Madelyn didn't want to sit in my lap, she wanted to sit on the floor. The stewardess gave her a coloring book, so she colored for a while.
Then, she laid down to rest! Yes, my child is barefoot and no, I do not care! She got a good scrubbing later!
Andrew passed out right as we started our descent into Dallas. Of course!
Clearly, the nap was not enough. Andrew threw an enormous fit while we were getting in line for the rental car. 
We got checked in to the hotel and relaxed for a little bit and then headed to the Grapevine Mills Mall. We did a little shopping and stopped at Build-A-Bear. The kids had never done it before and I was just sure they would LOVE it. It wasn't the dream that I had pictured it to be where they were running in and every so sweetly choosing their bear and quietly watching as it was stuffed and then picking an adorable outfit to dress it in. It was chaos, but such is life!
Andrew chose a bear that he named Lovey Bear and Madelyn chose a cat that she called Kitty. Andrew really got into the bathing and dressing part, but I couldn't really watch him since Madelyn was running all over the place trying on little tiny bear shoes. What can I say? She is a shoe girl!
Andrew and his bear in Cars 2 pajamas. He had to wear his Cars 2 pjs that night just like his bear! So sweet!
After Build-A-Bear we ate dinner at the Rainforest Cafe. I love that place! It is so loud and my kids just fit right in! We sat right next to the elephants.
The balloon lady made them each a balloon elephant.
The next morning we went swimming, well Andrew and Jason went swimming, Madelyn and I walked up and down these stairs about 85 times. She is not into the water this year AT ALL!
Andrew, on the other hand, is loving the water! He won't get in without Jason or I. It's funny the things that he is cautious of. I am thankful water is one of those things!
Later that afternoon we went to the Galleria. We did quite a bit of shopping! Jason got him a birthday gift...did I mention he turned 31? They had a great playground on the top floor and the kid's loved it! They were able to burn some energy before they had to get back in the stroller.
Andrew on the elephant.
You can't tell in the picture, but the crocodile has a head that is separated from it's body to look like it is peeking up from the water. Andrew took one look and ran to the back to try to push it together. He said, "this crocodile is broken." I am so thankful for his humor!
That evening we took the kids to see Cars 2. Andrew LOVED every minute of the movie. He was so good! I see many more movie trips in his future. Madelyn did great through the previews, but the moment the movie began she was done. I took her to get some milk (that was $4.10) and she took a bottle and fell asleep on Jason through the whole movie!
Andrew brought Lightning McQueen and Mater to the movie with him. He dropped them about 6 times and I had to climb under the seats to get them. It was pretty gross!
Day 3 we headed to Legoland. It is in the Grapevine Mills Mall, so it is a lot smaller than the theme park in CA. It was great for the kid's ages, but it was pretty crowded (and expensive!) so we didn't stay all that long. The kids did have a good time while we were there.
Madelyn's favorite thing was the slide. She climbed up and went down over and over again! She has no fear!
The Miniland part of Legoland was pretty neat. They had all kinds of landmarks from Dallas/Ft. Worth made out of legos. I thought the Cowboy's Stadium was really neat. The football players moved on the field. 
After Legoland we headed down to the Stockyards. We ate lunch and Andrew ate tons of salsa and cheese dip! He loves it, just like his mom!
And just because she is so stinkin' cute! My Madelyn!
We watched the cattle herd. It was HOT!
The Texas Longhorn Cattle!
The biggest hit of the trip...the $1.00 petting zoo! The kids loved it!
This baby goat was 2 weeks old. I could've taken it home with us...if it would stay that size forever! Madelyn kept saying "baby, baby."
Andrew did a great job feeding the animals. He made sure that each one got the same amount of food! He has to be fair!
Madelyn wanted to feed the animals, but she didn't want them to lick her hand, so she just threw it on the ground and said "here go."
That evening we went to the pool. Madelyn would rather watch Mickey Mouse on the iphone. 
Andrew swam with Jason!We had a really great time. It was the perfect amount of time for the kids to be gone. Now we are counting down the days to Grand Cayman...and planning next summer's vacation. I am thinking a Disney Cruise!
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