Nana and Uncle Andy Came!

Uncle Andy has had a no fly rule ever since 9/11.  This past year he has faced his fears and flown to California twice and now Texas!  This is huge for me and my family.  It was wonderful to have him visit!  First thing we had to buy him a Texas hat.  

We kept cool with brunch at Peggy's house and a dip in her pool.  

 Joi and Kiley came too.

 Tommy asleep on his Auntie Peggy.

My mom brought the kids some fun toys for the backyard along with a comfy lawn chair for me.  I guess she hasn't forgotten what young moms need in the summer time.  

 Swim diapers not required. 

 The night before this Andy, my mom, Peggy, and I all went to the drive-in to see Grease.  It was a nostalgic and fun night.  On the way home we ended up getting a flat tire.  It turned into a little adventure that continued on to the next day.  We had to exchange her rental car and it thwarted our Moody Gardens plans.  We ended up going to the San Jacinto Monument instead, lunch at Monument cafe, and to the beach.  It turned out to be a better than expected day!

 San Jacinto Monument.

We took an elevator to the top floor to see the view.  

 This nice sea food restaurant is right by the shipping channel.  Out the window you can see a ship passing by.  

 Andy ended up LOVING the beach.  He was ecstatic to be swimming in the water.    

 Then he asked to be buried in the sand.  

Saturday we went to James's swim meet then toured the new Exxon campus that was close by.

 It was so modern and chic.  It reminded me of a set of Mad Men.  John assures me it isn't as sultry:).

 The designers left no corner un-designed, (or every sink and toilet:)

 This looks like a rendering to me.

I took this picture when I was trying out my mom's wide angle lens.  It sums up life right now pretty well.  I still have John's birthday sign hanging up from two weeks ago and it probably wont be taken down anytime soon. I am exhausted.  Being on the go with the two Grandmas the last couple weeks has worn me out!  In a good way of course.  We've had a great time!