Houston Trip Day 2: Sunday Funday

After a very long day at the rodeo...everyone was ready to go back to the hotel. Mike checked us in earlier that afternoon, I stayed in the car with sleeping kiddos, and WOW did he have a surprise for us! An upgrade to a very nice and very large two room suite...amazing.

The kids were so excited (our little travelers, they love hotels) and of course wanted to know why don't we have big rooms every time we stay in a hotel!? Sigh...enjoy it while you can kiddos! We awoke to a feast of taquitos, and a quick swim with daddy before heading out to Lucy's party. Good bye amazing suite!


Lucy's party in the park was so much fun! Lots of familiar faces to visit with, Sarah (Lucy's mom) and I went to college together, as did many other party guests. Kids played, ran, and then got to eat made to order ice cream sandwiches from Smoosh! Awesome idea, and so delicious! Mike even had one, with you guessed it, maple bacon sprinkled on! Great party, great to see old friends, thanks Hans family for hosting!

Houston Trip Day 1: Rodeo

Well it's bulls and blood, it's dust and mud,
It's the roar of a Sunday crowd...
It's boots and chaps, it's cowboy hats,
And they call the thing RODEO!
-Garth Brooks

First time ever to the Houston Rodeo, B I G is how I would describe it...everything IS bigger in Texas! NRG stadium is massive, and so were all of the other grounds and buildings in the park. We met up with our friends, The Soulier family, for the day. Matt went to Trinity with Mike and I, and he and his wife Katie and their boys, recently moved to Houston from Louisiana. It was their first Houston Rodeo trip too! Our little cowboys and cowgirl were fast friends! They certainly enjoyed all of the fun rodeo snacks we ate (who doesn't love ice cream for lunch?), as well as all of the animals we encountered both big and small. Luke loved a massive bull named Red, and everyone was awed when watching the baby chicks hatch! Who doesn't love feeding animals? Kids brushed, fed, and petted llamas, sheep, and goats to their hearts content before we headed out to the Midway...



And that is when things got tricky! Chaos. The huge shiny rides, large stuffed animals, games, and just the crowd alone were enough to make you crazy! We used up tickets as fast as we could and bribed the kids out of there with more rodeo food in the food tents. Whew! We ate delicious BBQ brisket sandwiches, sausage, funnel cake, fried oreos, cotton candy, kids enjoyed pizza, and the adults enjoyed some nice cold cervezas in the shade...

Our crew of littles made it pretty far, but meltdowns ensued. We attempted a group photo, attempted. Hilarious memory of a fun day with friends...see you guys soon Souliers, and thanks for coming!

HFS Sound in Motion

Hannah's school prepared a very entertaining program called Sound in Motion that highlighted music mixed with movement (Both PE and Music teachers collaborated on this show). Each grade practiced and showcased all kinds of different skills, from jump roping to hula hoops to dance choreography (depending on the grade level). Kindergarten learned and performed a traditional Maypole dance, beautiful to watch the colorful ribbons come together! Luke and I both enjoyed the show. He was so excited to be in the big gym, and danced to many of the songs too! Fourth Grade's Evolution of Dance proved to be the show stopper! Looking forward to the next show, great job Hannah!

Olivia turns TWO!

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday sweet Olivia...
Happy 2nd Birthday to you!

All our love and birthday wishes to you from across the miles!!! See you soon baby girl!

Big Sis | Lil Bro

Lili's 6th Birthday

On a gorgeous Texas February afternoon, we happily helped Lili celebrate at her party in the park! Face painting, playgrounds, art projects, a unicorn cake, who could want anything more? Cheers to Miss Lili!

Shout out to the little brothers, Luke and Bohdi, they are one dynamic duo and had a blast playing! Thank you Park family for a great party!

Austin Aquarium

On a very gloomy and rainy day, we were lucky enough to spend it at the Austin Aquarium. Sydney's birthday party was so much fun, getting to feed and touch the sting rays was definitely the highlight! Lots of other animals to see, cake to eat, and happy birthdays to be wished to the birthday girl. We will come back for sure!



Everyone say J A W S!