Four years, almost four months, and over four feet

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Busy Winter

It's been a busy and COLD winter here in Houston!

Brrr! Coldest in our 13 winters in Houston!


Homemade icicles

Here are a few pictures of our winter adventures...

Wesley headed to Pajama Day at school...and Jack getting in on the action


Wesley headed to a superhero costume-themed birthday party. Mama whipped up this Super Wesley cape in no time!


Super Wesley and his trusty steed



Valentine shirts, lovingly appliqued by Mama


Headed out for a pre-Valentines dinner and show



Valentine presents and decorations, made by Wesley


Homemade King Cake to finish out the weekend

Here's hoping for some warmer weather to finish out this miserable winter!

Latest project

Shelves for Jack!

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!