Shotzi's Show

I LOVE visiting my brother at school. When I lived in Dallas, I had so much fun driving down to see him and meet his friends. It had been a while since I had seen Dylan, so when I found out that the Tyler Rushing Band had a show in College Station, I jumped on board and decided to make the trip. I drove down with my aunt and Brittany, so the long drive wasn't too agonizing.

Tyler's show was in the Skyy Bar at Schotzi's on the main strip, North Gate. The venue was open to 18 and up, which helped the door numbers. I joined in for a few songs and had a blast dancing with Dylan's cross country team members. Brittany and I were also able to recruit some people from the downstairs bar to come up and support the Tyler Rushing Band, as well as buy a few koozies! The turnout was great and I think everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

I can't forget the most memorable part about the trip: the flat tire. On our way home, the back right tire was completely annihilated! Brittany was able to get the spare down, while I called a worker from a nearby gas station ("Shaggy") to help us out with the rest. I personally think Brit should just become a mechanic...doesn't she look like a natural?!

Wildcatter Ranch Date Night

After working in the yard all afternoon, Cliff and I decided to join our friends, Jason and Erin, for a last-minute double date in Graham, TX, where we ate dinner at The Wildcatter Ranch. I had visited once before for a wedding last summer, but actually experiencing the ranch was a treat!

The steakhouse served up a "Texas-sized" meal for us. We started off with "snake bites" (baby back ribs and smoked stuffed peppers). Entrees included chicken fried chicken, t-bone steak, and fillet, complimented by garlic potatoes, asparagus, and vegetables. We topped the meal off with home-made bread pudding and banana pudding (served in a mason jar). No, the tab wasn't cheap, but the atmosphere, the breath-taking view over the valley, the live band, and excellent guest services made it SO WORTH IT!

The Wildcatter Ranch is the perfect weekend getaway for families (dogs included), friends, or couples. They offer spa treatments, horseback riding, archery, cattle feeding, and much more! Although we did not actually stay, we had the chance to jump in the "infinity pool" and check out one of the guest cabins. I would suggest this place to anyone in the Wichita Falls or Dallas/Fort Worth area...trust me, the drive pays off once you arrive!