Dennis Cheatham

Hey Isaac! You’re almost 16. Over those years, we’ve made some amazing memories together. Your whole family loves you so much and we are proud of the man you are becoming. ❤️

16 years is a big deal. So I figured we should do something special together. Like, really special. Prepare yourself for an adventure—it’s your 16th Birthday Tour, filled with the people and places from your past and places you’ve always wanted to experience!

June 25, Friday: Oxford to Plano

Stay with Aunt Jenny and Uncle Mark in Plano

June 26, Saturday: Dallas Area Memories

Drive by our house in Lake Dallas
Drive by Primrose School of Hickory Creek
Drive by Medical City Lewisville
Lunch at DoubleDaves in Denton…
or lunch at Spring Creek BBQ in Lewisville
Frozen Yogurt at Tappy’s
Visit Valley Ranch Elementary (with a special guest appearance)
Stop by Irving Bible Church in Irving
Stop by Love Field in Dallas to watch a few planes
Visit the Dallas Museum of Art
Dinner at Pappasito’s Cantina in Dallas with Aunt Jenny and Uncle Mark

June 27, Sunday: Plano to Fort Worth

Staying with the Johnsons in Fort Worth
Six Flags Over Texas with Mason, Miller, Uncle Eric and Uncle Mark

June 28, Monday: Fort Worth to Fort Davis

Monahans Sandhills State Park in Monahans, TX
Camping at Davis Mountains State Park near Fort Davis, Texas

June 29, Tuesday: Fort Davis Area

Late breakfast in Marfa, TX
Swimming at Balmorhea State Park in Toyahvalle, TX
Star Party at McDonald Observatory near Fort Davis, TX

June 30, Wednesday: Fort Davis to Silver City, New Mexico

Prada Marfa in Valentine, TX
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Carlsbad, NM
Roswell, New Mexico to visit Beebee and Pop Pop for lunch
White Sands National Park, White Sands, NM
Our Airbnb in Silver City, NM

July 1, Thursday: Western New Mexico

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument in the Gila Wilderness, NM
Catwalk Recreation Trail near Mogollon, NM

July 2, Friday: Silver City to Santa Fe, New Mexico

Very Large Array in Socorro, NM
Enchiladas at Frontier Restaurant in Albuquerque
The Bookcase in Albuquerque
Stranger Factory in Albuquerque
Stay and swim at the Doubletree Hotel in Santa Fe, NM

July 3, Saturday: Explore Santa Fe

Experience Meow Wolf in Santa Fe

July 4, Sunday: Santa Fe to Tulsa, Oklahoma

Whataburger in Amarillo, TX
Pit stop in Shamrock, TX
Independence Day Fireworks in Tulsa, Oklahoma

July 5, Monday: Tulsa Time

Fun with family in Tulsa

It’ll be the adventure of a lifetime, Isaac. An epic road trip to celebrate you!

Your mom, Hazel, and I are so blessed you are part of our lives. We love you so much.

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