Texas

We recently went to Corpus Christi Texas for a Wyeth family reunion and then spent a few days in San Antonio with Matt's brother Scott. It was great to see family. Once again I did a horrible job at taking pictures.

We arrived in San Antonio Thursday afternoon. There we met the rest of the family coming in from Phoenix. We all loaded up into 3 mini vans and drove two hours to Corpus Christi. When we arrived we stopped at my Grandparents for a quick hello and then went to our hotel to put the kids to bed. Once the kids were down we all met in my parents room and had a fun time talking and spending time together.

(Wishing we were in Corpus Christi)

Friday was spent mostly at the beach. After another late night of talking in my parents room, my mom, Ben, Nellie, Naomi, and I went to Wal Mart to buy the book Breaking Dawn (which I loved).

(Blake loved the beach and the ocean)

Saturday we went to the aquarium. The best part was the Dolphin Show and the worst part was when Blake got his arm caught in the automatic doors (he was okay, but I felt like a horrible mother)! Later that day we had a little b-day celebration for Blake's up coming birthday. Afterwards we went back to my grandparents and had dinner. My grandad then met with each individual family back in his bedroom to give the a grandfathers blessing. Blake even got one. It was really special. I love my grandad so much.

(Waiting for the dolphin show to begin)

(Blake & Aunt Nicole)

(Blake & Grammie)

(Opening presents)

(Matt also had some presents to open for his B-day)

(Yummy cake)

Sunday we loaded up in the vans again and headed back to San Antonio. While everyone else had a plane to catch. Scott came and picked Matt, Blake, and me up. We went to church with him (it was nice change to go to Relief Society). Scott's friend Jenelle came over and we enjoyed a delicious dinner that Matt and Scott made. Scott left for choir practice and Jenelle, Matt and I played Rook.

The next day we went to the river to go swimming. It was very pretty and the water felt great.

Tuesday Matt and Scott went biking and bowling while I stayed at the house enjoying the AC and reading Breaking Dawn. It was nice to relax. Then we had to say goodbye and it was back to the airport. Our flight in Dallas was delayed an hour so we didn't get home until late. Blake did surprisingly well.

Wednesday I spent doing laundry and catching up on primary needs.

Thursday we packed up our car and drove 5 hrs. back to Texas. Our friends the Calls invited us to go with them to Dallas to attend the Temple. The drive wasn't so bad except Blake making himself so upset that he threw up everywhere. We had a really good time and it was nice to attend a Temple session with Matt. (Since there isn't a temple close by we usually take turns watching Blake while the other does a session).

Friday Shawn and Kelli went to the temple while we watched their kids and then we went to the Fort Worth Texas Zoo. Then back in the car for the 5 hr trip to AR. Thanks Calls for a great time!

(Blake in front of the Dallas Temple)

(Blake with his buddy Zander)

(Blake was worn out that night)

(Kimmy looking at a very grumpy gorilla)

(Wow, what a smile)