outdoors

  I love the theme song to Thomas the Train! Sing it with me, "they're two, they're four, they're six, they're eight. Shunting trucks an... Read More

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  The Dallas weather is finally starting to warm up so bring your family  to the 16th Annual Fort Worth Zoo run. We haven’t had a chance to do this fun race, but may do it this year. The race is on Saturday, April 20 and you can either register for the 5k or the 1k. It costs $23 be... Read More

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Well, it’s come down to this. I have three more days until my first half marathon – the goal I set for myself before hitting 4-0. Running was my New Year's re... Read More

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There are many fun races in the DFW area, but one you cannot miss (according to friends who’ve run it) is the upcoming Sept. 8th Color Me Rad 5k ... Read More

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One word: Chihuly! If there’s ever been a reason to stop and smell the roses, go to the Dallas Arboretum to see the current and colorful Chihuly exhibit. It’s extraordinary, especially since it’s surrounded by the beautiful plants and roses. Remarkably, the exhibit is comprised of hand bl... Read More

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Camping is not my idea of an ideal vacation.  Anyone over the age of 10 knows that camping is not really a vacation - it can be fun but it is also a TON of work for the adults in charge. But as a mother of three children I feel responsible for exposing them to the joy of the outside world, especia... Read More

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When I was growing up, I could divide my friends easily into two categories – the ones who went to camp and the ones who didn’t. My family was in the non-camp group. That’s not to say ... Read More

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  Last Saturday, we visited the mother of all playgrounds,  Al Ruschhaput Park in McKinney. Initially, we confused this park for the nearby soccer complex, but we found the corr... Read More

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My kids are pretty seasoned travelers, since we drive home to south Louisiana three or four times a year. It is a 7 hour trip, which can be challenging if you make the trip during the day. (If you can st... Read More

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My family spent Sunday afternoon at the  Frisco Rough Riders game at Dr. Pepper park. It was the perfect day to go: Sunny but with a nice breeze to keep us cool. It was the first... Read More

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