Brad started working in Waco the beginning of last year, and they officially moved there in May. Sadly, it took us until December to find a time that worked with both of our schedules for us to go visit for a few days. We had the best time and Waco didn't disappoint.
Day 1 of our Waco Christmas vacation was spent in the car. It was a 9 hour drive from Gulfport to Waco, and we were all excited when we saw the "Welcome to Texas" sign...
Paula thought we should go to Magnolia first because week days are typically less crowded than the weekend. We didn't complain because it was at the top of our things to do in Waco list...
The inside of the store, and supposedly, this is not crowded...
I really wanted to buy all of these wall badges for Cooper's room, but I decided to just take a picture instead...
The store has two levels...this is on the bottom level, which had a good bit of Christmas. Wonder what it has other times of the year?
There were several places that were set up so you could take pictures. Paula says sometimes they even have a worker standing there to take your picture.
This may have been my favorite place for a photo...love the old truck, tree on top, trees in background...
This would be the cupcake line. Matt waited in line for about 20 minutes while we checked out at the store, which was another line that took at least 20 minutes. Then we switched with him and waited another 20 minutes or so...
These were window boxes on the side of the freezer behind the bakery. Everything was so pretty/well manicured. And the workers were nicer than the workers at Disney World...it was IMPRESSIVE!!!
They gave you a pencil and card so you could decide what you wanted and once inside, you just handed them the card.
While we shopped and waited in the cupcake line, Cooper stayed right here. He was in heaven getting to play ball with the other kids.
Honestly, even in the freezing cold, he could have stayed there and played all.day.long!!!
The front of the bakery...
And then the inside of the bakery...
Some how, some way, Matt convinced Cooper to quit playing long enough to come get a cupcake...
And take a picture with his sister...
Yes, we waited in line probably 45 minutes to an hour for these cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, and cookies. But...they were so worth it...everything was delicious!!!
We entered from the back but this is the front entrance...
The front of the store...
The #milestomagnolia picture that everyone takes at Magnolia...
At lot of the things were covered up because it was freezing, and we didn't go to the seed & supply store. Didn't figure I needed anything in there.
Seriously...he could have stayed there all day and hung out with all these little boys. One thing for sure is that Cooper can make a friend ANYWHERE he goes!!!
We started talking about lunch, and Anna Lauren was like please let's go to In-N-Out. Paula said everyone under the age of 21 wants to go there. It was fine, but just a burger...nothing special.
After lunch we did a little sight seeing around Waco...can we say tourist attraction?
Jake was such a good sport the entire time...
Everyone had to get on a bull and have their picture taken...it seemed like there were hundreds of them.
And Matt was NOT leaving until I got on one...even if I almost ripped my jeans slinging my leg over...ha ha!!!
I had heard about Jacob's Ladder so I was anxious to see what it was all about...we all climbed to the top...even Nanna!!!
There was a playground and huge rocks at the top so the kids played for a little while...
We all went up and down once...Cooper however, did it a couple times...
After a little down time at home, we headed to the rodeo...and...had front row seats!!!
My nephews are way too cool for their Aunt Mandi, but I sure do love any chance I get to hang out with them!!!
Our little cowboy was taking it all in...
And he was super proud of his new belt buckle...
Such a busy, fun-filled day in Waco!!!
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