Fondue on the Menu (Texas Style)

About 4 years ago when we were first stationed in Germany, we began to collect fondue pots at the local flea markets. This ensued a passion for fondue and a venue for getting all of our friends together. We usually have 10-12 pot going, wear our favorite '70's attire, and stuff ourselves silly.

Pictured above is several of our good friends from Rockwall plus my cute brother David and sis-in-law Kabree who were visiting from Amarillo. I"m feeling another party coming on.....

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More Easter Fun

I have been so busy getting ready for our move, that blogging has taken a back seat. Since this is also our family scrapbook and journal, I am going to try to play catch-up over the next couple of days.

We had a lovely Easter Day. The kiddos were little angels at church, and afterwards, our good friends the Palmer had us over for dinner. Patrick is a fabulous cook and we jump at the chance every time an invitation is extended. We had a delicious ham dinner and Creme Brulee for dessert...sinfully divine.....

The master and his canvass.

The kids enjoyed an indoor scavenger hunt while we waited for dinner.


After filling our bellies, we headed outside for another egg hunt. Each child had specific eggs that they were looking for so it was a fun twist on the traditional game.

Ava really got into it as well.


It was a beautiful Easter Day filled with family and friends. How grateful I am for our Savior Jesus Christ and his Resurrection. I loved that Kaden and Lauren were old enough this year to understand the real reason why Easter is celebrated.

The Magic Time Machine

Our friend David C. was in town to defend his thesis this past weekend. He had Saturday evening free so we decided to go out to dinner. When they heard that Dave was going to be in Dallas, our other good friends The Hrabars came down from Witchita Falls to celebrate with us. We were all stationed in Germany together a few years ago.

We decided to eat at The Magic Time Machine in Addison. What a great little restaurant! Don't let the smell of mothballs deter you upon entering. The Dallas location is housed in a very old, funky building with antique furniture. I'd recommend going early on the weekend, as they don't take reservations Friday-Sunday. We arrived at 4:30 p.m. and were seated immediately.

This steakhouse features a wait staff dressed up as storybook, cartoon, entertainment and historical characters to entertain and serve you. The character-driven theme of this restaurant creates a very colorful eating atmosphere. You may find yourself ordering your meal from an Elvis impersonator, Hercules, Tinker Bell, Joe Dirt, Henry VIII, Hannah Montana, Cinderella among other characters. Enjoy a good meal while you watch the uniquely dressed wait staff parade by your table.

The atmosphere was awesome. The booths were also decorated in theme. One booth was the "Great Pumpkin" from the popular Charlie Brown Halloween show. Another was an actual school bus. Others included: a tee pee, Mexican themed, Italian themed, space themed, a box of crayons, etc.

The Magic Time Machine is very kid friendly, and they even offer magic shows and face painting for an additional fee. My kids' favorite part of the experience was walking around after dinner and getting autographs from all of the characters in an autograph book that was provided at the table.

The kiddos.

Ava playing in the phone booth.


Kaden checking out his autograph book.

A very happy David.

Our server was Captain Jack Sparrow. Maddie was thrilled and wore her "Future Wife of Jack Sparrow" t-shirt just in case she saw him. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. We actually split a kids meal between the three of our children. Each entree receives unlimited trips to the salad bar. A little pricey- but definitely fun for every once in awhile.

Stephanie and Maddie