Texas

So, last week the kids, my Mom (aka Nana), and I made a trip to TX to see my grandparents.  I had not been in TX since I was barely pregnant with Bella, so it was great to see everyone and let most of them meet Bella for the first time.  The kids and I flew into Dallas where we met my mom.  We visited with her family for a couple of days and then made the 10 hour drive to McAllen - Nana drove and I entertained. :)  We had a great time.  I will let the pictures fill in the rest! 

Josiah helping Grandma with a puzzle.

Josiah had a great time with Uncle Jim!

Tree climber.

Bella LOVES smoothies. :)

Josiah and Papa were glad to see each other!

the boys - Josiah loved playing with his older cousins

we love you, Papa!

we kept tradition by getting a few kolaches and an apple turnover at the Czech Stop



yum!



sweet boy

sweet dreams

sometimes you just sleep better with blankie around your head

I love this picture.  They look like an old couple: Josiah reading the paper and Bella with her sunglasses and phone.

Rob and Sally set up a trapeze swing in the family room.  He swung so much his hands were hurting when we left!

even Bella took a few swings :)

Sally was a great playmate!



swinging at Mama Dell and Daddy Bill's



love you, Mama Dell!

I think Bella especially enjoyed playing with Uncle Bruce. :)



A special treat - I got to see my cousin, Charlotte, whom I haven't seen in several years!



SO good to see you, Mama Dell and Daddy Bill!

Oh my head!  We did have a scare Thursday night.  Bella took several hard, head falls.  After the last one, she threw up and was acting drowsy.  I thought we might have to take her to the ER, but after a couple of hours, she started acting more like her old self.  I woke her up every couple of hours during the night to make sure she was still ok.  God protected her, and she has had no further complications.  However, I think I still may buy a helmet for her! :)