Texas Trip

My best friend, Minna, from High School. We hadn't seen each other in 9 1/2 years.
Benjamin, Kaleb and Mariah
Doris with the kids...I'm so glad I caught Mariah smiling at Doris....so sweet!
Kaleb loves Breann

We were able to sneak down to Austin for a few days to visit friends and my grandparents. Dad was out of town but it worked out for us to see friends that we normally don't get to see when we get to Austin. It had been over a year since I'd been home and almost 2 years for Nathan. I can't believe how much has changed. We were so glad it worked out to see so many and hopefully we can get back to see some others. We were at James Walden's funeral...which of course, allowed us to see others that we haven't seen in years. We stayed from Wed. night until Monday morning and then we went to Denio's to see a few more. Forrie, Nathan's good buddy had come in from California...it was great to see him again too. We stayed in Dallas Monday night and drove in on Tuesday, Jan. 1st! What a trip....thanks to everyone who made some special arrangements for us and who took time out of their schedules to see us. Now I need another vacation after being home. Mariah did great in her car seat. Kaleb doesn't mind trips either. I guess it's good to break them in early!