Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Trip to Texas

This year we decided to plan my trip to see my sister with our annual couples trip to California with friends. Wow, it was a little crazy to be gone for 3 weeks, but I had a great time in Texas (and in California… more to come on that soon).

My first time traveling with both the kids alone. It was definitely tiring but the kids were really good.

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Luckily Mitch’s flight to Lake Powell coincided with our flight, so he was able to help me through security and get us to the gate. So helpful!IMG_8025

Two active kids being rambunctious on the plane.IMG_8032

Reunited with my sis!IMG_8181

The kids played outside all the time. Love the fenced in yard.IMG_8035

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I took 4 of the kids out to go grocery shopping… wow that is chaotic!IMG_8060

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Movies in the media room.IMG_8072

Playing in the dance studio.IMG_8631

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Going out all together was a bit of a nuisance!IMG_8130

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The best idea ever—headphones to keep the noise from all the kids out! Everything felt so peaceful with these on!IMG_8183

Splash pad.IMG_8239

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Caleb & Emerson had a blast together.

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Genevieve was there too!

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I have so much respect for my sister after visiting! Running a home with 5 kids is tough tough work… she’s up at 4am every day, just to have the time to get everything done, keep the house clean, meals made, laundry done, family devotional every day with her kids, and lots of activities like dance, swimming, and scouts. She is super woman!

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So many kids, so much fun.

4 comments:

Creole Wisdom said...

All I can say is that I am impressed! So impressed. No idea how you or her do it. Way to be supermoms :)

Erin said...

Even though it is a little crazy, seeing them have a blast with their cousins makes it all worth it! I love the headphones idea!

abbie said...

4am???? Looks like you had a fun trip! Love that you are diligent at keeping up your blog!

Kara said...

4 AM?!?!?!?! Ughhhhhhhhh