Rough Creek, giraffes, and dinosaurs... oh my!

After picking Holland up from her last day of school, we headed down to Glen Rose. I found this wonderful resort called Rough Creek Lodge and Resort. It's absolutely fabulous! It's where luxury meets country tranquility. We can't wait to go back! There is so much to do at this resort.... fossil digging, zip line, rock wall climbing, pool with lazy river, shooting, archery, golf driving range, hunting, fishing, spa, horse riding, ATV riding, and more. When we checked in, we received a welcome goody bag that contained fruit, candy, Barbie kites for the girls, and they even had room keys made for the girls with their names on them. Too cute! The restaurant has the best food.  Me being a picky eater figured there wouldn't be much for me to eat, but there was always something. The steak and burgers were the juiciest we've ever had, the desserts were like a work of art, the breakfast buffet was amazing, and the staff were the nicest and most helpful people you'll ever meet. The "go-to" guy, Larry, was the sweetest guy. When it was time for us to check out and leave, he hugged me like we were two old friends saying good-bye.

On the drive into Rough Creek.

View from our balcony.

So, we got there Thursday night and had dinner reservations. Dinner was over one and a half hours long and was three courses that were to die for. The girls did great sitting there for that long. Here they are before dinner.

After dinner, we walked around the property and checked everything out. 

On Friday, we did Rough Creek things.  Kirk golfed and rock wall climbed.  We took the girls to dig for fossils, to the petting zoo, jumped on the trampolines, and swimming. 

After cleaning up from swimming, we went into Glen Rose for ice cream and to find my great-great-grandfathers home.  A local lawyer has purchased the home and has restored it.  It was amazing to find the home and see how cool it was back in 1881. 

Saturday morning we checked out of Rough Creek and headed to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. You drive through the 30 mile wildlife center and get to feed the animals.  Half way through the drive you get to the top of one hill and there is a restaurant, petting zoo, and souvenir shop.  Holland loved the animals but Britton didn't like riding in the truck the whole time.  Apparently a fly landed on her leg and freaked her out so she would panic anytime she saw a bug.  She is my daughter, for sure. 

After Fossil Rim, we headed over to Dinosaur World.  Holland has been wanting to see the dinosaurs forever.  She watches Dino Dan all the time and has a dinosaur book she refers back to.  Her favorite is the T-Rex.  She was like a kid in the candy store at Dinosaur World.  While you're there you walk through the Dinosaur displays, feed the fish, and then go for a fossil dig. 

Next on our list of things to do is go to the Dinosaur Valley State Park.  There you can see real dinosaur tracks and play in the water where the tracks are.  Holland loved getting in the water because the little fish nibbled on her toes.  I kept Britton up in the shade with me. 

Overall, it was a great trip and we all had a wonderful time. :)