June's Events

Okay...missed another month or month and a half, but never fear...the bullet point exists for such occassions. Here goes nothin':

• School is out for Summer
• Avonlea turns 4
• Go to cousins' birthday party in Dallas
• Head up to MN for an eventful Summer
• Throw shower for Jamie (now my Sister-in-law) :)
• Attend rehearsal for Jamie and Patrick's wedding
• J & P get hitched
• Leave for the North Shore
• Enjoy some relaxation in Grand Marais with Mom, Dad, Jeff's Mom, Susan, Jon, Jon's Parents, Nathan, Mandi and all the kiddos
• Pontooning with the kids
• June 30th--recoup

Pics to follow...

Zoo pics with the Boldts

Beach, Zoo & an Awesome weekend with the Boldts!

A few weeks ago, my life-long friend Jill, her husband, Ben and their two boys, Grady and Isaac came down to H-town for a visit. We had a great time! Avonlea enjoyed the extra playmates and we enjoyed the extra adults! :) Anyway, we went out to one of our favorite italian restaurants (My Pizzeria on Louetta) after picking them up from the airport. Saturday morning, we headed out to Galveston. We ate at the Spot in Galveston and then headed to the Strand to stock up on some candy and ice cream treats. Then we boarded the ferry. As usual, we spotted a few dolphins off the ferry which was fun for all to see. After getting settled in the beach house, we went to the beach. The northerners really enjoyed themselves in the Gulf of Mexico and we enjoyed watching the kids play in the sand and in the water. Sunday, we attended church and then went to the Galleria to eat lunch. That evening, we chillaxed at the house. Monday was Zoo day. Unfortunately, it was literally 90+ degrees out. Little Isaac was such a trooper. I think that little lad was made for the north as he turned red from the heat/sun/humidity/whoknowswhatelse. That evening, Jeff's Mom, GiGi and Linda came over and watched all four kids. These ladies are the greatest! Jeff and I took Jill and Ben to the Taste of Texas to get a good feel for typical Texas cuisine. Tuesday, they boarded the plane back to MN. Thank you so much for coming to hang for a while! We miss ya'll and loved having you here!

 

ZOO pics Coming SOON!!

Sisters

Sisters and their morning cuddles. These girls love each other! :)

Easter Break (part 2): Easter morning and G-ma's house

We woke up early Sunday morning and watched as the girls discovered their filled Easter baskets, then we headed outside so Avonlea could find the eggs her daddy had hidden in the back yard. We then loaded up the car, headed to church and had a great time of worship. Just a plug for our church...if you do not have a church and live in the Houston area, you should come check out Houston's First Baptist Church. It is absolutely AMAZING! Anyway, we left church and went to Grandma's (Jeff's mom) house to celebrate. GiGi, BeBe, Granny and Grady (Billy's dad) were there in addition to Grandma. G-ma had designed an Easter Egg hunt for Jeff and me and we had to figure out the clues first to find our eggs. It was so much fun! Of course, the girlies were showered with gifts from GiGi & BeBe and Grandma. Avonlea also participated in her 3rd Easter egg hunt in G-ma's backyard. We had a wonderful meal, played hard, and enjoyed every minute. It was a great day!