testing the waters

Rockwood, Tennessee-Grandma Helen

Pool time with Grandma Helen

swimming with Grandma

Emilie at a pool a party

delivering meals to the elderly. So much fun to see the girls helping with Grandma Helen.

Charlotte loved this dog. I don't think the dog has ever walked as much as it did with C Bear.

checking the garden with Grandma Helen.

using their imaginations to build with the pool toys.

Ms. Mimi was incredibly scared of the dog and cats, but finally she was brave enough to walk the dog to the mailbox and back with sister.

Travel companion for the road trip :)

I am so happy to see the girls with their great grandma. Such a special lady that has a huge place in our hearts.

Showing off their new hair cuts.

Seeing Uncle Rick and Aunt Stacy

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Random-Texas 2014

supergirl #1

supergirl #2

bedtime stories with Aunt Michelle

fear is beginning because the car started moving at Chuck E Cheese

full blown panic for E when she realises that she cannot get down by herself. Wow!

Dancing with Chuck E Cheese mouse. Charlotte is having a blast.

This is what Emilie looked like while the costumed mouse was dancing. I think her anxiety is getting worse and am not sure what to do about it. She is afraid of so many things. And not just afraid, but her whole body shakes with fear. Feel bad for her and hope she can grow out of it.

Happy again with Grandma Mary and Aunt Michelle.

Memphis, Tennessee

In front of the infamous gate. We went to see Elvis's house, but didn't see much past the gate. The girls were really confused as to why we were going to someone's house, but never went inside. They got a postcard and were happy :)

Teaching my children about graffiti from an early age. We were here.

Charlotte was thrilled to see that an airplane was going to Charlotte. She thought it was funny that Charlotte could go to Charlotte (North Carolina).

Picture of the travellers in the Houston airport before going to Memphis.
And I agree, Memphis has some amazing barbecue. Delicious!

Metropolis, Illinois

I love old bridges. However, I should have left the camera job to Emilie as this picture didn't turn out that great.

We flew to Memphis and drove up to Metropolis, Illinois so I could see where my Dad was put to rest since I was unable to make it to the burial due to my studies and other life events. The girls got to see my Grandma Joyce and lots of corn fields and see a little of the town where my dad grew up. I spent Sunday morning with my dad and felt that I could have stayed all day and then some. I had nothing to say and everything to say, but didn't want to leave, mostly because I didn't want my dad to leave when he did. I would have loved for him to see the girls and watch them grow. Charlotte still talks about him, but I am not sure how much longer she will really remember him. I hope where he is, he is at peace and in good company (with a really good view of what is going on in our lives as the girls get older). Love you Dad.

4th of July-Texas 2014

This was my first 4th of July with my family in over 11 years. It was so nice to be back and celebrate with them. USA!USA!

most of these pictures were taken by Emilie. She did a pretty good job!

Fun with Aunt Dusty-Texas 2014

telling secrets

riding bikes

poppin' wheelies

everybody's in on the action

Beach Day with Grandma Mary-Texas 2014

Definitely not the cleanest beach the girls have ever been to, but they didn't mind. They were so happy rolling around in the water and digging in the sand. Such great memories!