Family in town

Last week my sister Brea and her three kids came to Houston! It was fun to have them here with us and to have days to play together. It makes me wish even more that our kids could grow up together. But for now God has us spread out from Tennessee to Texas.

On Saturday evening, we added to the family fun when Matt, Erica, Sophie and Audrey Winston came over for dinner. We enjoyed great conversation and Brea's delicious pulled pork tacos. On a side note, I want to know who photo shopped man legs onto Hunter? He is getting bigger all the time!

While Brea was in town, we explored Discovery Green. It was a perfect outing for a hot Houston day. The boys climbed this "sculpture." And we got in trouble for it!

The splash pad at Discovery Green was a blast!

This picture was before Collins went for it. She is still fairly dry in this pic.

Connor assured me that morning that he did not want to play in the splash pad and therefore did not need to take a change of clothes. This was him about 30 minutes after arriving at the park - soaking wet.

Cason manhandled Maya on the slide.

This was post splash pad so all the kids were drying off. Miss Finley is an expert baby holder...looks like Colton needs a little help.

Holden thought the fountains were delightful.

Exploring the playground before the fountains.

The coolest kid on the block - Maya DeTray.

We took the cousins to the neighborhood pool. This picture accurately captures Collins's 2014 pool accessories. When we swim she always takes one purple ring, one pink ring, a pink shovel and of course, her goggles. Unfortunately the goggles broke this day so we are on the hunt for new ones.

Ah yes, Connor climbed the sculpture too.

Cute cousins! When Brea saw this picture, she laughed because she thought it looked like an engagement photo.

Cason tried sitting on the water.

The gang at the pool - Carter, Hunter, Collins, Maya, Cason, Brea, Holden, Colton, Connor and Finley.

This was a funny thing that Holden did when they were here. He would hide from Brea when she tried to talk to him.

Collins was super wet, but super happy after the splash pad.

One more photo of Cason and Collins.

I think she was getting a feel for the water.

Brothers Colton and Holden on the slide.

My pretty sister Brea as she keeps up with Maya (who is walking) and Holden (who isn't even interested.)

More hiding from Brea!