Fun in Fort Worth!

We took a few days from our normal routine, dropped the littles off with Mimi and Grandpa and headed to Fort Worth to visit Leigh, Blair, the twins and Mama T.

It was our first stop on the way to Shreveport to rendezvous with my TCU girls to celebrate Mardi Gras family-style.

The weekend was absolutely spectacular. The weather was beautiful and it was just so fun to be with the older two kids who are almost independent. No diapers to change, no naps to contend with. They both did great in the car, too. We had so. much. fun. It helps me to realize how much more fun the kids will become as they continue to get older and older.

First stop - FW Zoo. This place is amazing. 

The zoo is small enough to not be too overwhelming.

They have re-done their aquarium area and it is so good.

Me and my cousin, Blair Taylor Walker

I love this shot that Matt took. Look at my face - I can't remember what Will was saying but that sums up the weekend for me - just joy with spending time with the kids and Matt.

Blair and one of her twins, Martha.

Alivia with the other (much larger) twin Katherine.

Matt was determined to take us to his favorite burger joint.

The weather was gorgeous.

After the zoo we made a stop at the TCU bookstore! 

Then we headed over to Trinity Terrace to see Mama T. She looked so pretty. She turns 95 next month!

Alivia and Mama T

She played the piano and sang for us. The kids were enthralled. 

That night we got a babysitter and went out just with the adults. Here is Matt with Leigh Taylor Bornitz, my other cousin. 

We started the evening at Leigh and Michael's house - it is GORGEOUS. It looks like it is out of a magazine - in fact, I'm pretty sure it HAS been in a magazine!

Morning chaos at the Walker house.

Martha - 19 months

This is out of order - but it is the guys on our night out at Leigh's house - check out the funky carpet!
 From L --> R: Michael, John and Matt

Katherine - 19 months