Aunt Stacey's Visit

A few weeks ago, Scott's sister, Stacey came for a visit.  Between Nerf gun wars, basketball games, washers, board games, dinner out at Chuy's, hiking, and a fire pit, we had a great visit. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We always enjoy our time with Stacey! 

Girl Time

A few Fridays ago, my friend, Debbie and I got to get away for a night.  We went to Houston for The Word is Alive women's conference with Lysa TerKeurt and singer/songwriter Ellie Holcomb.  It was a wonderful conference and I had never heard Ellie before and she was great. My favorite quote was "God loves me too much to answer my prayer at any other time than the right time...and in any other way than the right way."

 

We had such a good time driving over and eating out by ourselves with no kids, relaxing in the hotel, chatting with no interruptions.  It took me a long time to find a best friend here in San Antonio.  I met Debbie through Rachel and the 3 of us are still close.  Rachel had to move, but I'm so glad I have Debbie here to do life with.  She's such a blessing. 

I'm back!

I realize I have been MIA for awhile now. It has just been a crazy month.  School started and kids are doing well.  They like their classes and teachers. Molly has also started dance again and Tyler started basketball. He plays center and is loving it. 

First day of 1st grade.

 

First day of 5th grade.  Last year in Elementary school.

After the first week of school, Hurricane Harvey hit Houston.  We tried to get my in-laws to leave, but they wouldn't.  They had to be rescued by Coast Guard on Monday.  They were taken to a hotel, where they stayed almost a week.  Once the water went down and cars could drive there, Scott and Tyler went to pick them up the following Saturday.  They and their dog, Jett stayed with us for 3 weeks.  It was a long 3 weeks to be honest.  After a week with us, they were able to get into their house.  Scott and his Dad went and Brett came over from Austin.  They had a foot of water they stayed in their house for two weeks with no air.  Mold was already growing up the walls and on any furniture in the downstairs.  They saved pictures and different things that they could and made trips back and forth with all the stuff.  It was a very tiring week for them.  Their house is built up, so for water to get into their house, it was alot.  Both cars were underwater.  My in-laws did have flood insurance and have since then had the downstairs all gutted out.  They've moved into a rental here in San Antonio in a Del Webb community, which should be great for them. For now, they're just getting settled and will decide on what to do with their house in time. 

The second week they were here, we had our floors redone.  We tried to postpone it, but it wouldn't work.  Luckily, this was the week Harry and Scott were back and forth to Houston, so that was 2 less people during the work.  We got tile that looks like wood put in.  It's in all the downstairs area that had carpet.  It looks great, we really like it. 

The rug needs to be moved back still.

 

I'll have a few mores posts coming up and I'll try to stay up to date from now on. 

Paradise Canyon

Last Tuesday we ventured out to Paradise Canyon.  I've heard of it, but this was our first time going.  We had a good time.  The water was cold, but not bad once you got used to it.  We took our tubes and floated, swam, and climbed on the rocks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We're going back this Wednesday with my friend, Debbie and her two boys and two of Tyler's friends.  Tyler's friends have been before and said further down, there are rocks to jump off of and a rope to swing into the river.  We'll see if we're brave enough to do it.

Austin

Saturday Molly and I headed over to Austin to celebrate Vienne's 2nd birthday.  We met them at a play place for an hour then spent the rest of the time at their house.  Vienne is such a cutie and talking so much.  Molly had fun playing with her.  Braedan is getting so big and was such a happy boy.  I couldn't get enough of him.

Vienne loved the balloons!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Molly's first pedicure

While my mom was here, the two of us took Molly to get her first pedicure.  She loved it and said it was so fun!

 

 

Illinois Trip

The kids and I arrived in IL on Saturday.  We stayed busy while I was there.  Sunday we went to Val's to celebrate summer birthdays.  We had a water balloon fight, swam, and had yummy food and cake.

Kyla photo bombed the picture

 

 

Gift Time!  The Cleveland Cavaliers are Tyler's favorite basketball team

Molly with a handful of water balloons

We also had a water balloon toss.  The kids each picked an adult to be their partner.  The winning team got to pick another team to pie.  Zac and Jason won and Zac picked his mom to pie.  She was partners with Molly.

Monday we met up with Kim, Val, and Britt to go to Krape Park.  There are several playgounds there, a merry go round, and paddle boats.  After our picnic lunch, the kid played and just had fun together. That evening we went back to Kim's for dinner.  She outdid herself with tacos, shrimp taquitos, and delicious guacamole.

 

In Charlotte two parks had this fire pole and Molly was too scared to go down.  Here she did it!

 

 

 

 I paddle boated with Kyla, Molly, and Bailey

Val had it rough with Gabby and Noah

Brittney was with Kaleb, Tyler, and Zac.  Kaleb was done paddling after 5 min, Zac's legs were too short, so Brittney ended up paddling with Tyler

Tuesday, we met up with Val to go ice skating.  She had Kim's kids since Kim was having nose surgery that day.  The kids loved it.  Afterwards we went to lunch, we went to see Great Grandma, then back to Val's so swim.  My mom took my two and Kyle and Kaleb home, while I went to dinner with my friend, Elisa. 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday I flew home and the kids enjoyed their week there.  They had a blast with cousins and my mom outdid herself for Tyler's birthday.  Tom and Britt took them mini putting, out for ice cream, and to laser tag while my mom worked on Tuesday.  They  were spoiled.  My mom brought them back this past Wednesday and she just left today.  We had a nice visit with her.