Houston!

Natalie and I just got home from a fantastic week visiting Houston. We packed in as much fun stuff as we could before heading back to New Jersey. Here are some shots:

Natalie loves playing games at Mamaw and Papa's house. And clearly, the New Jersey winter has left us both embarrassingly pale. Can I attribute some of it to the flash? Please? :)
And as always, there was lots of trampoline jumping with Mamaw and Jillian. I've done it in the past...but definitely not at 6 months pregnant!
Another favorite at Mamaw and Papa's house is dressing up. As you can see, Natalie is usually wearing as many layers as possible.
In yet another dress up outfit, working in Papa's garden. Weeks before we even left for Houston, Natalie asked if there would be anything for her to pick at Papa's house. She loves it!
Putting bird seed in the bird feeder with Pop. And within a couple hours we were watching the birds eat it!
Natalie LOVES to take walks with Mousie and Pop. They also often include the wagon and a trip to the park.
We went to the Woodlands one day to spend time with family up there. Natalie had a blast playing pirates and princesses (what a combination!) with Emma.
I did my best to find some bluebonnets without having to drive too far. This patch was the best I could do, as was this pose. She wanted nothing to do with sitting in the grass, smiling normally, or doing anything else I asked her to do. At least she's looking at the camera, I guess. She's 3, alright!
A trip to the zoo with Mousie and Pop turned into a train ride and bird feeding session at Hermann Park after they got to the ticket counter and realized the zoo was closed for a members-only event! Natalie still had a blast and didn't seem the slightest bit let down...probably because Mousie convinced the lady to let them in long enough to go to the gift shop so Natalie could pick out a stuffed animal. That's the highlight of the trip anyway, right?
Natalie is not sure about the stranger behind the camera, haha!
Our week went by so fast! Next time we are in Houston, we'll be a family of FOUR!