We laughed, Catherine cried, we all had fun. Tomorrow we head back home for a few days (we’re literally only going to be back home for three full days), then we’re off to Alaska! So much to do, so little time.
In the past week or so I’ve taken Thomas to the zoo and back to the Space Center. We went on the tram tour and were able to see part of the Johnson Space Center. We saw what I think was a mockup of the control center (maybe it used to be the official one, or it was made just to be looked at by visitors, I don’t know). Had to leave the room soon after we arrived due to Thomas not wanting to sit still and be quiet. He made friends with the tram driver named Amber. He kept touching her legs and even sat in her lap. I really thought I had another ten or so years before he started hitting on girls. Afterward we were dropped off at an outdoor area with some rockets on display. They had a big building that had an actual Saturn V rocket inside. Thomas really enjoyed his trip to the Space Center again, and even sat through a short movie about space exploration (there were lots of rockets blasting off, he loves those parts).
Jeannie’s been working quite a bit, but we’ve still managed to go out and do some activities together. Went back to Lupe Tortilla (the one with the nice outdoor sand area for kids). Everyone enjoyed it except Jeannie, and her only complaint were the mosquitoes (they love her, but hardly bother the rest of us). We did try a couple new restaurants. The Black-eye Pea has ok food, but the black-eyed peas didn’t taste that great too me (too fancy I guess). Aunt Bea’s Restaurant was like the small home-town restaurants we’re used to back home, their black-eyed peas were ok (as was the rest of the food). We also got in on the free KFC meals before the riots started everywhere (cashier wasn’t even sure what to do with the coupon, and no one else in line had any).
Jeannie has also received the official contract to start in Anchorage, Alaska on June 22nd. They finally worked out that she could start on an off-orientation week, but not before she went ahead and extended a week at her current assignment here in Houston, TX. We compromised and said she could start June 18th. That still gives us time to spend at home, have Thomas’s birthday party, and well over a week to get there. We won’t be taking the RV though. It’ll be parked at Dad’s, where my sister and two youngest brothers will get to play in it, watch TV, and take care of our three cats. At least the RV still has its benefits (we can’t get anyone to take care of our cats back home, but we can take the RV to someone who can).
I promise to take more pictures of everyone soon. In the meantime, please enjoy this picture of Thomas helping Grandpa work on the RV (they’re working in the area where the bunk beds are now).
Yesterday was Catherine’s two month birthday. We went to the Memorial City Mall to take some pictures in front of the carousel (my idea). You get one guess as to where we ate first…Pizza Inn! We’re slowly weaning ourselves off of Pizza Inn (or getting tired of it), so we’ll be trying out other places soon.
First thing we did was let Thomas go to the play area. I’ve got some pictures this time.
Here he is posing for his picture.
Here he is on the bridge.
Thomas on the Merry Go Round.
Now for some pictures of Catherine (it was her two month birthday after all). First one is of her in front of the Carousel.
And here’s a picture that was pretty much taken by accident, but I think it’s my favorite.
