Visitors

We are so grateful for family and friends who take time away from their important lives and visit us. We know it's a hassle to drop everything, pack for hours, arrange rides, and spend a bunch of cash, but it sure makes us feel special.

Lucky us to have my Mom and Dad stay with us for a few days!  With walks, bike rides, fishing, kites, and just hanging out, we stayed pretty busy.  Hopefully Nana and Grandpa actually found time for a little rest, cuz it's hard to get around here.  The kids still ask when they're coming back, as if they live around the block (Nana and Grandpa are probably glad they don't live QUITE that close:)

Thanks for coming to see us Nana and Grandpa!  We miss and love you!

It's Hot Outside

Yep.  Texas is hot.  Very, very hot.  And humid.

Even though it's sweltering outside, there's still fun to be had (I'm trying to be positive here).  If we can get out before 9am it's relatively cool ("cool" around here is high 80s- but don't forget the humidity which makes it feel like high 90s) so we try to make it to the park or ride bikes.  You can usually find us across the street in our neighbor's pool in the afternoon.  By the time we get home, bathe, and eat, we've all exhausted our energy for the day and just relax until bedtime.

My heart condition is much more serious in this weather (I'm not really sure why). I have to battle through constant headaches and super low energy. But, as long as I drink lots, and lots, and lots of fluids and keep up on my medication it's more bearable.



We spent the 4th of July at a friend's beautiful house and pool.  Their daughter captured this sweet picture of Ivy and her freckles.

The kiddos are becoming expert swimmers.  Ivy has even learned to swim without her floaties.



Ivy sneezed the other day and proclaimed "Mom!  I just bless you'd!"



Bryan takes the kids fishing on Saturdays.  I love the peace and quiet, and they love daddy time!

Ivy was too frightened to reel the fish in all the way.  Here's the video: