Wounded Warriors & Family Spend Day in Hill Country

And a good time was had by all!!  Saturday, September 14, was our first Family Fun Day event.  Both LBJ State and Federal Parks waived their fees for the Wounded Warriors & family members.  Park personnel were gracious and very helpful.

Setting up Movie Projector

We all met at the Party House (the park refers to it as the Dining Hall).  Volunteers arrived early and got everything set up for our guests.  There were games, movies, puzzles, fishing and of course food.  When the warriors arrived everyone went out to greet them.







Setting up Games





Getting Ready to Fish

I personally had a special moment when I saw the volunteers on both sides of the walk greeting our guests.

Domingo feeding butterfly

 There was a special butterfly exhibit which was a real treat.  The 'butterfly ladies' gave us lots of information including how to attract butterflies. They also had a screened in area you could enter and attempt to get a butterfly to land on your hand and eat some ripe banana.

After feeding the butterflies everyone decided they were hungry so we went back to the Party House for lunch.   Some park personnel also joined us.

Warriors, park personnel, volunteers getting acquainted

 After lunch we were off to the LBJ Ranch & White House.  We had a CD that explained various aspects of the park on the drive through the park. Chad took control of it and pointed out sights as we drove. We would have missed a lot without the CD.  

Heading for White House Tour

Domingo & Tony

 At this point it was getting late so we took a vote on whether to go fish, tour Sauer-Beckman farm or tour Becker Vineyard.  You know which one won!!

Becker had a tasting table set up in a room with huge vats all around the walls. Henri, our 'tasting guide' was a treat.  He regaled us with stories as well as information about the wines, vineyard & winery.  Time flies when your having fun and this was no exception.

Good Food - Good Friends

 The St. Joseph's Society from St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fredericksburg had dinner waiting for us back at the party house.  They prepared a feast of fried catfish, coleslaw, beans & french fries.  For dessert (who had room?) were the biggest cookies I've ever seen.  Donated by Clear River Pecan Co.

Renae, Emma & Chad 

Although the day was packed with activities, volunteers and guests had time to visit and make new friends.
GOD is so good!!

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