Good, Clean Family Fun-Texas Style!

Today the city of Fort Worth had what they call "Day in the District," and there were several activities and shows for families to attend. Just about everything in the cultural district was open and free to the public, so we decided to be tourists and enjoy some of the local attractions.

First, we explored the National Cowgirl Museum (yes, there really is such a thing! haha!). Some of the women featured are truly amazing. The museum boasts women ranchers, country western singers and even rodeo performers. The most fascinating to me were the ranchers. I cannot even imagine herding and branding cattle, not to mention all the other arduous tasks these women did each and every day, and from what I could tell, loved it! I, apparently, am not the outdoorsy, adventurous, laborious work enduring type of gal.

I know the hubby looks bored, but he really did enjoy it. This was just a waiting for the elevator moment.

My sweet girl loved all the exhibits and especially the people watching. And believe me, there were plenty of people to watch, as there was quite a large crowd (Which I believe I can safely attribute to the fact that everything was free). We were hoping the gift shop would have a 9 month-old-baby size cowgirl hat, but alas, they did not.

We then headed over to Log Cabin Village, a collection of log homes, shops and other buildings from 1800s Texas. Some of the structures were original to Ft. Worth, while some came from all over the state. There are men and women who dress in old-time attire, and perform various tasks from back in the day, such as cooking over an open fire, making rugs and blankets on a loom, and a blacksmith, explaining what his job would have entailed. There was even a schoolhouse, and a working mill (my favorite!). While it is a very fun place to visit and learn about Texas history, it would undoubtedly be more fun if it were just a teeny bit cooler (it was about 90 degrees) and ever so slightly less crowded.

One of the log cabin homes.

Me and my girl.

It was a fun-filled day which left one and all good and tired. I learned a little bit more about life in the southwest, including cowgirl boots and saddles, log cabin living, and the intense life of a cattle rancher. Needless to say, just a little bit different from the east coast life that I'm used to!