Family Time

We drove up to Dallas to see the grand kids this weekend.  I had all three together and what a blessing it was.  The original plan was to watch Hudson while Travis and Brooke went to some of Travis' company activities.  They are all Aggies and were going to the Arkansas game and needed us the watch him .  Luci and Jeremy decided to come down to see "the Hudson" and enjoy  Great Wolf  Lodge in Grapevine.

There was a show here a couple of times a day and story time at night

What a jam packed weekend.  We met Brooke and Travis at the hotel on Friday and took Hudson to eat at Rainforest Cafe with Jeremy, Luci, Finley, and Carter.

We all wanted this dessert.  It was a volcano and came with a sparkler up top!

Jeremy and Hudson at Rainforest Cafe.  Hudson is looking at the monkeys over Jeremy's shoulder.

 Finley and Hudson had a sleep over at Bella and Pop's hotel room. We all had breakfast Saturday morning at the hotel- what a special treat to have everyone together.  All the boys and Brooke went to the game.  Jeremy and Kirk went to the game as well and sat on the Arkansas side. Luci and I had all three kids and set off to Grapevine Mills mall.  What an awesome place for kids.  We did Lego Land, the Aquarium, and this jumping loop for Finley.  We even were able to get the kids to take a two hour nap.  We considered ourselves rock stars getting three kids down in one hotel room.  We had a family dinner in the sports bar during the Texas game and another sleepover for Finley.  The next morning we said goodbye to Brooke and Travis and went down for a final swim at the water park at Great Wolf Lodge.  I recommend this area for all families.  There is so much for the kids to do. I definitely can see us turning this into a family tradition.

Brooke, Travis, and the Hudson before the game- yes Brooke did graduate from UT- but you know love  is strange at times.  I even have a picture of Travis in a Texas shirt but he would probably never talk to me again if I published it.

Sweet Luci and precious Carter

Legoland

She is Fearless!

I could just eat them up!

Sweet Loves!

 Great Wolf Water Park

 As an added bonus to this already fabulous weekend.  We stopped in Waco to see Kirk's mom and were surprised that his brother's family was visiting too.  Ross and Debbie have been so special in our lives- Kirk is 18 months older than Ross and has always considered him his best friend.  As with all families, it is hard sometimes to get together.  We sure do love seeing them and treasure our moments together.  They have three precious children - Hunter, Brianna, and Lauren.  Debbie is a fabulous mother and does a great job of getting the family together.

What a wonderful weekend!  Lots of Blessings and things to be thankful for.  I am left with this quote tonight as a think back of my weekend....

Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life!  ~Albert Einstein


Count your Blessings, Bella