Visitors in Town

This past weekend Mom, my sister Michele and my nephew Chase came to visit. We tried to get as much 'sightseeing' in as possible, but in general we just hung out and watched the kids play--they had so much fun!

Chase helping Michele unpack

On Friday, we took Chase and Callie to The Woodlands Children's Museum.

Chase enjoyed crawling through an obstacle course. Thank God it was cushioned.
Callie and Chase had fun in the pretend play areas.Chase's favorite pose for the weekend was to give everyone a good "flash." Here he is enjoying his favorite pretend play area--the ATM machine. He would NOT let go of the calculator!!Back at the house, Chase enjoyed a 'nack' --- Oreos
Dinner Friday night at Mammasita's Mexican Restaurant.The kids and Mammy
Me and Mom--I miss her already!!

More Pictures of Chase's Visit

One of Chase's favorite things to do was to wrestle with the boys. It was hilarious to watch him tackle Mace and Jake--he was so rough!
I am afraid, though, that he might get into some trouble at DayCare.
On Saturday, we took the kids to the park. It was a beautiful day. After enjoying some outside time, we had ice cream at Chocolata--AWESOME!!
Chase with Mammy and Michele. For whatever reason, Chase thought it was FUNNY to be mean to ME!! He wouldn't let me hold him and all he would say was "Stop it, Nannie!"
I think Michele told him stories from our childhood to brainwash him."What's that?" "Where'd it go?"Callie rolling down the hill.

Chase eating AGAIN. This time he cut out the middleman and set up camp IN THE PANTRY!

After the Boxes

When I first moved to The Woodlands, I met a girl at the YMCA. She told me about a Ladies Class at her church that was designed for new women in the area. She thought I should try it out.

The class was based on the book "After the Boxes are Unpacked" by Susan Miller, and each week we would discuss a chapter or two and try to figure out where we were spiritually and emotionally in the moving process. We would also discuss the perils of moving---how easy it is to get lost, good doctors and restaurants, missing loved ones back home, and helping the family adjust to the move.



The 'Boxes' Class was a true blessing. I made so many friends from everywhere you could imagine---Russia, New Jersey, Florida, South Africa, Louisiana, England, and Mississippi.
I am disappointed that our weekly meetings are over, but I hope to continue the friendships I have made with some very special ladies.

Girls Nite Out

Last night we had a different kind of Ladies' Night. Kristin, Tammie and I took the girls to see High School Musical On Ice at Reliant Stadium. The entire stadium was filled with girls screeching at Troy and singing every song at the top of their lungs---the moms even joined in!

Troy & Gabriella
Tammie & Megan enjoying the show
Callie and MomThe Abney Girls

I couldn't capture on camera how precious their faces were the entire show---it was worth every penny!
The Grand Finale
'The Wildcats'

So Sweet!

Yesterday, Jake stayed home from school because his allergies were bothering him. Well, while I was upstairs on the computer, Jake said he made me a surprise.
When I looked over the balcony, this is what I saw!!