Wrapping Up Houston

Our final day in Houston was a busy one full of fun! We started the day off right with donuts! The kiddos (and adults) were in heaven. 

  

Then we had a mini photo shoot. Janet got the kiddos matching t-shirts. She think of everything. Looking good girls! 

 

 What handsome Dudes! Once Duke starts talking more these two will be wild! 

We loaded up and headed out to what Janet called "the zoo." Okay zoo I thought, lots of walking, seeing animals, awesome. Not exactly. This was better!!! This was a wildlife reserve with TONS of animals from rhinos, to buffalo. They had zebras, giraffes, ostraches, all sorts of deer, goats and the list goes on. We loaded up on a "tram" and they gave us buckets of food.

 Duke was ready to ride!

E sat with Grammy and Pa. She was ready to go with her bucket.

 We started driving and as we went the animals would come right up to the tram and eat from your buckets. It was crazy! 

 

This guy still gives me the heebie jeebies.

It was awesome! A buffalo ended up taking Jakob's entire bucket. Duke wasn't all that excited to feed the big animals. 

After our ride, E got brave enough to feed the ostrich thruogh the gate with Grammy's help.

Pa and his wild animals.

The adults are a bit nuts too!

 Then the kids got to ride pony's. I was really impressed with E. She was super brave. 

 Duke however was not impressed which really surprised me. He did so well riding the pony's last year in KC. 

 Then we went to feed the goats. 

These guys were just the right size for Duke!

E really got into it!

This is exactly how I felt after this trip. I ate so much Mom and Dad said they could see that I had grown. I was totally a pig!

And out final dance party of the trip! I can't believe how fast the party went! Thank you so much to Chad and Janet for hosting us and for all of the fun! We had a blast and I loved watching the cousins together! We love you guys dearly!!!

Houston Day 5

Everyone was feeling a bit stir crazy and it was finally dry enough to go to the park!!

This park overlooks the ocean and it's a personal favorite of mine. 

Swining with his Pa. 

Tossing rocks into the ocean. 

 

I wish I would have had my nice camera. There were sailboats just on the horizon and it was pretty fantastic photo.

 I wish we would have thought to take a nice picture all dressed up with Grammy, Pa and the kidlets. This swing was a good way to contain the tiny humans.

 

 The ladies.

The crew. Love this crew!

That eveing the girlies had community tub time. There were lots of giggles coming from the tub. 

For the evening activity Grammy played Quirkle with the kids. It was definitely a favorite! We are having so much fun!!

Christmas Eve in Houston

It's Christmas Eve! Today's craft; hand print Christmas tree's!

 Love the blue and silver Ben!

She's such a ham! 

 Then Aunt Janet had clear ornmanets for us to get creative with! All glitter must be applied outside.

 I just loved Benicio rocking out crafts in his undies! 

So cute! Thanks Janet!

Then it was time to get some wiggles out! Everything was rather moist in Houston so we walked to McDonalds to run in the play place. 

We had quite the crew. 

 They sure do love their Daddy!

 After naps this boy was extra sunggly!

 Then it was time for the Nativity. Pa was the narrator. 

Getting all dressed up! Joseph, Mary, Baby (Bunny) Jesus, and an angel.

 

 A couple of shepherds.

 

 

Two wise men and a very wise woman!

 

 The angel telling them not to go back to the king. 

 Can you see Lucia the donkey? Yes, E rode her for a minute. 

I was amazed at how well the whole nativity went! It was down right adorable!The crew minus Lucia. I need practice with the Selfie stick. (Click on link below to see the Nativity)

Once Jammies were on E and Grammy quietly sat down by the tree to read a few Christmas stories.

Merry Christmas Eve everyone! 

Video of Nativity

https://goo.gl/photos/QJJz9CcLwWwxhNqJ7