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After arriving in Houston and going to Lupe Tortilla's for some authentic Mexican food, we drove to League City to see our friends, The Carpenter's. Gavin couldn't wait to see his best buddy, Cade. He talked about going to Cade's house for DAYS. We all stayed up visiting. It was so good to be "home" and with our friends.
We had a very busy weekend planned and tried doing everything we needed and wanted to do.
Friday morning, we went to the school I taught at for 3 years to visit my friends during their planning period. I wanted them to meet Miles, too. It was so nice being back. I love seeing people after it's been a while and you feel like you pick up right where you left off. After our visit with those ladies, we ran some errands. We went to Jared's and got my wedding ring fixed (one of my diamonds fell out back in October so I haven't been wearing my band), went to James Avery for another baby boy charm for Miles. We went to the mall and got Brooks a laptop for his birthday, did some shopping, and then went to Pei Wei for lunch. Gavin ate his entire meal with chopsticks, which was precious. We also went and visited the lady that kept Gavin while I was working and introduced her to Miles. Gavin got to play with all his old friends and we had a nice visit.
I got to go to Target..... hallelujah! Just to be able to walk into Target, was enough for me.
We ate at Carraba's for dinner. Delicious!
Saturday morning, Brooks, the boys, and I went and met our small group from church for breakfast. It was a fantastic morning visiting and seeing everyone again. We all shared stories about what's been going on in our lives over the past few months. Our small group played such a vital role in encouraging us during our move, praying for us, and have all kept in touch with us while we've been gone. Everyone pitched in and brought breakfast food and they even cooked bacon for us! That was awesome! It was neat to see how much our group has grown since we started two years ago. When we began the group, Gavin and Peyton were the only kids and they were 8 months old. Now, there are 5 kids, and 2 on the way. Actually, one of the girls had a baby two days ago, so now there are 6 kids and 1 on the way. It was really cool. We miss those people so much and are so appreciative of the relationships we built with them. If you want to see pics and read more about our morning check out my friend, Che's post.
Saturday afternoon, Brooks and Darrell went and worked at Darrell's shop on a car that he is restoring. They had some fun, guy time, bonding. Our friends, the Baggett's came over to Susie's house and the kids all played together. Actually, Gavin slept the entire time, he was still working through his jet lag, but the other kids played and the moms all got to visit. I ate my first girl scout cookie then and it was wonderful. You'd be surprised how much you miss something until you can't have it or don't have it.
Saturday night we went to Pappaisto's for dinner. Once again, Mexican food. It was YUMMY!
Sunday, we got to go to our church, CCCC, which we miss so much. Gavin went to Peewee Ville and had a blast in the 2 year old classroom. We dropped Miles off in the nursery and they said he was an angel. Brooks' brother, Brandon, drove in town and met us, so we got to see him for the first time. Church was great! The pastors knew we were coming in town, and there was actually something written in the bulletin about us. That was neat. Our church has been a tremendous support for us while we've been living in Saudi and it was nice to "be home". Here's something we did for them a few months ago.... click here. We went to lunch with a group of friends and then had to say our good bye's. It seems with this life we're living, good bye's will always be a part of it. On our way out of Houston, we stopped at a cake shop and I was able to pick up some much needed resources to stock up on. Then we headed to Lake Charles. More on that trip in the next post.
* I mentioned Jet lag earlier. It has been a huge adjustment for the boys. Gavin and Miles would wake up starting around 1:30am and would be up off and on until 5am.... every single night. Brooks and I had to take turns either laying in bed with Gavin to make him stay in his bed, even while he was wide awake or we'd feed Miles and rock him while he was wide awake. It was pretty interesting, almost laughable, what we were dealing with in the middle of the night, but it was also tiring. To add to all that, I was still sick and started coughing non stop. That didn't help with anyone's sleep. Things are much better now and both boys are making it through the night, although, now, they both wake up at 6am on the dot. That's fine with us though. At least we're all getting some sleep.
