Houston Trip!

I am finally getting around to blogging about our trip to Houston. Only took me 3 weeks!

As usual, we spent Christmas Eve with my mom's side of the family. Natalie had a blast with all of her cousins (or second cousins...or first cousins twice removed...or whatever they are). Love that it was warm enough to play outside in short sleeves on Christmas Eve!

We woke up at my parents' house on Christmas morning. Natalie wanted to make sure to get every last little treat out of her stocking!
This child was clearly born in the wrong decade -- she LOVES Richard Scarry's Busy Town stuff. Luckily, it is making a comeback, so you can actually find books and movies in the stores. I grew up watching the VHS tapes and now she watches them!
She was so excited to get some people for her dollhouse!
Digging into her stocking goodies at Mamaw and Papa's house.
Go Princeton!
Barrett and Jennifer got Natalie a little build-a-bear kit. She had such a good time putting the "fluffy" in it. She named him Max!
There was lots of playing outside at both houses...


And some cookie making!
Brad's grandpa (Mamaw's dad) was came to visit from Kentucky a few days before we headed back to NJ. Natalie could not have had more fun with him. It was adorable!


Who doesn't love a little cousin R&R?

We love being in Houston and always hate to leave family and friends! Fortunately, Natalie and I have a trip in April already planned to look forward to. Unfortunately, Natalie's spring break and Brad's spring break do not overlap, so we will have to leave him in NJ this time. Better leave the fridge well-stocked...we all remember what it looked like last time when I got home!