MATCHING SUNDAY CLOTHES

These outfits started as Easter outfits. I got the fabric way back in January, but didn't get them finished until just before going to Houston. Bay's dress has embroidery on the sash, and Goat's dress has yoke smocking. Goons outfit was found at a store - and matched the colors perfectly. The kids wore them to church the Sunday I was there. Bay gave a talk in Sacrament Meeting, along with her Mom and Dad. She was even excited to sit up front on the stand! I was in the congregation with the two little ones. . . I'd forgotten how exhausting that was! Goon tried to escape several times, and was successful once. Luckily, the lady in front of us grabbed him quickly. How did I manage all those years - often by myself - with 3 or 4 little ones?!

That was Goat's first Sunday in the Nursery, too. I tried to stay in there with her (I was SURE she'd need me), but the teacher wouldn't let me stay! I wanted to protest, but the Goat did great without me. *sigh* She was the tiniest one in there, and had to be convinced to leave the bubbles when it was time to go home.

TEXAS TIME

I went to Texas for a week. It was great to visit with the Wallaces. I was so popular for an entire 8 days! Even the Little Goat warmed up to me right away.

One night I fixed spaghetti for the kids. I didn't know if Goat would ever come clean!

We went to Bay's coach-pitch baseball game on Saturday. The Goat is so sweet to stay in her stroller for the entire game.Goon loves to play on the sidelines, throwing the ball to his dad.

Bay up at bat!
Guh and Papa Wallace go to all her games.

I went to Bailey's school to eat lunch with her. I took a Happy Meal (per her request) and she had a special dessert. I am amazed at the LACK of chaos while the kindergarteners eat lunch.

I do some blogging for a children's store called Strasburg Children, so we decided we had to visit one of Houston's THREE stores (I'd never been to their store - only on-line) Baby Goat was excited to see all the pretty clothes, but the Goon was more interested in hiding in the dressing rooms. We didn't buy much, but I got lots of great ideas for smocking!

Floors and dressing rooms were great for playing.

Goon, Looli, and the Goat

I was lucky to be there for Looli's 29th birthday [insert usual laments about time]. Brandon's parents were there for cake, t0o.

It was a wonderful break for me, and I loved being there. Every morning, Benson was up before 6:00 to climb in bed with me. I got lots of good snuggling in with him.

My friend Kay drove over from San Antonio and we had a great visit one morning. We were so busy gabbing, I forgot to get any pictures!

Sure was a fun week - and not too warm. I did not miss the SNOW in Utah that fell while I was gone.

Our Visit to Houston January 2010

Mel and I went to Houston to visit the Wallace's (our daughter's family). We had so much fun. Benson (3 in March) helps "Popf" fix the dishwasher.

Bailey (6 years) goes to all day Kindergarten.

Brynley (almost 14 months) is a cruisin' cutie in her walker.

Benson got sick right after we got there, but quickly recovered.

Bailey has four freckles on her nose, just like her mom did!

Mel and I went to Bailey's school for lunch. We brought McDonald's.

Guggie and Bailey

Bailey enjoying her lunch and prize.

The weather was beautiful for several of the days and we'd play outside.

Benson "flying" his airplane.

The Three Musketeers: Kolten, Ty and Bailey. They are all in kindergarten and good buddies.

The world's most content baby -- inside or outside. Also very "cool."

This was a "Cars" big wheel and Benson loved the siren.

Our trip to the Children's Museum

Bryn wasn't so impressed with the exhibits. Here she is in her second outfit of the day. Evidently, she had Museum and Poop Fest confused.

The hands-on exhibits were very popular with Benson.

Once again, the most patient baby in the world.There was a genuine old Mustang the kids could sit in.
Bailey and Benson enjoyed driving it.

Bailey wasn't too sure about Benson's driving.

There were some really cool learning centers.

We had such a great time. If I were a little better at this blogging picture posting, I could show lots more!

Thanks for the great time Wallace Family!