On the Road Again

Wednesday's trek included long hours on the road...so we started early again with hopes of being in Oklahoma City by dinner time. Overall, it was a good day of traveling, and the boys can check two more states off their list of states visited.

Our first stop was a few hours away from Carlsbad in Lubbock, TX. First, we visited Texas Tech University, home of the Red Raiders. Though the stadium gates were closed, we were not disappointed. We found the athletic department building that was built right into the stadium, and it had a wall of windows for a great view of the stadium and field. Also, we had the opportunity to talk with a lady at the information desk and the athletic director's administrative assistant about places to eat in Lubbock (of course!). They both were so helpful and friendly, definitely going above and beyond the call of duty to help us.

So we headed to Home Cafe', a place I found on an internet search and that the Texas Tech ladies highly recommended. It was an unique atmosphere of old pictures hanging on a clothesline, mismatched antique tables and chairs, and beverages served in mason jars. The food was super delicious and fresh. David said it was the best grilled chicken sandwich he had ever eaten. Ben and I were thrilled to share a small slice of buttermilk pie (we first had this at Frontier Days at CCS). Yum!

One other place that was recommended was a cupcake shop down the road from Home Cafe' called a Peace of Cake. Since we already ate dessert, Ben and I shared a mini "Red Raider Velvet" cupcake, and David and Jonthan had their own. Now that our stomachs were really full, we were ready to walk around a bit more before jumping in the van to head to Oklahoma City. We found the Football Training Facilty and saw the Texas Tech trophies, star players, etc. displayed.

Our journey to Oklahoma City from Lubbock was pretty uneventful, gratefully so. We had a few stops, and I slept for a while. We were glad to see trees and greenery again! Our dinner stop was another Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives place, Cattleman's Cafe'. We thought there might be a wait, and we were told 40 minutes. As we went to the waiting room they had set aside, we noted there were over 50 people waiting as well. After about thirty minutes we were escorted to our table, and eventually shared a delightful meal together. Ben and I shared a steak; Jonathan and David shared one as well since there was not a steak option available on the kids menu. Let's just say it was worth the wait!

We had a short drive after dinner to our hotel in Norman, OK. After David and Ben had a quick work-out in the fitness center and we completed one load of laundry, everyone settled in for the evening and looked forward to Thursday's adventures (and to sleeping in a little!).