Texas Trip

Finally, a few minutes to sit down and blog.

I feel like I need a little vacation when I get back from vacation with all the stuff that needs to be done.

We had such a great time down South. I was so happy and thankful my Dad got to travel with me and Adam. He was such a help, especially on the plane. Adam didn't think he needed to sleep so that was a fun experience. He did really well anyway. He is a very vocal child so even if he is happy, he is making noise. Love him to death.

My trip started off with a fun surprise when I walked into my Grandparent's house and completely surprised my Grandma. She had no idea Adam and I were coming. That made my trip right there. She screamed several times and finally got around to hugging me. So funny.

I got some great quality time with all my aunts, uncles, great aunts and uncles, grandparents, and lots of cousins. Adam soaked up all the attention and was such a ham for everyone. We got to spend a couple days in East Texas at my Aunt and Uncle's house. It is so beautiful there. Adam got to enjoy the country and see all sorts of animals and the lake. We had fun!

The reason for us going was to celebrate Papa and Grandma's 50th Anniversary. We had a great party with a lot of extended family. We hope they felt loved. My Aunts did a great job putting that together.

One of the highlights of my trip was being able to look into my Granny's house that we grew up in. I know it sounds silly, but that has always been something I have wanted to do. She lived there until the mid 90's and it has changed a lot on the outside. My Dad courageously knocked on their front door and told them we had grown up there and they graciously let us look through their house. They were trying to sell the house, so it was ready for company. Funny enough, the man of the house had a whole binder of the history of the house and saw my Great Grandpa's name. They were also very interested in hearing what the house looked like when we spent a lot of time there. It was bittersweet for me. Thanks Dad for being so brave!

So, to wrap this up. It was so nice to get away and enjoy my family. I miss all those Texans!

Here are some pics of the week...........

My Grandma and Beautiful Aunt Ju Ju

Just a small portion of the people at the party

Me and Adam in East Texas. Such beautiful land!

I am so thankful the Eikners traveled to see us. It was wonderful!

Me and my beautiful Great Aunt, Shelly.

Papa and Grandma with their scrapbook my Mom made.

Me and my girl cousins

Me and my Grandma- love her!

Shopping downtown McKinney

Me getting ready for the party