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The Nutcracker Is A Family Tradition

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Since Athena was born, we had one tradition that has followed us every Christmas regardless of where we lived. It’s attending The Nutcracker ballet. We even put it on our yearly Christmas Wish List. Every year, she is as enthralled as the year before and I can’t image going without her. I always envisioned attending performances with my little girl….

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Plano Bucket List

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Lesley | 0 Comments

It’s hard to imagine that bustling Plano was once a small farming community. Now a vibrant city of family-fun and entertainment it’s anything but country quiet. Full of cool things to do yet still packed with natural beauty, check out our Plano bucket list. Plano Bucket List Pinstack From state-of-the-art bowling lanes and delicious food and drinks to a unique…

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Still Without a Halloween Costume? Try One of These OVO Options

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Lesley | 1 Comments

There is no production that I love more than one by Cirque du Soleil. Every time I see a show, I am completely awe struck by the performers and their capabilities. As soon as I moved to Frisco, Texas, I researched if any Cirque du Soleil productions would be touring in the area and found that OVO will be in…

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Tips for Visiting State Fair of Texas

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Lesley | 0 Comments

The State Fair of Texas is held each fall at Dallas Fair Park. The Fair has taken place every year since 1886 and it usually begins the last Friday in September and ends 24 days later. The State Fair of Texas is remarkable but it’s massive size, 270 acres, and abundance of options, 100+ activities, can be a little overwhelming….

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The Texas Ballet Theater’s The Sleeping Beauty

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Lesley | 2 Comments

When we lived in California, Athena and I went to the ballet at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa on a regular basis. It was our favorite way to spend an evening of entertainment. The ballet options in Frisco and the surrounding area played a major role in our decision to move to Frisco. The Texas Ballet Theater…

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5 Great Moments at NBA All-Star 2013

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Lesley | 2 Comments

I always loved basketball, first as an admirer, then as a player, then as a coach, and always as a fan but attending NBA All-Star 2013 was much more than just attending a game. Being a dedicated fan is a lifestyle and being immersed in that lifestyle was an eye-opening, life-altering experience. I’m already planning my next sporting event. It’s like living in…

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One More Day Til the NBA

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Lesley | 4 Comments

One of my first memories in life was watching my brother, Marshall, dribble a basketball. I was maybe 3 years old, my brother maybe 5, and my grandfather set up a basketball net in his driveway. I couldn’t dribble so I bounced the huge ball with both of my hands. It was massive, bigger than my head, and I had…

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Childhood Dreams Made Reality: Can You Say “All-Star”!

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Lesley | 0 Comments

One of my favorite memories as a child was watching the NBA All-Star Weekend with my grandfather and my brother. Spud Webb’s Slam Dunk victory over Wilkins making him the shortest player ever to win the contest, Michael Jordan’s perfect 50 dunk from the free-throw line, and Isiah Thomas’s 30 point game will forever be etched in my brain as inspirational…

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