Cousins come to visit

On June 30th my youngest sister Sara and her two kids-Cori and Anthony came to visit from Calif. Her husband Chris had to take care of some business and came later that week. Of course we had lots of fun and showed them many of the Texas traditions. The time went too fast and they have headed back home. It was a rude awakening to the heat of a Texas summer but we found things to keep us cool. We loved having them here and look forward to future visits.


Paige and Anthony at the library making 4th of July banners.

Lexi and Cori making their banners

Visiting the Children's museum. We had not been since they had opened the new exhibits. There are lots of new fun things. I could have posted tons of pictures but used restraint so you won't be overloaded. They kids favorite was the Kidopolis-a play city where the kids could work jobs, earn money and even go to the bank. Somehow they make everyday life seem exciting. If you haven't been for awhile it's worth checking out again. I'm very disappointed that on Fri we went to the Comal river and floated with everyone. I didn't get one picture of the day. Our first time down the river was very nice. We ate lunch and headed out and boy was it different. Party time. The alcohol and language were flowing freely. We stayed cool though. Next time we stick to the middle of the week and avoid holiday weekends.

My sister Amy and her family came down from Nacogdoches for the 4th of July weekend. Lot of noise and chaos but it's always fun with cousins to play with.

Cooling off at the subdivision pool.

Uncle Chris (one of the biggest kids) remembered how fun water weinies were and decided that the kids needed to experience it. They're made from surgical tubing and pens. Chris then proceeded to soak any child that wanted to try it.

Paige trying to take on Uncle Chris. Life lesson Paige-don't mess with Uncle Chris, you'll lose.

All the cousins-except Taylor after church. Anthony decided that Emily was his favorite cousin.

Three of the sisters and our hubbies

We even got the kids all watching a movie together for about 5 mins. AHHH quiet.

Sara and Chris went to Nacogdoches for a few days then came back to Houston. We headed over to San Antonio to see the sights there. We went to the Alamo, the Riverwalk and Sea World.

The kids watching the Shriner's parade in front of the Alamo

Family pic in front of the Alamo

We took the boat tour on the Riverwalk. Galantes got a taste of the humidity and the sauna like feeling it brings.

Wed. we went to Sea World. This time we wore our swimsuits and sat in the soak zone at the animal shows. We were prepared to stay cool in the 100+ weather.

We even got some great bar-b-que at Rudy's before heading back to Houston. Thanks for coming Galantes and ya'll come back now, ya hear.