Staycation to the Arbuckle "mountains"

This past weekend we took an impromptu 'staycation' up north about 100 miles to what Oklahoma deems the Arbuckle "Mountains", which cracks me up. However, it was a nice getaway and an exciting one for Ava. We started out by going to Arbuckle Wilderness, a drive-thru safari adventure. We saw emus, deer, buffalo, lions, wolves, giraffes, zebras, antelope, just tons and tons of animals. Ava was even brave enough to hand-feed a few, including camels.

After our safari, we headed over to Turner Falls, a natural spring and waterfall park. It was actually a great day for the hot and humid July summer. Overcast and a little bit of rain to cool us off. Ava and Daddy waded in the springs while Griff and I watched. We visited the 77 ft. waterfall and even did a little exploring. We decided to take a nature walk and check out a real cave! Ava thought the cave was the neatest thing. She and daddy crawled to get in and hung out in there for a good 15 minutes. Griffin and I were trying to find a tree to hide under to avoid getting (more) soaked. He was such a trooper. As long as he is in his baby carrier right next to mama, all is good in his world.

We headed home and stopped in Grapevine to finish out our safari at the Rainforest Cafe. What a treat! Ava insisted all the animals in there were real and again, had a blast.

Once we arrived home, we had an exhausted family of four. Griffin actually slept his first 6 hour stretch, which hasn't happened since.

We took lots of pictures of our exciting road trip. Enjoy!