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Chinese Lantern Festival, Dallas 2012 (2)
Category: Dallas/Fort Worth
Chinese Lantern Festival, Dallas 2012 (1)
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In November 2012, Kevin, Katelynn, Sara, and I went to the Chinese Lantern Festival in Fair Park, Dallas. We arrived early. So, we still had time to walk around Fair Park. When the State Fair of Texas is over, that place looks very empty. But the Texas Star® Ferris Wheel is there year-round. Katelynn posed for some photos. When we came back to the Festival entrance area it was almost time to go in. …
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State Fair of Texas, Fair Park, Dallas, Texas: The Fair Park At Night ~ 2012 🎡
We spent the early evening hours at the State Fair as well. The fair actually looks much prettier, when it is dark outside. All the lights come on, and the light parade passes through the park. Big Tex and the Texas Star Ferris Wheel come to full glory, and the statues are in their great spotlights.
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State Fair of Texas, Fair Park, Dallas Texas: The Texas Discovery Gardens 2012 (4) 🦋
The Butterfly House in Fair Park, Dallas, Texas
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State Fair of Texas, Fair Park, Dallas Texas: The Texas Discovery Gardens 2012 (3) 🦋
Flowers, fruits & soon to be butterflies
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State Fair of Texas, Fair Park, Dallas Texas: The Texas Discovery Gardens 2012 (2) 🦋
While the big crowd was at the State Fair, we enjoyed being in the spacious Texas Discovery Gardens on the Dallas Fair Grounds.
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State Fair of Texas, Fair Park, Dallas Texas: The Texas Discovery Gardens 2012 (1) 🦋
Every time, we visit the State Fair of Texas we can’t miss out on the Texas Discovery Gardens in Fair Park. The girls love to see the flowers outdoors and the Butterfly House. This year, they had a special treat for Katelynn at their expo: Snakes, spiders, and bugs. Katelynn loves all these creepy crawlies. There were some venomous snakes and hairy-legged spiders. Not to forget to mention the cockroaches. Thank goodness, they have been locked in their terrariums. I like them much better when there is a protective glass between those critters and me.
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State Fair of Texas, Fair Park, Dallas, Texas: A Stroll Through The Fair 2012 🎡
We walked on the fairgrounds to look at some sculptures and walked to the Texas Discovery Gardens. Big Tex celebrated his 60th Anniversary at the State Fair of Texas. Unfortunately, 13 days later he burned down to his frame. He had an electrical short in his wiring, which moved his jaw. It was a sad day in Dallas’ History. The following year, he was rebuilt.
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State Fair of Texas, Fair Park, Dallas, Texas: Automotive Building 2012 🎡
It was the first weekend of October when we visited the State Fair of Texas in 2012. And it was chilly. Most of the time, we avoided the wind and walked into buildings. Since the Automobile Building protected us from the chill, I captured photos of the Mural on the walls along the Esplanade Fountain in Fair Park, Dallas, Texas.
History of the Automobile Building:
http://www.texasescapes.com/DallasTexas/Dallas-Texas-Fair-Park-11-Automobile-Building.htm
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A Day In Downtown Dallas, Texas ~ 2011
In November 2011 I met with a friend and her son from Germany in downtown Dallas. This allowed us to do some sightseeing in town. We looked at several buildings like the Fountain Building, the Bank of America Building (the tallest building in Dallas), the Old Red Dallas County Courthouse, the Comerica Bank Building, … etc.
I always wanted to go to the Sixth Floor Museum by Dealey Plaza. In the museum, we were not allowed to photograph. But it was interesting to look at pictures, read history, and watch videos of Kennedy’s Presidency until the assassination at Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas on November 22, 1963, and the aftermath. No matter, how often I watch those videos I always become a bit sentimental.
Addison Kaboom Town, Texas 2011 (3)
Fireworks in Addison, Texas 2011
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Addison Kaboom Town, Texas 2011 (2)
When the sun disappeared behind the trees, it was time for the air show. It was also a little bit cooler. And the girls became a bit more active outside the water fountains. Katelynn had the chance to hold a cockatoo on her shoulder. That bird looked almost bigger than her. Sara enjoyed hanging with her daddy and munched herself through the cooler. Everything, that could keep her cool, she went for it. Katelynn came back with a lightsaber before it was time for fireworks.
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Addison Kaboom Town, Texas 2011 (1)
Kevin, Courtney, and I went with the kids, and a stroller full of cooler, blankets, and towels from a parking garage to the Addison Circle, which leads to the entrance of Kaboom Town. Addison opens the gates around 4 or 5 pm. The earlier we show up, the better the chance we get a decent spot. It was a very hot Independence Day weekend. So, we adults decided to pick a shaded spot under a couple of trees close to the water fountains and the bathrooms. Once, our blankets were laid out, the girls wanted to play in the fountain and cool off. There was still plenty of time for the airshow and fireworks. By the time the sun is behind the horizon, the kids can rest and watch the shows. It didn’t take long until Sara was hungry and wanted to eat a sandwich. Thank goodness, we always bring our cooler with us. Katelynn rested with her Dad on the blanket for a little bit, before she decided she was hungry, too.
