Texas

This past week Hannah & Samuel went on their first airplane ride.  We went to Houston, Texas because Bobby had work related business to take care of and we visited with his Uncle Thom, Aunt Nancy and their two granddaughters (Rose, 6 years old and Dee Dee, 4 years old).  So all together we had a 3 y/o, a 4 y/o, a 5 y/o and a 6 y/o.  What fun!

Both kids were so excited to fly but unfortunately Sammy had a minor accident right before we boarded the plane.  He was running to the window to look out at our plane, tripped and hit the edge of the window sill with his nose.  He cried, his nose began to swell and I began to panic thinking he had broken his nose.  He wasn't excited about boarding or take-off.  Thankfully his nose was just busted and he slowly recovered about 30 minutes into our flight.

We had a busy week full of fun...

Wednesday we went shopping and went to Chuy's for supper.  I love Chuy's and had to buy another tee-shirt since I basically wore last shirt to shreds (I bought it over 10 years ago when we visited Thom & Nancy the first time!)

Thursday Rosie & Dee Dee had school then swim lessons.  So Bobby & I took the kids to the Science Museum and the Butterfly Center.  Hannah LOVED all of the butterflies.  You feel like you're in a rain forest with all the plants and the waterfall.  She managed to hold a few butterflies but Sam only held one b/c he's a boy and unable to stay still :-)

Friday the girls had a half day at school.  So we spent the entire afternoon at the Children's Museum.  This was my favorite place.  I can't even begin to describe how awesome it was!!  The kids did some hands on science activities and then we headed over to Kidtropolis so they could "work" and earn some money.  I think I had as much fun working and playing with the stuff as they did!  We ended outside with the Water Works which Sam loved.  He was soaking wet by the time we left.

Rosie is not picking her nose...she's pushing up her safety glasses.

Saturday we spent the day at the Houston Zoo.  I enjoyed watching Hannah & Rosie holding hands as they walked from exhibit to exhibit.  Sam & Dee Dee were feeling a little left out so Bobby paired up with Sam and I convinced Dee Dee that I was much cooler than Hannah.  She was my buddy the entire day.  We ended the day with a train ride around Herman Park which was lovely and relaxing after a full day of walking.

Sunday the guys & the kids stayed home while Nancy and I went shopping.  We ended the day with supper at 'Souper. Salad'  Nancy & the kids made rice krispy treats while I packed our bags.  Unfortunately we had to leave the next day...

We were so sad to leave on Monday but ready to be home at the same time.  Rosie & Dee Dee handled the 'goodbyes' better than I thought they would.  Hannah broke down at the airport as we were checking our bags.  She didn't want to leave Rosie & Dee Dee.  For almost an entire week she had two little girlfriends to play with!

Thom & Nancy were such wonderful hosts.  They were a blessing to us and I want to thank them for all they did for our little family while we stayed with them.  We love you all and can't wait to see you again!!