Houston Weekend

Last weekend, Patrick, the girls and myself loaded up in the car and headed down the familiar I-45 route to Houston. My mom bought tickets for the whole family to go to the circus! We had a fun filled weekend.

Friday night we arrived and Coco and Papa baby sat so we could go to our new favorite Mexican food restaurant, Lupe Tortilla, with Mike and Michelle. We had a fabulous dinner and entertaining time!

Patrick, Myself, Mike and Michelle at Lupe Tortilla

On Saturday morning we got up and headed down to the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus at Reliant Stadium. All the kids and grandkids were in tow and it was a really great time! When we got there early for the pre-show we got to see the elephants and other animals close up, watch jugglers, meet clowns and play dress up! Then the show started

Family picture with a clown. (Can you tell that Eloise wasn't a big fan?)
Aaron, Lara, (lil' bun) , Cate and Connally looking at the elephants up close
Michelle and little Trav.
Daddy carrying Lucie in Baby Bjorn. (she really loved all of the lights!)

Aunt Kelly and Catie bug.
Dress up!
Connally got up with the jugglers! The batons were wizzing by her little head!

Connally with her cotton candy and souvenir hat!Coco, Eloise and Connally
Lucie and T-bone holding hands on the way home. So SWEET!

E and T playing together! Best buddies already!

When we got home from the circus the kiddos took a nap. We headed to the local beauty supply store to buy some bargain bows for Eloise. My sister, Michelle, and I decided to try on some wigs!! :) How do you think I look with long, brown, curly locks?

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Michelle in her "Angelina" wig.

Before we left on Sunday my parents babysat one more time so that Patrick and I could go to the movies. We couldn't wait to see Harry Potter. It was great!

We really enjoyed our weekend getaway! Thank you Coco and Papa for a fun filled family weekend!