Spring Break Fun

We had a packed few days o' fun with The Man of the House's family over Spring Break. Miss A couldn't believe she got this long out of school again! (Christmas break must seem to have been just yesterday to her... sigh...) :-)

On Saturday, we ladies attended "The Wizard of Oz" in downtown Houston with Grammy and "Aunt Mimi". We love attending the Theater Under the Stars (TUTS - https://www.tuts.com/ ) performances at the Hobby Center, and usually go as a big family event once or twice a year. ("White Christmas", "Annie", "Peter Pan", "Wicked"... it's been fun!) The actors are so kind to come out and see the kids - one or two at least usually - and take pictures. We're looking forward to "Little Mermaid" coming this summer and/or "Cinderella" coming next year!

The twins were so funny. I wasn't sure how they'd react to their first live performance. When the television is on at home, Sweet Angel becomes a frozen zombie. (Another reason we set low limits on any watching!) But, Queen Bee can only handle two or three minutes before she's off and running - and getting into things, as usual. Yet, at the play, SHE was the one awestruck by the characters, music, and scenery (the flying monkeys weren't as scary as in the movie), and Sweet Angel couldn't sit still! It was potty break, Grammy's lap, up, down, potty break, etc. the whole time! Too funny. I wasn't disappointed, as I realize they're only two-and-a-half, and this was just their first experience with musical theater - or theater of any kind. Pretty good outing for the first time!

The boys had all gone to the rodeo instead of the play, so Little Guy got some time with Daddy, PawPaw, and "Uncle Justin". We met up and ate at the Aquarium in downtown Houston together afterwards. Fun times!

We got to see "Aunt Canda" and "Uncle Ryan" the next day and hang out at my in-law's home. The only people we didn't get to see were "Aunt Kimby" and "Uncle Sok". (My husband has three sisters - how blessed is he!) We're anxiously awaiting the arrival of the baby they are expecting. He is due at the very beginning of April, but we did hear that he is looking like he will come early. Woohoo! (I put my bet down for March 24th! Come on, big guy!)

We also got to attend the Nederland, Texas Heritage Festival, downing all kinds of yummy fair food - they actually had Monte Cristos! Awesome! I loved hearing the squeals of the four kids as they experienced the kiddy rides, rode on actual horses for the first time, ate cotton candy, and generally had a blast hanging out together. When the six of us (yes, ALL SIX!) did a teacup-type ride, spinning and whirling and howling with laughter, I felt so loved and so happy.

Much love to my wonderful Texas family, and much thanks for the love you show me and my kids all the time! You are truly a blessing! Grammy and PawPaw, you can spoil my kids anytime you like!