Memorial Day Trip to Texas!

Texas, Texas, Yee Haw!  Always a fun time when we head over to Texas for several days with our Kerr family. And I think this weekend we saw nearly everyone in our family.  All the siblings, all the aunts/uncles, several cousins.  Plus friends that are close like family.  Can't ask for a better trip.

First, gotta brag on the kiddos because they did great traveling from Dublin to Atlanta to Dallas to Waco (and back).

"lap child" was not a bright idea...

Only the first night in Waco resulted in little-to-no sleep, but by Day 2 everyone got with the program.  Every day had lots of activities!

My brother and sister-in-law hosted a fish fry on Friday evening at their new home.  The views are amazing!!

My parents hosted their annual crawfish boil (20th year!) at their house on Saturday.  JB did not enjoy the "pincher-dads" (as he called them).  He did enjoy playing the "beanbag bandit" while folks tried to play corn hole!  Maryn enjoyed being carted around by all her teenage cousins.

Sunday we met with with some of our good friends and their kiddos, enjoying a local playground, cupcakes, and a catch up on everyone's life.

My brother and sister-in-law hosted another fish fry (no objections from James or our kiddos!) for the remaining family in town that night.  The kids played in the dirt and rocks, got super dirty, and then marveled at the Texas storm brewing on the horizon.

On Memorial Day we did not attend any services (as we normally do), although I do want to make that part of our future Memorial Days once the kiddos can understand the reason for the day (and the sacrifices of life, body and spirit that so many of our service men and women make.)

We did make a trip to the Magnolia Silos but I did not (gasp!) actually go in.  Can you believe I'm a Wacoan who's never been to the Silos?  I did enjoy some shopping at The Findery and would definitely recommend that place to anyone who takes time to visit the Silos. They are right next door.

Only the girls went shopping, but the boys met up with us later for a quick bite to eat.  I forced the kids into some pictures to showcase their patriotic outfits.

Monday afternoon/evening we played around down at the river, throwing rocks and splashing in the water.  Plus several loops around the pasture in the Mule.  While JB avoided the water, Maryn was more than willing to jump in (requiring Mama to get ankle deep in that murky river water, bleh.)

Tuesday we took a trip to the zoo - but that's another post!!  Too many good pictures and good stories that I want to write it out separately.  

Tuesday night we ended our Texas trip the same way we end every one - Poppa Rollos for pizza! The kids are finally big enough to appreciate some good pizza.  And JB now understands the concept of games (so lots of quarters are required).

And just like that, our Texas trip was over. Wednesday morning we performed the reverse Waco to Dallas to Atlanta to Dublin trek. The kids did so well again, minus one puking episode an hour from home that caused a 30 minute clean-up delay (and the remainder of the ride with all windows down).  

I treasure these Texas trips so much!  And the kids had a blast with all their family.  Pictures didn't capture all the sweet moments, but we have those memories in our head.