Houston 2010

This year was our 2nd trip to Houston to visit the Gratzer Family (Brett's oldest brother Tim and family; Cynthia, Coby & Garek). Flying was definitely better than the 18 hour drive we did last year. We love visiting them! Everything about the trip was perfect and fun, not to mention we were taken care of sooo incredibly well the whole time!

We went to the Aquarium on the first day, which Maya thoroughly loved since she could see "Nemo" & "Dori" There was also a fabulous train ride that featured a really cool shark exhibit and also a glorious ride through the parking lot(not quite the disney experience, but still very fun). Cousin Garek was amazed that Maya loved the sharks. He was also amazed that Maya took one of his pieces of pizza at lunch time, "Mom, I can't believe it! Maya just took a piece of my pizza!" Gotta love her

Maya-2, Coby-8, Garek 5

"Mommy, Dori!"

Aunt Cynthia, Coby & Garek

Scary Shark

lovely parking lot

It wasn't hot in Houston, just scorching

Wiped out

I love the way Maya said everyone's name

Uncle Tim= Nuncle Tim
Aunt Cynthia= Cidia
Coby=Toby
Garek=Gaget
Maya loved being with her "Nuncle Tim," she even stayed cuddled in his arms after a lip injury.

Saturday, May 29th, Brett and I celebrated our 6 year anniversary, love him!! 6 years... wow, I don't think we are allowed in the young married group anymore. I have loved every minute with him, and can't wait for more!

We enjoyed a neighborhood BBQ with lots of fun family competitions. Maya got to go down a big inflatable water slide, she was clearly too small for it, but that didn't stop her. We also learned that Maya loves Blackberry's!

up the slide

down the slide


after the slide

Go Daddy!

Yes, Blackberries, and no that's not a missing tooth

Tim and Cynthia took us out to a great Italian restaurant for our anniversary and we enjoyed some time outside on a beautiful Houston evening. It was so great celebrating our anniversary with them, they have always been so supportive and were there for our wedding day and it just felt special to be with them on that day

Sunday we went to church (loved the Church!) Then had an amazing brunch before heading to the Butterfly Exhibit. I was fascinated by all of the bugs and creatures, I could have spent hours there, but Maya kept me busy chasing her around.

Cousins

Cousin Coby at a Salt N' Vinegar Cricket. Eww...

Brothers


We made memorial day cupcakes and all the kids got to help

Coby's final cupcake

So Sweet, Coby reading to Maya

Monday a day by the pool.... ahhh......... couldn't have asked for anything more :O) Cynthia parents have a beautiful home with a pool right outside and we had to all to ourselves.

Timer Photos

We can't wait to see you guys again!