I had not planned on going really, but had the idea in the back of my head for awhile. It was in Dallas, TX, so only being 4 hours away, I knew I wouldn't have to decide until it got closer. My parents love going and are always there, and this year, my brother and his wife Jana were taking a few days off from parenting and heading down. I knew Keith was heading to Nashville for the Women's tournament, and not being able to take as many days off and head that way, I decided Dallas it was for the weekend! I packed up and jumped in with some friends who were also going and we were on our way.
Not really knowing what we were doing, we end up parking in the first car garage we could find. The people I was with, had plans and needed to be getting on their way. I told them I would be fine and started walking the downtown streets of Dallas, trying to find anything that looked like it could be with the Final Four. I googled and map quested and just kept walking and 6 miles later found an arena that looked like it was something I was looking for. I had been waiting to hear from my family, as they were in Arlington checking out the practices in Cowboy Stadium. Just as I am about to go in, my parents call and they are headed back to the Sheraton. Great! Only 2 miles back from where I came from. I finally met up with them and let the trip begin!
We had so much fun doing all the Final Four touristy things. We went to Bracket Town, hit up the free Jason Aldean Concert, saw some great games, and an awesome stadium with a massive video board (thankfully). It was so fun to meet up with people I hadn't seen in quite some time of coaches and college friends I have met along the way. I was even able to meet up for a day with some Great Bend folk and enjoy some Dave and Busters!
I am so glad I was able to go and hang out with my family and enjoy this experience. Pictures are so much better than words, so here you go!
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