After arriving in Houston and going to Lupe Tortilla's for some authentic Mexican food, we drove to League City to see our friends, The Carpenter's. Gavin couldn't wait to see his best buddy, Cade. He talked about going to Cade's house for DAYS. We all stayed up visiting. It was so good to be "home" and with our friends.
We had a very busy weekend planned and tried doing everything we needed and wanted to do.
Friday morning, we went to the school I taught at for 3 years to visit my friends during their planning period. I wanted them to meet Miles, too. It was so nice being back. I love seeing people after it's been a while and you feel like you pick up right where you left off. After our visit with those ladies, we ran some errands. We went to Jared's and got my wedding ring fixed (one of my diamonds fell out back in October so I haven't been wearing my band), went to James Avery for another baby boy charm for Miles. We went to the mall and got Brooks a laptop for his birthday, did some shopping, and then went to Pei Wei for lunch. Gavin ate his entire meal with chopsticks, which was precious. We also went and visited the lady that kept Gavin while I was working and introduced her to Miles. Gavin got to play with all his old friends and we had a nice visit.
I got to go to Target..... hallelujah! Just to be able to walk into Target, was enough for me.
We ate at Carraba's for dinner. Delicious!
Saturday morning, Brooks, the boys, and I went and met our small group from church for breakfast. It was a fantastic morning visiting and seeing everyone again. We all shared stories about what's been going on in our lives over the past few months. Our small group played such a vital role in encouraging us during our move, praying for us, and have all kept in touch with us while we've been gone. Everyone pitched in and brought breakfast food and they even cooked bacon for us! That was awesome! It was neat to see how much our group has grown since we started two years ago. When we began the group, Gavin and Peyton were the only kids and they were 8 months old. Now, there are 5 kids, and 2 on the way. Actually, one of the girls had a baby two days ago, so now there are 6 kids and 1 on the way. It was really cool. We miss those people so much and are so appreciative of the relationships we built with them. If you want to see pics and read more about our morning check out my friend, Che's post.
Saturday afternoon, Brooks and Darrell went and worked at Darrell's shop on a car that he is restoring. They had some fun, guy time, bonding. Our friends, the Baggett's came over to Susie's house and the kids all played together. Actually, Gavin slept the entire time, he was still working through his jet lag, but the other kids played and the moms all got to visit. I ate my first girl scout cookie then and it was wonderful. You'd be surprised how much you miss something until you can't have it or don't have it.
Saturday night we went to Pappaisto's for dinner. Once again, Mexican food. It was YUMMY!
Sunday, we got to go to our church, CCCC, which we miss so much. Gavin went to Peewee Ville and had a blast in the 2 year old classroom. We dropped Miles off in the nursery and they said he was an angel. Brooks' brother, Brandon, drove in town and met us, so we got to see him for the first time. Church was great! The pastors knew we were coming in town, and there was actually something written in the bulletin about us. That was neat. Our church has been a tremendous support for us while we've been living in Saudi and it was nice to "be home". Here's something we did for them a few months ago.... click here. We went to lunch with a group of friends and then had to say our good bye's. It seems with this life we're living, good bye's will always be a part of it. On our way out of Houston, we stopped at a cake shop and I was able to pick up some much needed resources to stock up on. Then we headed to Lake Charles. More on that trip in the next post.
* I mentioned Jet lag earlier. It has been a huge adjustment for the boys. Gavin and Miles would wake up starting around 1:30am and would be up off and on until 5am.... every single night. Brooks and I had to take turns either laying in bed with Gavin to make him stay in his bed, even while he was wide awake or we'd feed Miles and rock him while he was wide awake. It was pretty interesting, almost laughable, what we were dealing with in the middle of the night, but it was also tiring. To add to all that, I was still sick and started coughing non stop. That didn't help with anyone's sleep. Things are much better now and both boys are making it through the night, although, now, they both wake up at 6am on the dot. That's fine with us though. At least we're all getting some sleep.
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