VACAY Part 2

We were in Cali for three nights.  The weather was absolutely beautiful: mid-60s, nice breeze and endless sunshine.  We took the BART down to the city and I honestly think Logan would have been completely content hoping around public transit all weekend.  He did not care if we actually went anywhere.  Highlights included walking around Fisherman’s Wharf, taking a boat ride under the Golden Gate Bridge, riding a trolley and a cable car, and our day trip to Muir Woods. 

Logan continued to show that he has inherited the travel gene.  He loves an adventure.  He waited patiently in the airport for our flights and did an excellent job with letting me know when he needed to use the bathroom.  Brian and I both adore San Fran and appreciated seeing it through his eyes.

The funniest part of the whole trip is that Logan noticed the “old” Oakland Bay Bridge was getting torn down.  From that point on, he was not concerned with the GGB but rather wanted to discuss all the details around the “broken bridge”.  He has told anyone that will listen that he saw a broken bridge in San Francisco and that there are broken bridges in Houston too.   It makes us smile.

In-N-Out Burger

Selfie!

Muir Woods

VACAY part 1

I am not sure if it is just the way Brian and I roll, or if it is the inevitable, but we always seem to have hectic, busy, out of town trips.  They are bunches of fun but these are not the trips where you return home rested and relaxed, but rather exhausted.  I am sure this is partially due to the constant demands of a 2 year old and a 4 year old.  Regardless, we embarked on our May VACAY two weeks ago and had a blast. We traveled to New Orleans and San Francisco and by the time I made it back to Houston I felt like I had taken the kids to China.  

Brian had an audit in Concord, CA (~30 miles NE of SF) and Logan and I flew out to play.  Well, we actually drove to New Orleans first because Catherine was staying there.  I kept telling her that she was going to visit her grandmothers while Logan and I visited the Golden Gate Bridge.  She was ok with this because she knew mom would be right back.  All week she would say: "Im gonna stay with Granny and Mimi while you see the bridge but you will be right back."  I missed her a bunch and was kinda sad to hear she did not really miss us at all. She was filled with family love.

Our flight left at 4pm so we were able to sneak in a fun morning in the quarter.  I ate WAY too many beignets and wedges of muffaletta.   I actually ate 4 beignets which is a personal best. 

The day before we left there were no naps as the house two houses down was torn down.  Needless to say it was loud and Logan and Catherine were enthralled.  

More to come...

Happy 4th Birthday, Logan!

I cannot believe our "baby boy" is four years old.  Four seems to be a true segue  from oblivious and unconcerned toddler to curious and imaginative child.  The conversations have become far more detailed over the past year.  For example, Logan knows we are going to the beach in a few weeks.  He understands the sand, surf, wind, distance, but he is concerned that T-Rex will eat us.  When asked why, Logan confidently explained that T-Rex normally eats fire ants and coyotes, but since the beach does not have either, he would eat us or (at least) Winston.  This was not a conversation we were expecting or prepared to continue last year.

We were fortunate to have family and friends come to our house to celebrate Logan's birthday.  Logan basically wanted a "flying objects" theme.  Depending on the day we asked about his party, he wanted a rocket, airplane, Star Wars, jet plane, kaboom plane, or spaceship party.  We decided anything that flew (and was not bird) was fair game.  So, we had stomp rockets, paper gliders, an airplane seesaw, a rocket piñata filled with jet planes, Star Wars fruit snacks, and astronaut ice cream.  He loved every minute of it.  We also ask him the same questions each year (below)...He is definitely consistent.

What is your favorite color?

Green

What is your favorite food?

Egg taco with bacon

What is your favorite toy?

All of my planes and my air craft carrier

Who is your best friend?

Andres and Austin

What is your favorite thing to do?

Play with my jets, Play with my bow and arrow

What is your favorite game to play?

Star Wars

What do you want to do when you grow up?

Be a Pilot and check all the landing gears

What are you most thankful for?

I am thankful for Mimi and Granny.  I am thankful for God.  I am thankful for mommy and daddy.  And I am thankful for when planes get fixed after they crash.

What is the best thing that happened to you this year?  Moving to the big school.

What do you like about being 4?

I like knowing that a coyote or an alligator won’t eat me. 

Easter

We spent Easter weekend down in New Orleans with family and friends.  The kids had an absolute blast with egg hunting and cousin playing.  We ate way too much food but we did at least walk/run the Crescent City Classic on Saturday morning.  

The only part I would not repeat is attending mass at noon on Easter Sunday as Catherine was not able to participate.  I will leave it at that!  Fortunately, we were able to attend mass with extended family which was a treat.

Tea time with Lulu (her newest rabbit)

Counting the loot

Pre-birthday celebration for Logan with Star Wars plates

Brian, Bridget and Debbie

Pre-race warm ups  around the dome

Bunny shirts that were custom made by a friend and too cute for words