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So, we went to Texas last week! It was fun and relaxing with unexpectedly fall-like weather, truly a break we needed. Auntie Rah is home from China for a bit before moving to India (yes, she's pretty amazing like that), so we were all thrilled to be able to spend some time with her.
![lovin' on Auntie Rah Rah](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7134/8075065279_2c43df840b_z.jpg)
You can't be in Texas in October and not go to the Round Top antique fair. I found out the best way to keep myself from spending money on things I don't really need is to shop with three very distracting kids.
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The girls did manage to score some $1 beanie babies that made their day and Tristan brought home a few old plastic army men (because the 246 he already has in a bucket needed 4 more friends?)
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Tristan also decided he really likes playing badminton. I decided he needs to wash his hands...
And he found the greenest, fattest, coolest caterpillar I've ever seen. We figured out it's a giant polyphemus moth, and now it's snugly cocooned in a jar on our kitchen table.
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Our final adventure for the week (before the ten hour drive home, that is) was a day trip to Brenham where we toured Washington on the Brazos and the Bluebell Creamery. I hadn't been to those places in so long but found myself flooded with memories of elementary school field trips and family picnics.
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The kids were only slightly impressed as they watched ice cream being made and packaged into those famous half-gallons, but they thoroughly enjoyed the free scoop at the end. So did I, as I tried not to think about the gigantic sugar tank outside...
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And this one last picture really needs no words. I love these three!
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I love Kate's face in that last picture:o)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely greatest Kate face ever:) great post. Love that Huge caterpillar
ReplyDeleteSeriously wish I could download a picture right now... we found a polyphemus moth in Kansas when we were there (hugest moth I've ever seen- thought it was a bird from the distance!) and had it as a pet for about a day before we all caved and let it go as we didn't think it was enjoying it's life in captivity. Beautiful creatures! Hope you get to see the other side! ;)
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