Thankful for a Full Life

This last month as been a full one- with places to go & people to see.  I'll expand on some of these trips with additional posts soon, but here's a quick overview:

We started off our crazy month with a fun trip to the panhandle to see most of the Adams family for a much needed visit.  We enjoyed a long July 4th holiday weekend with my Dad, Amy, brothers Quentin & Nathan, Patti, Aunt Cherry and a visit to my grandmother 'Minga'.  We always enjoy going up there to enjoy family and the simple life. 

Charlie with his Uncle Quentin & Uncle Nathan

Charlie & Pops- Maybe Charlie gets his 'serious look' from him!

Charlie with Mamy, Boone & ChiChi

Visiting our Minga.
4 generations!  Love it.

For our next trip we drove to Tuscola, TX (south of Abilene) to see my cousin Katelyn get married to her fiance' Kolby!  It was a beautiful ranch wedding and we had a blast seeing everyone again. 

Mr. & Mrs. Horner with the proud parents- Uncle Danny & Aunt MB

Patti, Nathan, Charlie & me, Quentin

A picture with the Horners!

MB, Danny & us

Next on the calendar was a weekend trip to Midland to see Trey's cousin get married this time.  Robert & Jessica joined their families in a beautiful ceremony.  Jessica was my youth group leader at church when I was in high school.. talk about a small world!  I know the Melzer & Staib families are thrilled to welcome her.  It was a great weekend, although too fast.  Charlie loved being at Grandpa & Bebe's house. 

Robert welcoming his new bride.

Robert & Jessica at the altar.

That's as far as I got before having to take Charlie to the parlor.  He was patient for the 1st 15 min and then reached his limit.  :)

Grandpa, Charlie & Red.

Trey's lovely Grandma Melzer & Charlie's 'GG'

This weekend has been exciting so far!  It started off with my little brother Adam becoming a Daddy!  Adam & Amanda welcomed Toby Eugene Friday evening at 11:25pm.  We are so excited that he's finally here!

My mom, Granny & I went to visit the 3 cuties last night at the hospital.  Here are a few photos but you know there will be more soon.  :) 

He is just darling!

Looks just like Amanda!

Grammy & Toby

Yesterday morning we drove to Buda so we could celebrate our cousin Alice turning 2!  It seems like just yesterday we were welcoming her into the world.  She had a Wizard of Oz birthday party complete with a yellow brick road, rainbows, lollipops, munchkins, and Alice was Dorothy!  Charlie loved playing with all the little munchkins. 

My cousin Sarah & Alice, Age 2!

The birthday girl- doesn't she make the cutest Dorothy?

Charlie loved the rainbow lollipops!

Sweet cousins playing in the bubbles.

So even though we are exhausted and behind in our chores & sleep, we wouldn't have it any other way.  We must keep on going.. there are exciting things ahead!  Trey leaves Wednesday to fly to Orcas Island, Washington to see his other cousin Bobby marry his bride, Meghan.  Wish Charlie & I could go, but we'll be there in spirit!  Trey will be gone a whole week!  We will miss our Daddy. 

Also we are anxiously awaiting the birth of our good friends David & Jessica's baby boy.  Please hurry and meet us soon!  We can't wait! 

Hope everyone is also enjoying their busy lives and appreciating each day together with their families!

xoxo