Visiting Houston

Recently Scott and I went for a short visit to Houston to visit Lincoln's family! We left after Scott taught his class on Thursday morning and arrived in Houston that evening. We were excited to see Lincoln and Addie as they came to pick us up! MiCayla made us a good dinner and then went off to play basketball at the church which is one of her favorite things to do.

On Friday, we visited the Houston Rodeo grounds. It was kind of like going to the state fair where you see lots of animals on display. I think people go here to buy cattle. Others go just to see lots of different animals--like us. There was a big art show from students in the area. There were lots of places to get food and the obligatory carnival rides. We watched an "extreme" dog show which was pretty fun. Addie got a new cowboy hat! When you live in Texas you need cowboy boots and a hat--we saw lots of those.

Right before we went to the petting zoo, Addie said she wanted to pet a kangaroo. Lincoln said, I don't think they will have a kangaroo but...there was!

Cole is such an easygoing, happy baby. He smiles every time I look at him!

Saturday was full of yard work and hanging around the house. Sunday was church and making a big turkey dinner. Then on Monday before we went home, we rented a paddleboat and went to the Woodlands where they have a canal going through the downtown area. Then we had some leftovers for dinner, took a few pictures together, and Lincoln took us to the airport to catch our flight home. It was a fun trip!

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