American Girl / Houston Trip

We headed to Houston this past Wednesday to spend a few days with my sister's family and my parents. Once school starts it will be harder to make it out there just for a weekend, so we went a few extra days just to hang out. 

Katelyn has been wanting an American Girl doll since my Dad gave her a catalog to look at over the 4th of July. So we thought it would be fun to surprise her with a trip to the store to pick one out herself. We left Cindy and Matt's house Saturday morning with the kids thinking we were heading back to San Antonio, so we said our goodbyes and left. We drove to the airport to pick up Lex (surprise), then to the mall just to "play a little before we got on the road". Well, as we were walking she spotted the store and then spotted Cindy, Drew, Mimi and Pops waiting their to surprise her too!  She was giddy!!

One happy girl! And Kit has not left her side since!

We had lunch at the bistro, but our reservation wasn't until 1:30 (which is normally naptime around here). Needless to say this one was quite cranky...so the waitress brought him a doll and put it next to him. He quited down quickly and gave him kisses. But it didn't last long and Lex and I had take turns walking him around to keep him happy.

Blondies with freckles!

So glad Cindy and Drew got to come with us too. We had so much fun with them!

All the boys loving Aunt Cindy!

Mimi and Pops!

The whole crew!

Mimi, Katelyn & Kit

Here are a few pictures of earlier in the week. Kyler was hamming it up with Aunt Cindy after a yummy brownie!

On Thursday morning we were able to meet up with Channing for brunch. She is working for Pine Cove and traveling all around this summer. We were happy it worked out to see her!

Kyler loves his Aunt Cindy!

Sweet Drew napping with Cindy and Pops.

Just a swinging!

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you....Another Birthday celebration at Red Robin.

And then cake and ice cream and presents back at The Fleharty's.

She's a MERMAID!! Mimi made Katelyn a mermaid tale for her birthday. She had asked for it around the 4th of July and had forgotten, so it was a big surprise and a dream come true!

Happy Birthday to Mimi and Katelyn!!