Tailgates N More

Chris, Mari, Conor, Gen, Joe, Suz

Texas is known for an abundance of trucks so when it's football season, there's no better place to tailgate.  With the help of a few brave souls to watch the kiddos, we were able to travel up I-45 to spend the weekend with some dear friends and fellow quad parents - Joe and Suz Steece and Conor and Gen McNulty.  Joe and Suz hosted us and hunted down tickets to the A&M game at Jerry's World.  The light rain couldn't stop us from having a blast out there!

Suz (The Hostess With The Mostest) & Mari

Suz, Mari & Gen

After the game (3rd quarter actually), we met up with some more friends and fellow quad parents, the Gerwers to show the McNultys (who came all the way from California) how we roll in Texas.  There's no better place to do this than at Billy Bob's Honky Tonk.  This place is massive!  It has 2 dance floors for some good ol' 2-steppin', pool tables, a BBQ restaurant and a bull riding arena.  You won't fit in here if you don't use the entire bottle of starch on your jeans - it's the real deal! 

Some Photo Booth Fun

Casey, Mari, Suz & Gen

Proud Quad Papas

Robbie, Joe, Chris & Conor

We worked up quite an appetite on the dance floor so we checked into the Waffle House.  This place quickly became Conor's favorite restaurant and might just be the reason he moves here.  

The Waffle House Meal

We had a great time and truly appreciate being able to get away and spend time with such wonderful friends.  Be sure that we weren't the only ones who had a blast - the kids played hard too. Here's a slideshow that Alaine put together of some of the highlights from her weekend with the Goerlich Gang, it's precious!

Busy, Wet Day from Alaine Schlechte on Vimeo.

Thursday's Truth

Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4: 4 - 7

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And the Winner is...

Noah, Cohen, Sophia, Finn

We've all been "on the fence" about the voting results.  Thanks to good voter turnout, the Crazy Redneck wins the contest.  Funny thing is, I wasn't feeling crazy enough at 5:30am to pull it off.  However, someone else had the same idea, but took it to a whole new level - old NRA shirt with a huge hole in the side and matching camo hat and shoes.  And it worked!  He was the 1st one kicked out.  Pretty sure he was driving this truck we were following on our way to Austin this weekend....

Yes, there's a duck in the truck

There's a quack in the back

This goose ain't gettin' loose in the caboose

Delivery truck with Peek-ing duck

Travel feather bed

World wide webbed feet 

It could keep going and going if you allow it....

And you question my sanity

I need your help to decide what makes me look more crazy to ensure I get sent home quickly from jury duty.  (voting poll on the right)

Crazy Redneck

Crazy Cowboy

Crazy Dude Lady

Crazy Judge Wannabe

Crazy Quad Dad

Thursday's Truth

Those who wait for the Lord - they will soar on the wings of eagles. They will run and not get weary they will walk and not faint. 

Isaiah 40:31

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Thursday's Truth

We walk by faith not by sight.

II Corinthians 5:7

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Fun Times With Papa & Grandma

Papa & Grandma flew down for a visit a couple of weeks ago.  When we pick them up we usually wait in the car in the loading zone. This time I thought we'd surprise them and meet them inside the airport as they came out of the terminals.  The kids were so excited and kept watch for them as everyone passed by.

We took advantage of the warm sunshiny days we were having and the extra helping hands and went to explore downtown Houston. There's a new park called Discovery Green that I'd been too chicken to check out on my own during the week when it was rumored to not be crowded. The rumor is confirmed, we had the entire playground and splash pad to ourselves. Not a soul in site! 

Finn

Noah, Grandma & Sophia

Cohen, Noah, Sophia & Papa

Cohen

Grandma Picnics With Her Little Chicks

We were all spoiled to pieces. Chris and I got to enjoy a weekend away and recharge while they spoiled the kids even more at home.  Life is definitely a whole lot more grand with them here! Grandma & Papa, come back soon!