Visit to Hildebrand Farms.

This fall, we took a road trip up to Hildebrand Farms so that Mallory, Matthew, and Hannah could see what life was like on the dairy.  We had a lot of fun on the tour and the kids enjoyed making butter.  We always joke around that there is not a place within an hour radius of Abilene that Mallory is not recognized.  Sure enough, Hildebrand Farms was no different. One of the teachers at Mallory's school works part time at the dairy and eagerly greeted Mallory with a hug.

Spread the word.

Meet Dakota.

Mallory recently switched to a different horse at Independence Farms.  Her new rides name is Dakota and she loves him.  She is so eager to ride him each week.  And the best part?   He trots.  How cool is that? It's such a shame that winter break is coming and we will have to wait till spring to ride again.

Doctor's Visit

We finally made it to the Children's Hospital for Mallory's appointment.

Mallory checked herself in at the Registration Desk.

She waited patiently in the waiting room.

She grabbed on to a set of exam gloves as soon as we walked into the exam room. 

Listened to her Ipod.

Our visit with Dr. Elias and Dr. Munro went well.
It's always encouraging to talk with specialists that "get" Smith Magenis Syndrome.

Joe's Crab Shack

We had the opportunity to meet my Aunt Arlene for lunch before Mallory's doctor's appointment. 

My mom had not eaten at Joe's Crab Shack
before so that was our choice.

Mallory really enjoyed her time with her Great-Aunt.

The hostess at Joe's Crab Shack let Mallory
work for a little while.

Mallory even came away with an awesome shirt.

Dinosaur Ridge

Near Red Rock Amphitheatre, there  is a mountain side exhibit called Dinosaur Ridge.

It is the most impressive Dinosaur exhibits that I have seen.

Red Rock Amphitheatre

Before Mallory's appointment, we went and toured Red Rocks Amphitheatre.  The Zac Brown Band was packing up after having concerts the previous two nights.