Let’s face it – TX does everything big… so no surprise it took us 3 stops to make it across this large State. I felt like we were traveling before kids at first stop because we saw something fun and were able to turn the 43′ RV around and just go back and do it. That used to be our favorite part – finding hidden, fun gems along the way. Of course, the “fun gem” in this case was Old MacDonald’s Farm – and it felt like 110 degrees but… still fun to just stop and go! First stop… Houston. After Old MacDonald’s, we were off to RV park. There was a place within walking distance that throws rolls at you, so of course, we had to try it. They really do toss you the rolls. Kids thought it was fun, I thought ewww (as their rolls hit the table and they picked them up and buttered them). But, they also gave us muffins – chocolate chip and blueberry and the food was pretty good. My kids decided to use a “normal” amount of butter on their rolls. Hey, they already hit the table – it’s not like I am up for mom of the year…

The Colony, TX

outside Dallas, we stayed at The Colony, TX so we could be closer to friends who moved from us to Frisco, TX. They were super generous and came to us and brought us dinner from Super Chix (where her hubby left us to become their operations manager -only I get it now… if you are ever near one in Texas, go, it is yummy!!!). The kids were all so sweet together. They were watching movies in the bunk beds and playing games together. We really enjoyed getting to catch up (one of the best parts of RV’ing is coming across friends and family on the way). Mary, thank you and your family! After our visit, we rented a boat and played on the lake the next day. Kenzie was not much of a “pull behind raft girl” and zoe kept asking to stay on it. Connor just slept through me forcing him into a life jacket and sunglasses. Sorry son, I have started a therapy fund for you though.by the way, when we arrived at this campground, They brought us tree clippers so Craig could climb on top of RV to cut back branches so we *might* be able to fit and open our slides. We were just able to – though we were nervous putting jacks down and having coach raise up. Had about 3-4 inches to spare. Oh, then the 50 amp service wouldn’t work and he had to call someone else out – took about 20 minutes to fix and get us AC (our rv has 3 ac units and really uses about 40 amps with only ac’s running in summer heat). Oh the joys of glamping. It is not all just rock star style (unless you have excuse of baby and then you stay hidden inside 😉)

Amarillo, free 72 oz steak

We stayed at a campground that had limos (with horns, of course) to take you to the man vs food famous location of Big Texan. You have 60 minutes to eat 72 oz of steak (4.5 lbs), plus shrimp cocktail, plus buttered roll, plus salad, plus baked potato. We got to see the start of someone attempting toward the end of our meal. I don’t think he completed it. You sit on a raised platform with a timer clock behind you. You pay $72 up front but get refunded if you complete. A 125 lb lady holds record for fasted time and this place was on the TV show, Man vs Food where Adam won the challenge. What an interesting place. The food was good but wow – it was so busy, had games, a gift shop, fudge/coffee and ice cream all in the lobby. Inside was huge with two stories.