Finally - warm weather!

We had great weather this weekend. We took full advantage and spent lots of time outside. This is why we live in Houston!

On Friday after school, we went to Hermann Park for a picnic lunch and a quick trip to the Museum of Natural Science.

Ready for a lunch under the trees


Looking for ducks in the reflecting pool


Throwing rocks!


Wesley posing below the Sam Houston statue

On Sunday, after church, we went to a new restaurant with horses, donkeys, chickens, and peacocks to look at while we waited for our food! This will be the replacement for our beloved Cars & Trucks restaurant.


Wesley 'riding' the pretend horse



Jack petting his new friend

After lunch, we went out to the park to fly a kite under brilliant blue skies. Wesley did a great job, though we did have to rescue the kite from a tree one time. He rode his bike there, hence the helmet.

Beautiful day

Today was the perfect day for an outdoor lunch after church. We tried a new place - Clay's - which has farm animals you can feed and pet. It was definitely a hit with the boys! It might be their new favorite now that "Cars and Trucks" is closed.








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Richard & Wesley's latest project

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A nice day for swinging in the backyard

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Hibernation party

Wesley's preschool class is learning about winter and so today they are having a Hibernation Party today. Here he is in his PJs all ready to hibernate!



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Wesley's New Handwriting Skills

It's a little hard to see, but here is Wesley's name! (I let him trace the "s" and the "y" because he's still working on those.)

Merry Christmas!

We stayed in Houston for Christmas this year but had no shortage of visitors - all welcome and very much appreciated!

We started with Christmas Eve service at church, then a gumbo dinner at home.


The boys opened their Christmas Eve presents - matching Christmas PJs!


Treats set out for Santa by the fireplace


Ready to be nestled in their beds


A quick picture in front of the tree before bed

And then, Christmas morning!


Crazy hair Christmas waiting at the top of the stairs


Opening stockings


More gifts!


Wesley playing with his garage from Santa


Jack playing with his marble/ball set from Santa


Christmas morning fun



Happy Christmas boys


Delicious Christmas breakfast


Wesley put together the great solar system puzzle from Papaw Jim and Grandma Judi!

Later that evening, Nana, Papa, and Uncle Rik arrived!

Wesley in his hat and sweater knitted by Nana


Jack and Uncle Rik


Wesley and his new boots!


Jack and his new boots!

Jack resting on his new quilt from Nana while wearing new boots

In case you haven't heard (see previous post), Wesley is riding his pedal bike on two wheels now! See videos below, but here are a few pictures...


Slowly but surely


Here we go!

Sadly, our company left on Sunday morning...here are a few parting shots:

Daddy and Jack on a beautiful Winter morning


Nana, Jack, Uncle Rik, Wesley, and Papa...safe travels!

Wesley and his big boy bike!

Wesley rode his big boy bike for the first time today! We took advantage of the nice weather and practiced a few times in the grassy area by the bayou, then a little more at home on the street. Here are some videos - hope they work!





Christmas pictures to follow soon!

Getting Ready for Christmas

WARNING: Long post ahead!

We have been busy getting ready for the big day.

First we had to get a Christmas tree. On the morning after the big snow (in 30 degree weather) we headed off to find the perfect tree.


Mama, Jack, and Wesley on the hayride at the tree farm


This is it!!


Ready for harvest


Hauling our tree back to the car


Enjoying s'mores after a successful hunt


Grandmama, Wesley, and Jack enjoying the fire


Ready for unloading back in Houston...see the snow on the roof across the street?


Jack supervising


Here we go!


It looks great!


All decorated

We also visited with Santa over breakfast to negotiate our Christmas lists.

Jack thought Santa looked nice enough, but wasn't convinced to sit in his lap


Wesley putting in his order


A quick hug goodbye


Napping by the Christmas tree

Next, we had Christmas with Uncle Brent, Aunt Kristi, Sadie, and Nolan!


Nolan ready to open presents


Wesley making cute Rudolph shirts with Aunt Kristi


Jack is excited!


Jack petting the kitty with Aunt Kristi

Finally, we took a quick trip to San Antonio while on Christmas break for some swimming and a visit to Sea World!





Wesley showing us his swimming skills


Lights on the Riverwalk


Dinner at County Line BBQ - yum!




Interacting with the friendly dolphins



Great Shamu show


Wesley going way high!

More pictures to come soon! Merry Christmas!