Texas Recap

Well we've officially been back from Texas a week today, and I am finally getting around to some detail to go with the pictures I posted.

Fortunately the weather in TX behaved and we managed to avoid any 100 degree days. I know I am a weakling, but I just don't think I could do a week straight of a heat wave!

Colin got to meet his cousins from Frisco, as they were still in town visiting from a long 4th of July holiday. I can see that over the years Colin and Tristin (2 years older) can go get into lots of "naughtiness" together there on the farm.

We also got to see my brother and his family, my grandparents, and my good childhood friend. Her daughter is going to be the panther mascot at the high school this coming year -- very exciting! She's matured into quite the young woman -- we even had discussion about where she will attend college in a year.

I also got to see a hs basketball teammate, as her wedding shower happened to be over the weekend I was there -- I hadn't seen this friend since we were all in Austin celebrating our 10 year state championship reunion, so it was great to catch-up. Her shower was like a bit of a reunion with many people, as I also saw cousins and teachers from my childhood. I was even called "Jean" by several of the women, which hadn't happened in a long time (that's my mom's name)....I just smiled an told them it was great to see them, as well. And I would imagine Mom spent many years being called "Vivian" -- I think that just comes with living someplace where people know you and your folks over the years.

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It was good to see everyone in Texas, though Colin was sure ready to return home to see his cat and his Daddy. This was the first time away that I could tell he missed his Dad. And apparently the cat missed us, too, as he howled at Matt each night for attention. I'll have to give that "howling" thing a try sometime.