A Texas dad tests his own advice—don’t let fear stop family adventures—by taking his four oldest kids solo to the Texas Monthly BBQ Fest in Lockhart. What follows is a smoky, joyful day of ribs, brisket jam, free Coke, and kid quotes (“Daddy, stop eating my pork rinds!”), proving that even in crowds and chaos, the memories (and leftovers) are worth it. *My heart is as full as my belly.*
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