks!

We managed to get out every day to experience some of their regular routine like story time at the library, popsicles in the backyard, and church on Sunday,  as well as visit their favorite taco joint, donut shop, and what trip with Jess would be complete with a trip to the thrift store?

Jude playing on the computer at the library

An amazing donut shop

After a little water fight in the backyard

James and Jude at church

The Rusty Taco Shop

 We had a great time! My favorite moments were staying up late and talking and praying together, snuggling that baby Tino, and hearing little Jude man’s excited voice every morning “Anty Kakes is awake! Anty Kakes is awake!” He was so fun to play with.

Final highlight was on Saturday when James watched the boys so we could go out. We went to the Nasher Sculpture Center and then to the Dallas Museum of Art. Finished off with a coffee from the award winning Crooked Tree Coffee House. I was quite surprised by the sculptures. Since sculpture isn’t really the medium I prefer, I was a little hesitant, but this was definitely on the list of things to do in Dallas. They really have a fantastic collection of pieces by artists I enjoy like Miro, Picasso, Calder, Moore, Degas, Johns, Lichtenstein , Matisse, and many more modern artists.  We purchased a joint ticket which allowed us to visit both museums at a discounted rate – which is what I would recommend!

"The Kiss" by Constantin Brancusi

Picasso's "Head of Jacqueline"