Texas

We went on a short little trip to Texas. The main reason we went out was for a funeral that was going on for some one on Brandon's side of the family. We were excited to go so Brandon could show me around his mission area. It was fun to see some of the places he went and spent some time getting to know. There were some places that were a little on the scary side but it was fun to see. I just loved watching him kind of go back down memory lane a bit. I could tell it felt good for him to go back. His dad was also having a wonderful time going back down memory lane. We went and saw the house his dad grew up in. He even got daring and knocked on the door so we could walk through it. I was glad he did because they always talk about how amazing that house was, so now I know exactly what they are talking about. It is a very beautiful home. But yes we went all over the Houston area. We had a great time. It was really warm and humid but we still enjoyed it. In fact Bentley loves the warm weather. He was so funny he just loved it out side. I am just glad we finally made it there. Brandon has been wanting to take me ever since we have been married. We got some great pictures. enjoy!

The flight there I didn't have Brandon with me. I did have his parents but you know how it is you kind of just want your spouse there because they know how you like things done. But I was grateful for the help his parents gave me so I wasn't totally alone:) Adelynne got really scared when we had to go through the security part. She didn't like how they made her take her shoes off. It was as if she thought they wouldn't give them back. I had talked to her a little bit before so she kind of knew what was going on. She was scared to "get scanned" as she would call it. So I had to hold her through it all and that was not easy trying to have Bentley and all the stuff that we needed to run through to get scanned. Anyways we made it and finally got on the air plane. I guess I didn't talk to her enough about the security part because we talked alot about the plane and she did great when we got on. She loved it. She just sat by me and was asking a million questions about everything that was going on. Bentley did great through the whole thing. He really liked his first time flying. He did get a little fussy here and there but that is to be expected for babies while flying. Anyways we had a nice flight in. Addi went back and forth between us all. She liked playing and watching movies on her itouch.

Happy girl

Bentley sitting by him self for a min.

Adelynne visiting with her Grandpa

Bentley fell asleep for a bit which I was happy about. I was really worried because he doesn't like to be held when he is sleeping. He likes to be put down and he puts himself to sleep. So I was worried what he would do when I couldn't put him down. He didn't sleep for long but he did sleep.

Right at the very end of the flight, right before we landed Adelynne of couse fell asleep. so she got a mini nap:)

Both of them asleep

Speaking of naps I don't know if it was the heat or what but Adelynne would all of a sudden just fall asleep. Like the first day we were there she was just talking like crazy and one second later she was out cold. It was the funniest thing. I couldn't believe how fast she was out and that she actually took a nap because she never does. it was cute how she feel asleep with her turtle. This first picture was just secouds before she was out cold:)

Bentley was such a trouper in the car and did very well for the most part. We were in the car most of the time too. He is just such a good boy!

Brandon joined us at about midnight that night so we were happy to have Daddy with us the next day. We first went to the funeral then went to the Houston temple. We got some great pictures there.

Adelynne wanted and asked for a picture by herself. She always makes mommy so proud when she does that. Let's just say that doesn't happen very often:)

The next day Brandon was the guide and showed us around some of his mission areas. He had a great time doing that.

We also went to the aquarium that they have there. I think Adelynne liked it. She was just really nervous about a few things.

We also went swimming that night. Adelynne was SO scared of the water. I think I need to get her in swimming lessons or something. I couldn't believe how scared she was. But we did get her where she would sit on the side and splash the water with her feet. Something was better then nothing.

She liked to splash her daddy

This was Bentley's first time swimming. He seemed to like it. He just looked around, I am sure wondering what in the world he was doing. But he loves the water at bath time so I am sure he just felt like he was in a big bath tub or something. He did great!

Then the next day we took it easy in the morning and then flew on home.

We did find a road sign that fit Brandon so well:) it was "Brandon's way"

We also found a store that was named Gregory. We had to get a picture:)

When we went home I was happy to have Brandon with us that time around. Adelynne did MUCH better about everything. I was very happy about that. Bentley didn't do as good on the plane. I had to stand up with him for some of the flight. He also had a pretty good blow out of his diaper of couse when we were going through alot of turbulence and we needed to be seated. So Grandpa got stuck with helping me clean him up because he was sitting by me. Grandpa got some poop on him and everything. If you know Keith you will know why I find it kind of funny it all had to happen to him. But I was just grateful for his help. We were able to get him all cleaned up and he was happy again.

Adelynne with her daddy

We had a great time on the trip. I learned alot of great things about Texas. One thing that I learned to love there was their Shipley donuts they have. Man are they to die for. SO SO good They need to get that franchise in Utah or maybe not because I would be eating them all the time and I would end up gaining about 100 pounds. But anyways they are super good. I am sure we will be going back there again. It was just nice to get away for a few days!