Jul 31, 2011
Dallas- Day 2
Dallas- Day 2 Today was the grand finale of our Summer Safe Spray tour! We got up earlier than usual to make sure we made it to a really cool farmers market we had heard about the other day. This was a smaller European style farmers market on McKinny called The Four Season’s Farmers Market. There was a white tent set up with about twenty different tables with all kinds of local goods. There was... read more
Jul 30, 2011
Dallas- Day 1
Dallas- Day 1 We are just starting to acclimate to the heat right before we leave the hot south. Dallas has been more fun than we had thought. We pulled up to the Pearl Street farmers market and were surprised to find, it was the biggest one we have been to yet. There were more than three outdoor barn type building housing different kinds of plants, produce, and baked goods. There was a wonderfully... read more
Jul 28, 2011
Austin- Day 2
Austin- Day 2 This morning we went to the Children’s Day Art Park event in Austin. Kids and parents walked around the various art stations as a live band played children’s songs on a small stage. Kids showed off their temporary tattoos and colorful face paint. A woman that runs a local daycare was overjoyed to have a safe solution to her ant problem. On our way back to the Jeep a... read more
Jul 27, 2011
Austin- Day 1
Austin- Day 1 We started our trip to Austin by visiting the Capitol building. It is a big, beautiful building that sits in the city center. Tourists dotted the lawn as they stopped at fountains, statues, and signs that explained the significance and history of Texas’ past. The city officials were friendly and enjoyed our samples and encouraged us to explore all that Austin has to offer. Next we... read more
