Monday, July 27, 2009

Texas

My mom, dad, and I went down to Texas to visit Michelle, Dave, Audrey, and Joshua. They moved down last month because Dave started his Endodontics program and we have missed seeing them. It was so fun to see them and spend some time with them, I love this family.

A little background: When Audrey use to come visit she would sleep in my bed with me, which was perfect because I have a king size bed. She is such a little cuddle bug and I loved every second of it. When she found out that I was going to come to Texas to visit her, she told me that we could share her bed- which is a twin size. Needless to say, we were very cozy all night long :)

The next morning: Good morning beautiful.

cute Joshua came to join the party
love those cheeks
Joshua, Shelb, me, and Audrey walking around the harbor

Swinging

After we had lunch at Taco Bueno, we headed to the swimming pool. Since I teach swimming lessons I had always try to help Audrey swim but she never wanted to go under the water. So when she called me from Texas saying she went all the way under the water I was so proud.

Look at the little fish :)

Shelb, Audrey, and me

While the kids took a nap- Shelb, my mom, and I went to Sam Moons. It is this cute shopping area where they have everything from purses, belts, hats, jewelry, and then a separate home decor store.

Of course we had to take a picture sitting in the zebra chairs.

After the naps we went to my dad's favorite store- The Bass Pro Shop. It is kinda like Cabelas, with all the outdoors equipment, and animals on display. The kids loved it and we had a blast.

Grande and the kids.

Joshua with the bear

They had a shooting area where you could shoot animals which moved
Action shot with GrandD and Grande


Love this cute little boy

On our way home we stopped at Bahama Bucks for some shaved ice- delicious.

My mom gave Audrey a set of scriptures and a book that you draw pictures in that tell about the stories that Audrey loves. When we got home that's all she wanted to do.

sweet Audrey and her D

playing some cards

Shelb taking a hand
as Audrey kept saying:
"my mom is killing us"

Friday was Pioneer Day so we told Audrey about the pioneers and all day long she kept asking when the pioneers were coming. We had to explain that this was in the past so we decided in remembrance of the pioneers, we would walk to the pool instead of drive :)
We told Audrey that if she would work with me a little on her swimming than we would get her a surprise at the store. She did so well and even swam all by herself:

needless to say, she definitely deserved her surprise :)
Not quite her typical 'princess cosmetics' but shin guards instead.
Audrey is signed up to be on a soccer team in the fall so I wanted her to get a head start.
She only agreed to put them on when I told her it was like soccer jewelry :)

Grande was showing Audrey that if she was wearing her shin guards, then it would not hurt if someone kicked her shins. I love the trusting look on her face.

Practicing some dribbling

It was a soccer practice for everyone

Action shot of Audrey's throw in
My little soccer star- with the pink ball that I gave her for her 2nd birthday
After dinner walked around the cute town
adorable.

love this girl.
Saturday morning we packed up and headed to the airport to leave for Mexico. We were sad they weren't coming with us but were so glad we got to see them before we left.

Sitting on the porch before we left:

such cute kids
Thank you Dave, Michelle, Audrey, and Joshua for letting us come stay at your cute house, eat your food, and even share your bed :) We love you sooo much.

2 comments:

Carrie said...

These are so so so cute! Looks like such a fun trip. We have been anxiously WAITING for all of your Texas and Mexico pics with the new camera. Glad to see it's working well and that you're having fun!

Michelle said...

PLEASE come back. We loved having you, and I am SO glad Audrey didn't wet the bed while you were here. :)
That picture of you and Audrey by the green wall with your eyes closed is my favorite, you two are my blonde beauties! Love, love, love you.