Before I start this post I need to let ya'll (see I did spend time in Texas) know that I don't hate the "great" state of Texas. Many of my complaints are purely exaggerated (some). I know that TX is a HUGE state and that we only spent time in a small area so many of my complaints apply to a small portion of the state. I know that there are many, many beautiful areas and I also know that there are many ugly areas in UT as well. Let's not hate.
1. your roads suck! They are so confusing. Is it really necessary to have a 121 business loop, 121 toll road, and 121 state road? Also, why do your roads that are called Northbound or Southbound go East and West? And lastly, can you explain to me while your Northbound freeway (which goes east) is 35 miles from your Southbound freeway (which goes west)? Maybe I'm not a good navigator, but I have been told by several people (all who have lived in Texas) that you need a $35 book to be able to drive there. Here is a little example of my frustration with your roads.
The family was heading to a fireside the night before the BYU game. Dad who likes to arrive 3.5 hours early to these football firesides left way earlier than Kami, Brandon, Clayton and I. The fireside was 5 minutes from our hotel...it took us 1.5 hours to get there.
2. no mountains. I know this is all personal preference, but I love mountains. I love to camp in them, to hike in them, bike in them, and just look at them. You have no mountains (that I saw). This also makes point number 1 more confusing when mountains also serve as landmarks for directions.
3. BYU lost to TCU. really REALLY bad. that is all.
4. some old guy called me a heifer in the Temple. That is right a HEIFER. Definition: a female COW! Clayton tells me that in TX the term "heifer" is a term of endearment. I don't like it.
I think that is all my reasons. Now here are some pictures.
After a 11 hour flight from HI to TX the family made Clayton take the majority of the luggage into the hotel. Nice family, nice!
1. your roads suck! They are so confusing. Is it really necessary to have a 121 business loop, 121 toll road, and 121 state road? Also, why do your roads that are called Northbound or Southbound go East and West? And lastly, can you explain to me while your Northbound freeway (which goes east) is 35 miles from your Southbound freeway (which goes west)? Maybe I'm not a good navigator, but I have been told by several people (all who have lived in Texas) that you need a $35 book to be able to drive there. Here is a little example of my frustration with your roads.
The family was heading to a fireside the night before the BYU game. Dad who likes to arrive 3.5 hours early to these football firesides left way earlier than Kami, Brandon, Clayton and I. The fireside was 5 minutes from our hotel...it took us 1.5 hours to get there.
2. no mountains. I know this is all personal preference, but I love mountains. I love to camp in them, to hike in them, bike in them, and just look at them. You have no mountains (that I saw). This also makes point number 1 more confusing when mountains also serve as landmarks for directions.
3. BYU lost to TCU. really REALLY bad. that is all.
4. some old guy called me a heifer in the Temple. That is right a HEIFER. Definition: a female COW! Clayton tells me that in TX the term "heifer" is a term of endearment. I don't like it.
I think that is all my reasons. Now here are some pictures.
After a 11 hour flight from HI to TX the family made Clayton take the majority of the luggage into the hotel. Nice family, nice!
The Stockyards
My family struggles when it comes to reading signs. The stockyards were pretty cool. The guys enjoyed looking at the cattle. You would think that they get enough of that at home.
Texas Motor Speedway
Not quite sure why we went here. Not a single one of us are into racecars. There was a dead bird on the sidewalk though. That was kinda cool.Cabela's
Continuing on with places title "not quite sure why we went here" our next stop was Cabela's. Last time I checked we do have one in UT. The boys enjoyed shooting things though and I did get a pair of socks for $7.00 (rip off).The game
The picture of Clayton demonstrates exactly how we felt during the game (however this pic was taken before the game). Not much excitement here. I guess the most exciting part of the game was the colorguard (flag people) at half time. They had 2 GUYS (sorry I only got a pic of one). Something my eyes had never before seen in a colorguard. I feel so less sexist now and oddly gay. Other than that not much else to say about this event.
The Temple (you know the place where the guy called me a heifer)
The Temple was really pretty. The session was good. On of the highlights for me was being able to kick Nate when he fell asleep. I did it in a very reverent way.
Following the Temple we headed out to the Texas State Fair. I will give props to Texas for the fair. The Utah State Fair has nothing on this fair. You need a map to get around. Well mostly we needed a map to find all the finest fried foods.
Texas State Fair
I was absolutely thrilled during the taking of this picture. I think I was in a bad mood. Unbelievable, huh!?!
The ostrich had a personal vendetta against Clayton.
Fried Food
Starting left to right the fried foods are...
1. fried cheesecake
2. chicken fried bacon
3. fried banana cream pie
4. alligator kabob (not fried) 5. fried banana split
6. fried strawberry waffle balls
7. fried s'mores
8. fried cookie dough (a personal favorite)
9. fried snickers
I'm pretty sure all that fried food cost over $50 dollars and put on the same number in lbs. Not a fan of fried food, but it was fun to try all the different kinds. NOTE: no we are not pigs. We each bought one thing and everyone took a bite.
This was my favorite part of TX. 
a whole community for Alcoholic Beverages!?! Interesting...
Thanks Mom and Dad for a great trip. Oh and Texas...you really aren't that bad.
11 comments:
Correction on the heifer--it IS a female cow, but is a cow that hasn't yet given birth (well he got that part right!) the cow only becomes the cow AFTER she has had a calf....
Texas was fun and we were only at the fireside 1/2 hour early HELLO we had to stop at whataburger for my hungry husband.
I liked the part about kicking nate at the temple, it is something I won't soon forget! haha
I have a strong dislike for all the 121 roads. Who knew they all lead to different places. It was kind of funny getting lost though. haha... TX was fun.
WOW has HELL froze over? Kami commented!
I felt bad for you because you only had 1 comment.... haha... I wanted you to look popular.
I will comment. I have enjoyed all of your posts and I would like to thank you for keeping me busy for the last hour at work. It didn't take that long to read it, I could only read it on and off. I'm very jealous of your huge long vacay and I'm interested to find out if you will be my personal HI tour guide in the near (or not so near) future? Because that would rock.
You were so close to my house! Did you see where the Ballpark and the Cowboy stadium is? It's in Arlington, right by Ft Worth...and I'm from Arlington. You called the Dallas temple pretty? I think you were the first ever to say that! It's ugly...I'm not afraid to admit it. So about your #1, we need a lot of roads! You just have to learn them. #2: I love that about Texas. I hate nature, so I hate mountains. They're just in the way. So what city did you stay in?
Wow you guys really get around. you have had ALOT of good posts. I have had to read one almost everyday. Thanks I think my girls are pretty cute myself. I wish I could just get away for awhile like you did. well I would have to take my girls but it still would be fun. take care.
You are very brave for opening complaining about Texas... I know how Texans are about their state. You should be careful about revealing too much about your whereabouts for the next little while.... ;)
Whatever, I've been to Texas, twice. It really is that bad. Then I drove all the way back to Utah. I've never been so happy to see the Wasatch mountains in my whole life.
Texas Rules. It's God's country.
Heidi, you are unbelievably funny. My roommate just came in to see if I was ok because I was laughing so hard (it's 12:30 am). The heifer in the temple got me going, and I still haven't completely recovered. Thanks for the laugh...btw, all of you are so stinking beautiful (referencing the pic of the lovely Andrew ladies, mom included).
Karen Ella
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