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The Liberty By The Lake Fireworks In The Colony, Texas 2011
Liberty By The Lake 2011
The Independence Day Parade In The Colony, Texas 2011
In 2011, Sara was old enough to take her to her first Independence Day parade. It was very warm the whole weekend. But we were prepared. Plenty of water, sunscreen, and sitting in the shade helped tremendously. Katelynn and Sara both enjoyed the parade’s colors and candy. There were parrots, pirates, landmarks, Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty, the Fire Department & Police Department, and so many flags. It was a wonderful event to see people from the community celebrating the 4th of July.
A Visit To The Fort Worth Zoo In June 2011 (3) ~ “Dinosaurs Unleashed”
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“Dinosaurs Unleashed” was a dinosaur expo at the Fort Worth Zoo in Spring/Summer 2011
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A Visit To The Fort Worth Zoo In June 2011 (2)
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Fort Worth Zoo
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A Visit To The Fort Worth Zoo In June 2011 (1)
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Kids Colony II Playground (Phase I), The Colony, Texas 2011
In 1993, residents and businesses in The Colony came together to build a playground. There was lots of planning, fundraising, scheduling, and building – all done by volunteers! This little town in Texas made a great effort and the result was a community-built playground named Kids’ Colony. The years and hot Texas sun took its toll on the expansive wooden structures and the process began to replace the beloved playground. In 2011, Phase I of the rebuild of Kids’ Colony was completed with the addition of a nature-themed play structure, pavilion, picnic tables, and benches.
World Basketball Champions 2011: Dallas Mavericks
On June 12, 2011, the Dallas Mavericks won the Finals 4:2 against the Miami Heat in the Kaseya Center in Miami. Three days later, on June 16, 2011, Kevin and I went to Dallas and saw the Dallas Mavericks Parade. Unfortunately, we had too many people in front of us to capture decent photos of the players and the parade. The Dallas Mavericks team waited 31 years for this victory to become the World Champions in Basketball.
Later that month, Dirk went to our hometown where he got his own parade and waved from the balcony of our Würzburg Residence. From 1984 -1987, I went to the same school as Dirk. Here, Dirk was six, when he started 1st grade. Who would have ever thought that this kid would win an NBA championship many years later?
A Walk At The Cottonwood Marsh Trail In Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA), Lewisville, Texas ~ 2011
Texas Spring At The Cottonwood Trail In LLELA
A Visit To The Fort Worth Zoo In October 2010
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Forth Worth Zoo 2010
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State Fair of Texas At Fair Park, Dallas, Texas 2010
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State Fair of Texas 2010
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A Visit To The Fort Worth Zoo In November 2009 (4)
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A Visit To The Fort Worth Zoo In November 2009 (3)
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A Visit To The Fort Worth Zoo In November 2009 (2)
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A Visit To The Fort Worth Zoo In November 2009 (1)
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Texas Discovery Gardens At The Fairground In Dallas, Texas 2009 🦋
Texas Discovery Gardens is a 7.5-acre native garden and butterfly house in Dallas, Texas
Bill Allen Memorial Park, The Colony, Texas ~ 2008
With more than 48 acres of natural landscaping consisting of two playground areas, two basketball courts, a pavilion, an amphitheater, a pond, and a newly expanded disc golf course, Bill Allen Memorial Park is perfect for the whole family.
Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine, Texas 2007
In May 2007, Kevin graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Keller University. The ceremony was held at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine. After the ceremony, I was able to capture a few photos of the Resort, which resembles the Alamo and the San Antonio Riverwalk.
Prehistoric Site In Lewisville, Texas ~ 2006
Since I read a book about Native Americans when I lived in Germany, I wanted to visit the marker where the prehistoric site of Clovis-aged people fire hearths had been found in 1951 due to the excavation for the Lewisville Lake Dam, which contained Hackberry seeds, fish, birds, tortoises, rabbits, squirrels, mussels, and bigger animals like mammoth, bison. wolves. coyotes and several more. The first investigation took place between 1951 and 1957. The second investigation was between 1978 and 1980. Due to the severe drought in North Texas, the site was more investigated in the late 70s. In 2006, I found the marker. We had an extreme drought that year as well. But the site was still covered by water.
Jumbo, The Mammoth Sculpture In Fair Park, Dallas, Texas 2006
Jumbo, the Dallas Mammoth by sculptor Tom Tischler
was modeled after a fossil excavated in Dallas.
Mammoths roamed Texas until 10,000 years ago.
Downtown Dallas In December 2004
Tanja's Little Corner of The World 