We were not ready to head back to Dallas after being in Ohio just 4 days, but we had to be back in time for Brant to start school on Monday. The biggest downside to leaving on Friday was that I had to miss out on my cherished tradition of shopping the day after Thanksgiving on Black Friday. Oh well, I guess I'll be back in the saddle next year. We loaded everyone up and set out for Memphis. Our hotel location in Memphis was awesome. Right by the trolley track and a beautiful little square downtown. The kids loved being able to get out of the car and doing some exploring on foot. We walked over to the Peabody Hotel to watch the famous duck parade and that was a little crazy. The hotel looked gorgeous and was all decorated for Christmas, but we got there really close to time for the parade so it was super crowded. Some very nice people let Cate and Brant squeeze up to the front so they could see the ducks and I squatted behind them trying to get a few pictures. It was a cute event, although I really couldn't see very well at all. We did a little more sight-seeing on foot and then drove by Graceland and headed to Dallas. Unfortunately, Graceland was difficult to see from the street. There were a lot of trees and a giant nativity scene blocking the view. I would have loved to tour Elvis's home but the kids were just not up for being patient that long. On our way out of town we drove over the giant Mississippi River and the size really is breathtaking.
I wanted to include these few pictures of the kids. They aren't really doing much but I just think they are so beautiful. Look at those gorgeous faces . . . they must have gotten those looks from their daddy.
Claire Amelia
Brant Alan
Cate Caroline
Driving through Kentucky horse country.
The kids enjoying the square in front on the hotel. Claire MUST pick the flowers.
A view up Beale street. It would be fun to do without the kids.
A beautiful square in downtown Memphis.
The trolley.
This picture reminds me of Laverne and Shirley. I've got some silly girls.
Handsome Brant
Cate, dancing as usual. Absolute ham all the way.
Below: Cate and Brant watching the duck parade at the Peabody Hotel. Claire was a little restless, so she and addy tried to find another place to watch.
The Peabody Hotel. Decorated for the holidays and the ramp into the fountain ready for the ducks.
Below: Cate getting an up close look at the ducks swimming in the fountains.
Mommy and Cate in front of the HUGE Christmas tree.
Daddy and Claire sharing a laugh.
Streetview of Graceland.
The Mighty Mississippi River.
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