Sunday, July 18, 2010

Blue Bell and Wedding Bells

We took a trip to Brenham, home of Blue Bell Ice Cream, to attend a wedding. We got in the day before the wedding so we could take a tour of the ice cream factory. We met up with old playgroup friends Gavin and Gwendolyn and their Mommy and had a great time watching ice cream being filled into cartons from 1 pint to 3 gallons! Unfortunately we weren't allowed to take photos during the tour, but from the parking lot we could see the massive tanks shown below.

The next day we attended the wedding of the daughter of Daddy's neighbors back in Abilene - Ashley was a lovely bride! Her big brother Alan was tickled to meet our little Alan - poor Big Alan kept turning around when we told Little Alan to stop, come back, don't touch, etc.! We had a lovely time catching up with old friends and sharing in this special day for their family.

We enjoyed a quiet weekend at our hotel, and the boys loved the pool. We went swimming all three days, and Alan became so attached to his swim ring that he carried it around in and out of the pool.


These tanks were filled with granulated sugar and ice cream mix.


These even bigger tanks were filled with water, condensed milk, and raw milk.


The whole family in front of a vintage Blue Bell auto


Kevin and Alan with the cow and girl from the logo


Kevin and Gwendolyn waiting for the tour to start


Miss Kathy loves holding a little Alan


Kevin gives the bride Ashley a kiss!


Daddy gives Alan a ride on his shoulders to keep him from running wild through the reception


Big Alan holds Little Alan


Alan loved swimming with his ring so much he wouldn't put it down


The family enjoying the pool

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Alan loved jumping in the water!