On Thursday July 22nd Dad, Mom, Sara, and I left Wausau, Wisconsin before six in the morning with two vehicles packed to the max. It was very rainy until we got half way through Iowa then it was sunny for the rest of the drive. We stopped at Red Lobster in Joplin, Mississippi for dinner then drove to Tulsa, Oklahoma to stay the night.
We left a little before eight Friday morning and crossed the Texas border by eleven. The GPS took us to where my apartment was supposed to be, however all of the 500 apartments looked identical and we had to find the office so I could sign my lease and get the keys. By 1:30 I was opening the door of my new home for the next year.
There was lots to do: internet dude was coming, had to go buy a mattress, needed some food to eat, organizing, and celebrate with 
cheesecake and WISCONSIN beer, of coarse! (and Dad's Wisconsin farmer's tan).
Monday, we went to the Historical District in downtown Dallas to visit The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealy Plaza and learned a lot about the life, death, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Later that evening we met up with Cousins Paul, Michelle, and Elyssa in Frisco and had dinner at Babe's Chicken. Afterwards Paul gave us a quick tour of Frisco. We stopped at IKEA and did some shopping then went on the Shawnee Trail to see the bronze sculptures of longhorns and cowboys.
Wednesday, Dad took my car in to get it checked out. Turns out some pipe was leaking because road salt ate away at it. Since it is unbearable to go without A/C in Texas, I had to get it fixed. At least I shouldn't have to deal with road salt for the next year. My moving crew were on their way back to Wisconsin before noon and made it back before five on Thursday. It was sad to see them all leave and very weird that I won't see them till Christmas.
We left a little before eight Friday morning and crossed the Texas border by eleven. The GPS took us to where my apartment was supposed to be, however all of the 500 apartments looked identical and we had to find the office so I could sign my lease and get the keys. By 1:30 I was opening the door of my new home for the next year.
There was lots to do: internet dude was coming, had to go buy a mattress, needed some food to eat, organizing, and celebrate with 
cheesecake and WISCONSIN beer, of coarse! (and Dad's Wisconsin farmer's tan).Saturday, we drove around Dallas and Las Colinas going to garage sales and 
checking out Craigs list adds looking for a kitchen table. We found one and strapped it on the Envoy. We also drove by Grandpa 
Schwede's old house in Coppell and knocked on his old neighbor's door.
checking out Craigs list adds looking for a kitchen table. We found one and strapped it on the Envoy. We also drove by Grandpa 
Schwede's old house in Coppell and knocked on his old neighbor's door.Sunday, we ventured into downtown Dallas where Sara and I made a big Texas purchase: a pair of cowboy boots. The salesman tried talking Dad into buying a pair too. I think he'll be back for them.
Monday, we went to the Historical District in downtown Dallas to visit The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealy Plaza and learned a lot about the life, death, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Later that evening we met up with Cousins Paul, Michelle, and Elyssa in Frisco and had dinner at Babe's Chicken. Afterwards Paul gave us a quick tour of Frisco. We stopped at IKEA and did some shopping then went on the Shawnee Trail to see the bronze sculptures of longhorns and cowboys.Tuesday Sara got me a beta fish for a 
house-warming gift. She picked out the name, Lloyd. Sara
is also the 'Godmother' of Lloyd. I'm not sure if she knows that he expects presents on every holiday. We'll see if she plays up to her role. While Sara and I were out exploring the HUGE Northpark Mall in Dallas and realizing that the air-conditioning in my car was broken, Mom and Dad were secretly setting up a new TV in 
my living room =) As a thank you to Dad, Mom, and Sara for hauling all my crap to Texas, I took them out for dinner at Suze Restaurant. It is one of the places I will be interning at. I get to work with world-renowned chefs and learn how to pair wine with food. The presentation and mix of flavors of all of our meals was AMAZING! And Chef Garza came out to talk with us then sent out two very yummy desserts! After dinner, Paul and Michelle, who were also dining at Suze Restaurant came to see my apartment. Later, Dad, Mom, Sara, and I walked around 
my apartment complext to check out the pools and The Village Country Club.
house-warming gift. She picked out the name, Lloyd. Sara
is also the 'Godmother' of Lloyd. I'm not sure if she knows that he expects presents on every holiday. We'll see if she plays up to her role. While Sara and I were out exploring the HUGE Northpark Mall in Dallas and realizing that the air-conditioning in my car was broken, Mom and Dad were secretly setting up a new TV in 
my living room =) As a thank you to Dad, Mom, and Sara for hauling all my crap to Texas, I took them out for dinner at Suze Restaurant. It is one of the places I will be interning at. I get to work with world-renowned chefs and learn how to pair wine with food. The presentation and mix of flavors of all of our meals was AMAZING! And Chef Garza came out to talk with us then sent out two very yummy desserts! After dinner, Paul and Michelle, who were also dining at Suze Restaurant came to see my apartment. Later, Dad, Mom, Sara, and I walked around 
my apartment complext to check out the pools and The Village Country Club.
Wednesday, Dad took my car in to get it checked out. Turns out some pipe was leaking because road salt ate away at it. Since it is unbearable to go without A/C in Texas, I had to get it fixed. At least I shouldn't have to deal with road salt for the next year. My moving crew were on their way back to Wisconsin before noon and made it back before five on Thursday. It was sad to see them all leave and very weird that I won't see them till Christmas. 
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