Beach

fter Mark arrived in Houston we headed to the beach for the day.
I really pictured the kids playing in the sand in their clothes (maybe jackets), but
it was low 80's that day and the Gulf was warm. The kids were playing in the water most of the day. They LOVE the water!

Luke thoroughly enjoyed "painting" himself in muddy sand

just getting to the beach!

what a ham! eating before heading to the beach

Reunion!

posing in our matching shirts from megan

this one cracks me up!

the girls posing

Katelyn, Luke, and Kailyn

Posing some more

a little big for the Tinkerbell car

the girls in their Christmas shirts from Megan

all of the kids (Addie, Preston, Ella, Katelyn, Kailyn, and Luke)

While in Houston I was able to reconnect with a friend from high school. I had
not seen her in about 12 years....I feel old! We were able to get together at Kristin's house
with all 6 six kids between the three of us for a playdate/reunion. It was fun
catching up and meeting each others kids! The kids
loved playing at Kristin's house with all of the fun toys!! We were also able to
get our annual photo shoot of Kailyn and Katelyn (and some with Luke too).

Houston November 2011

We had a wonderful trip to Houston this month! I flew with the kids alone
for the first time and we all did wonderfully!
The kids were fantastic! I was a little
worried after Kailyn got sick in the car on the way to the airport!
She must have just been a little carsick because once we got her cleaned up and
in new clothes she was all better! whew!!!
Our first full day in Houston Mom and I took off for the Nutcracker Market!
Dad got to spend the entire day with the kiddos! They had a lot of fun.
He took them to McDonalds for lunch and a little playtime, they picked up pinecones
out of the yard, and played at the neighborhood playground. When we got home
Dad had Luke's head wrapped with an ace bandage with a band-aid on top! Luke
thought it was hysterical. Here are some picture of the beginning our trip!

Luke took this picture...she looks thrilled

Spidey Luke....the boy needs help!

Luke all bandaged up when I got home from shopping

Eddie!

Dinner with the Finks

Luke, KC, Mark, Bill, Andrea, and Bill Jr.

Mark has some relatives who live in Houston that we were able to visit with while we were in town.
It was a fun dinner/evening catching up and getting to know each other.

More Craw fish Boil Pictures

Luke playing with his dinner

the girls after a long day

Mark spent most of his time eating

poor poor craw fish

Snuggle time

Chris our cook

Katelyn

Weee!

Going... (luke is already gone)

Going...

Gone!

I think Luke jumped ship before the Daddy Attack