For me its hard to believe that I've been gone from home for over a month. Its been an amazing, fun-filled month, but I am so glad to be home. The entire trip was filled with dear family and friends, fun events, delicious food, and wonderfully warm weather. Seeing our family was such a blessing to us and I'm sure it was to them as well. We also had a splendid time with our dear friends the Martinez family and they did a fantastic job being our host for the weekends. Between endless rounds of ping-pong, reflecting on past memories, laughing, and just hanging out, it was a time that will not be forgotten easily. Thanks for putting up with us y'all. :)

We left our house the 19th at around 3:30am and were able to make it into Dallas to stay with our friends, the Blanchards. We had a lovely evening visiting with them and together were able to go to Cabelas. After we said our "good-byes" the next morning, we headed even more down South to Corpus Christi-Pictures of all this a few scrolls down! :)

We'll just have to see where and how these "parts" come into place, I'm doing this as I go so please bear with me! Now, I'll leave you to enjoy the pictures! :)

Our faithful GPS leads us and we follow its every order. Although the whole "Off route!!" thing does get to you eventually.

You leave your camera to your younger siblings and this is the result-would this be considered a mirror picture?

I absolutely love the sky. But when there is sunshine pouring through the clouds, its extra beautiful.

One look and you may consider this to be a shot of Bass Pro Shop, but no, this is Cabelas. What a fun place!

Elita looks way too relaxed-doesn't she realize there are lions behind her?!

I enjoy looking at exhibits and pictures of Africa, but I don't think I'll be visiting there in the near future.

Little Joshua thinks the exhibits are pretty cool too. :)

We're in Texas, why do we have so many coats and sweaters??

The first night in Corpus the Martinez's fixed us up a delicious meal consisting of burgers, potato salad, and homemade chocolate milkshakes. Now that's what I call a good meal!

Mmm, looks delicious!!

Nothing bad with getting a little sun, great source of Vitamin D!

Hannah showing me her new trick that she learned on the scooter-you go girl!

While us girls rode in the Saturn and had the sun roof open, music on, windows down, we passed by this lush field of green grass that I thought looked like a 'Lil piece of Heaven. We stopped and took some pictures but only later did I come to find out that that "Lil piece of Heaven" was a field of wheat. Ooops? :)

Grandpa and Hannah became two peas in a pod by the time our trip was over, don't their smiles just say it all?

Ah look, monkey see monkey do. :)

Grandma showing Hannah how to roll out the homemade tortillas...

They look delicious!

While we were visiting Texas there was a celebration called "Carro Days". Yeah, you gotta roll the "R's"! ;) Anyways, its a big tradition down there so we were able to go and enjoy the parade and all the excitement that went along with it!

Now if this isn't cute, I don't know what is.

The police officer riding in style!

So while the Mom of these boys were getting the youngest one ready, the boy of the left asked "Um, do we have to pay?". I smiled and assured them that I was a free photographer. :)

Lenna smiles for the camera as she waits for the parade to begin.

The guy in green with the funny hat is pretty popular down South so while everyone gathered round to take his picture I passed by and took a shot myself.

And the parade begins!

The popular thing in these kinds of parades are the younger ones dancing. They were amazing and very talented for kids their age-it was lots of fun to watch!

Lots of kids, lots and lots of colors.

Swishing of dresses and bright Spring colors makes everything all the more beautiful.

They march in time and dance in time-hey! Its a band!

Ta dah!! :)


Check back for part 2-Saturday and Sunday events!