Our Visit to Houston

After New Years Jess and I dropped the kiddies off at the grandparents and headed to Houston for my cousins wedding that Saturday. To say we had a blast would be putting it lightly. Ok, let me put it this way, if i could sell my house and bring Jesse's family with us, I would totally move to Houston. I love the people, I love how you can have a house on one lot and a resteraunt on another. I love the skyrises, and how there is always something to do. It is a place where just about anything can thrive. And my favorite Aunt and cousin in the whole world is there! While we were there she spoiled us rotten, we went to all kinds of neat places to eat. My favorite I think is Harry's for breakfast. Their food is incredible! While we were there she took us to see Marley and me. All I have to say is good grief! I can imagine while we were sitting there Jesse was on the side of me thinking, "see, this is why we don't have a dog. Why would I want to get myself attached to something that is going to die and make my kids and myself sad." My Aunt Debbie and I still think we saw Jess wipe a tear. =)

Anywho, we got to meet some really amazing people while we were there that are now a part of our family we just love them so much. One would be Rikka, my Aunt Debbie's best friend and traveling buddy. She has a little dog named Becker who is so cute and fiesty. He bosses all of the big dogs. Rikka is extremely sweet, fiesty and artistic and probably one of the most understanding people I have ever met. She is now dubbed Auntie Rikka in our family.

Another person we got to know a little better was my cousin Johns best friend Barry. He is such a cut up but also a really stand up person. I heard he does a really good impression of the cowardly lion from the wizard of oz but didn't get to see him do it before we left. Maybe next time eh Barry?

Jesse finally met a dog that doesn't make him sick and that he liked. His name is Borris and he is a Goldendoodle. Borris just won my heart and I wish I could have him for myself. He likes to cuddle, loves to throw the ball and isn't too hyper. He is also hypoallergenic, meaning he doesn't shed. I know crazy huh? Because a dog with that much hair has to shed something right? Nope and Jesse didn't get the least bit sick while we were there and he petted him and everything.

Before the wedding I got my hair and makeup done at Urban Retreat and they did a great job. It was a little odd at first because I am used to doing my own makeup but I got used to it after a while. While I was doing this Jess was off to the museums. I was so glad he had time to do this and Auntie Rikka gave him her free pass to one of them. He seemed to really enjoy it and I think it might have given him a few ideas for painting.

My cousin Johns wedding was held Saturday night and it really was beautiful. I felt kinda bad for them though because all the pastor talked about was how they were going to screw their marriage up. Being the wonderful people they are they stood there and took it with a smile and walked away husband and wife. Abby looked so pretty in her dress and as soon as I have pictures of that I will post them. Until then the one we took the next day of them will have to do. We are so excited for the two of them. My cousin John is more of a brother to me than a cousin and I just love him so much! It is really nice because Abby just fits right into everything and I think they are going to make great parents.

Needless to say our time in Houston was fantastic and we cannot wait to visit there again this summer!