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In&nbsp;December 2014, I randomly traveled to San Angelo (we are both from San Angelo area originally) from Houston to visit one of my good friends and her kids. After watching Hallmark Christmas movies and a glass or two of wine, my good friend and her wife told me they wanted to set me up with this guy they knew (my friend's wife's ex-fiance). I wasn't really looking for a guy in my life at the time (I was 26) and had been single for awhile and not dating but I made my list of qualities I wanted in a future husband that night and decided, if he didn't meet my expectations, no big deal. The next night, he showed up at their house with his 6 year old daughter, Kaylee, and we went to look at the Christmas lights on the Concho. This guy, Jarrod, was soooo quiet! He said nothing and he was driving and I was in the front passenger seat. But awkwardness took over by the time we were driving through the Christmas lights. The windows were rolled down, and as we passed the 12 Days of Christmas exhibit, I started singing all the verses of the 12 Days of Christmas in a beautiful, LOUD voice. I was louder than the three kids in the car. It was magical, I promise. Oh, I also had on zero makeup and had a fluffy lions mane thing happening with my hair. Not dressed to impressed. But something impressed him because he asked for my number and asked me on a date the next day. So, I met him and Kaylee at Outback and then we went out for froyo. While eating froyo, Kaylee decided to climb onto my lap and my heart melted. I went back to Houston the next day and Jarrod left to go back to the oilfield in North Dakota. I really did not think we would make it with both of us being 26 and in a long distance relationship with a 6 year old in San Angelo. But between phone calls and long conversations, company layoffs, and 10 hour drives to see each other, I finally asked him to move in with me in Houston in November 2015. Since then, we've been through hell and highwater between family, Hurricane Harvey, 3 freak vehicle accidents, 2 moves for my job, and now a pandemic. But I guess it's God's joke on me that I've been dating Jarrod and Kaylee both since Kaylee was 6 years old, and God has made me wait almost 6 years to marry him and become her bonus mom.

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Directions to Selah Springs Ranch

From Brady, Texas to Selah Springs Ranch

From Brady, head south on US-377 S/US-87 S/S Bridge Street toward S Blackburn Street.  Once you pass Walmart, you will continue to follow US-377 S/US-87 S for 9.2 miles. The entry to Selah Springs Ranch will be on the right. Look for a stone entry way with a black gate.

From Austin, TX to Selah Springs Ranch

Drive towards Llano, TX on TX-71 W, about 61 miles from Austin, TX. In Llano, beer right at the stoplight onto TX-16 N/TX-71 W/Ford Street and go 1.5 miles. You will cross the Llano River. Fun fact: Llano is one of our favorite Texas towns! Less fun fact: you may lose cell service between Llano and Brady! Then turn left at the stoplight onto TX-29 W/TX- 71 W/W Young Street and follow the highway for 51 miles until you reach Selah Springs Ranch entrance on your left at 3700 US-87, Brady, TX 76825. The entrance is marked by a stone entrance with a black gate.

From Fredericksburg, TX to Selah Springs Ranch

Head towards Brady, Texas. Once you take a slight right onto US-87 N, you will continue for 41 miles. Then, you will turn left onto TX-29 W/US-87 N/Fort McKavett Street, continuing for 17 miles until you reach Selah Springs Ranch entrance at 3700 US-87, Brady, TX 76825. The entrance will be on your left and will be marked by a stone entryway with a black gate.

Make sure to mention "Simmons/Adkins Wedding" for the room block! Near Heart of Texas Healthcare SystemMake yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.When you stay at Best Western Brady Inn in Brady, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Heart of Texas Healthcare System and McCulloch County Courthouse. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Heart of Texas Historical Museum and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Richards Park.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Heart of Texas Healthcare System - 2 km / 1.2 mi Heart of Texas Historical Museum - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi McCulloch County Courthouse - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi Richards Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi Cedar Creek Tank - 35.8 km / 22.2 mi The preferred airport for Best Western Brady Inn is San Angelo, TX (SJT-San Angelo Regional) - 131.8 km / 81.9 mi Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary continental breakfast is included.

Best Western Brady Inn

Make sure to mention "Simmons/Adkins Wedding" for a 10% discount! Near Heart of Texas Healthcare System. Make yourself at home in one of the 69 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel &amp; Suites Brady in Brady, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Heart of Texas Healthcare System and McCulloch County Courthouse. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Heart of Texas Historical Museum and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Richards Park.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Heart of Texas Healthcare System - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi Heart of Texas Historical Museum - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi McCulloch County Courthouse - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi Richards Park - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi Cedar Creek Tank - 36.5 km / 22.7 mi The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Hotel &amp; Suites Brady is San Angelo, TX (SJT-San Angelo Regional) - 132.5 km / 82.4 mi Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brady

Adult Only Boutique Hotel! Near Heart of Texas Historical Museum. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.A stay at Trucountry Inn places you in the heart of Brady, steps from Heart of Texas Historical Museum and 3 minutes by foot from McCulloch County Courthouse. This golf hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Richards Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Heart of Texas Healthcare System.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Heart of Texas Historical Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi McCulloch County Courthouse - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Richards Park - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi Heart of Texas Healthcare System - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi Cedar Creek Tank - 33 km / 20.5 mi The nearest major airport is San Angelo, TX (SJT-San Angelo Regional) - 129.2 km / 80.3 miTake in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include wedding services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include express check-in, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Brady? This hotel has 1800 square feet (167 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Erica & Jarrod

Erica & Jarrod

Things to Do

Brady Municipal Golf Course

Comanche Creek Golf Course

Heart of Texas Country Music Museum

Heart of Texas Museum