The kids were in town to see their dad which meant that we got to see them too, which was nice because we haven't seen them since last summer. The first weekend, we all went to the Perot Museum in Dallas.
These two lumps are Attius and John.
Outside the museum were these cool images that you could stand in front of. This is Harper in front of bird's wings.
Atticus the Giraffe.
Atticus was having fun with Uncle John. At twelve, Atticus is already taller than both of us.
The Perot Museum was pretty cool. There were a lot of interactive things for the kids to play with.
Mom hanging out in the museum.
This was the dinosaur section. I believe Harper is pointing at a prehistoric cat of some kind.
This was some kind of tunnel that you could go through.
Out of the tunnel into the geological section.
Harper's favorite crystal because it looks like a waterfall.
Two hams!
Rough day at the museum. He was so tired that when we got home we had to shake him awake.
A visit from the kids wouldn't be complete without a gathering at my mom's.
Me and my handsome nephew. I think he takes after me.
Never pass up the opportunity to embarrass the boy.
Tres and Chantal.
Me and my sister. She wouldn't even give me a sip of her wine!
Chantal, Bailey and Dixon.
Dane and Drew. Drew is already taller than me and he's only eleven! After that I only hung out with Dixon.
I have no idea what's going on here....
It just so happens that Amber's birthday coincided with the party.
All the kids...Dixon, Bailey, Atticus, Drew and Harper.
Amber and Harper. Harper made her a birthday card.
Harper had been planning this party all week. The previous weekend we went over the list about five times on the way to the museum and then another five times on the way back in case we forgot anything.
Uncle Ed and John.
Dixon. He was so fun.
Danielle, Allen's girlfriend...she was thrown into the deep end of the pool that was my family...Her first time to my mom's and she has to visit with my sister.
Mike and Tres.
Uh-oh. My sister has just found out that Danielle works for her favorite store.
I shouldn't have to think this hard while at a party. I'm sure it's something really important like world peace...or based on Harper's expression, it's that baking game and we have to decided what kind of topping we're putting on the Sundae.
That has to be the goofiest picture of either of us. He was teasing me all night!
A fun time was had by all. I love when we have these family gatherings!
And finally, the brunch my sister has been waiting for...The Grape!
Shredded Oxtail and banana pepper hash. My favorite.
The Haystack - has egg, hashbrowns, grilled tomato, and avocado. My second favorite.
Atticus got the burger.
Last round of pics before they had to leave. Me and the girl
Atticus, me and Harper.
All four of us.
And finally, Happy Birthday to Amber in a way only our family could do it...badly, but with love.
