We spent our first afternoon in Glen Rose at the Big Rocks Park
Jackson’s favorite thing to do - climb!
Jason wore the wrong shoes for rock climbing but the flip flops came in handy later for wading through the river
Grace loved it too
Jackson on the ground gives a good perspective to the size of the rocks
Clear cold river to walk across
His feet are numb - that’s why he’s smiling
We all decided to jump in too
Maneuvering the rocks and crevices
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Some folks at the rock park had baby bunnies - of course the kids wanted one!
He learns and I work - beautiful weather to be outside!
Little glimpse of the full time families group
Getting ready for safari activities
Jackson and his buddies - Finn and Aiden
Ready for the scavenger hunt
One of reasons the Rally was held in Glen Rose was the proximity to this amazing place - Fossil Rim
Kids learning about the endangered animals brought to the wildlife center to help with breeding, research and education
Bones and antlers
We went on a hike to learn about the terrain
Juniper trees
Hike through the wildlife center
After our hike and picnic lunch, we loaded up into the safari bus to drive through the park. Our tour guide was funny and informative
First stop - giraffes!
Male giraffe approaching Jackson to eat from his hand 👅
The day we visited, the male giraffe was the only one allowed outside of their shelter and the females were inside with some babies
He knows where the food is!
Jason feeding the giraffe
Video - giraffe feeding
We saw so many animals - most just roam free across the hundreds of acres inside the park
They do have the cheetah area fenced off - he was so close to the bus - just chilling
View of the park from the top of a hill
We were allowed to feed the ostriches as well - but not from our hands - just from the ledge of the bus
Video - wildebeest stampede
Grace spent the trip in the back of the bus with her friend Layla
Grace feeding the giraffe
Grooming the goats
We learned that at the next Rally we’re going to in Tucson they will have an evening called Kids Marketplace where kids can make and sell their own creations. The kids got supplies and are working on their inventory!
Loved being at this rally week - kids all stick close to home and get their school work down in the mornings then run free to play and participate in the scheduled activities
Bags! Been awhile since we’ve played - J still beat me!
Another reason this location was chosen for rally week was the proximity to the Dinosaur Valley state park
Our fulltime families group went on a hike together
Along the Paluxy River
It got rocky and the kids loved that part
Rock climber!
Jackson is some place in this pic! Climbing and ignoring us!
Jason was amazed by the dinosaur prints
Dinosaur tracks in the river
Still climbing
What goes up, must go down!
Crossing the river to get a better look at tracks
Catching tadpoles
Literally hanging off the side of the river bank
She’s trying to decide how wet she wants to get
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Jackson and buddies wading in the river
It was a pretty day to just let them explore
They were soaked and didn’t have additional clothes - it was a wet, cold ride home!
Last night with his buddies
Grace has a blast at the dance party on the last night
Video - dance party
Such an amazing week!
