New Haircut

I'm a little shaky with the camera; thus, the blurry pics. But hey--you get the idea.

Fun Times With Friends

What's tiny, energetic, too-cute-for-words, and obsessed with her best friend Joel? Amelia, who came to visit her Aunt Em and Uncle Bryan just a few days ago. Of course, Jennifer and Francis tagged along too (but we know the REAL star of the show!). 

Although Bryan was working most of the weekend, the girls had a great visit. We went to the zoo (the same day every public school in Texas decided on a field trip), shopped til we dropped, and got lost on various occasions. I'm still learning the Texas roadways--ahem.

Thankfully, I experienced no medical mishaps this time, as I have been prone to do during the Morgan visits. I'm thinking Colby is the unlucky member of this equation . . . .

Mother's Day Memories

Right . . . Mother's Day was a few weeks back, but I am just now getting to the blog. It's called too many projects for May!

We traveled to Oklahoma City to meet up with Bryan's family for Mother's Day weekend. We went up a day early to visit the OU campus, where Bryan earned his undergraduate degree. It was really fun to walk the campus, see his old dormitory, and munch at an old college restaurant. And did I mention I learned the meaning of an Oklahoma sudden "shower." I believe I screamed, "Ruuuuunnnn."

The rest of the weekend we spent with the Youree family. This was the first time all the Youree kids and spouses were together since I have joined the family, which, of course, made for a great time! While there, we ate too much food, played in the hotel pool, watched OU and OSU baseball game (literally a view to die for from our room), endured a haunted house (NEVER AGAIN!), laughed at the grandkids' antics, and--the highlight of the weekend--saw the Lion King stage show. 

For me, it was great to see the dynamics of my new family. I chuckled a bit as I could see everyone fitting into their "roles" when they get together. Grown adults become mom and dad's pride and joy still soaking up the love and attention they provide, and the memories from years past fuel laughter and bonds. So great.

The pics are: the Yourees, the Thompsons, the Raineys, kiddos in the hot tub, the view from our room, and Mr. Hoops.