Houston

As I promised Monday (also know as the post solely devoted to the ladies man), here's a little recap of our weekend in Houston.  Our whole family (my husband's side) went to visit his sister and her husband in H-town.  There was quite a few of us, but it worked out to be a great trip.  They were so gracious to host us in their beautiful new home...especially considering the six kids we brought with us!

Saturday was spent sitting outside doing pretty much nothing, going to the American Girl store, and some shopping for us women!

Tyler Bree sitting in the back of the burb perusing her new American Girl catalog...this book hasn't left her hands since.

She's obsessed.

Blakely posing for the camera (left) and basically the opposite of that (right).

Outside the American Girl store.  They were in absolute heaven!  I never knew what a big deal all this AG stuff is.  Sheesh!!!!

Can you see the awe in their faces? 

Like I said...obsessed.

Sunday morning we went to the Houston zoo.  All fourteen of us!  We got through that place like bosses...got in, saw everything we wanted, and got out...all in just 2 hours!  I'd say that's pretty remarkable considering our large group.  

Can you tell which one is which?

(leopard on right and jaguar on left)

Riley and Tyler Bree with their cousin watching the Elephants.  We got to see them being bathed.  It was so interesting and adorable....and the little fingers on their trunks make me giggle...it's like it has a mind of its own.

Well HELLO Melman!!!  I guess he was visiting from the NYC zoo.  :)  Where's Gloria?

Can you see the chimp?  He was checking her out for sure.  I wonder what goes through their minds... How can I throw poop at those annoying girls staring at me???

Even though it was a quick trip, it was sure nice to get away one more time before the hectic and busy school year gets underway.  I'm really going to miss this summer schedule....and sleeping-in 'till 8:30 (which is when Curious George is over and they come wake me)....and doing whatever we want to....and all 4 of my kids napping everyday.  Yes, even my oldest still naps.
Goodbye summer. I'll miss you and your glorious unstructured life. So go ahead and tell Fall she's all clear to make her entrance... I'm over your heat and humidity.


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