We cheated… a lot.  (Flu/RSV season is almost over, so it’s okay!)  AND it was WONDERFUL and full of “firsts”!  My precious friend, Susan (who’s a teacher), spent her Spring Break with us in Houston.  The girls, Susan, and I left around 8:30AM last Sunday to head down to Nan and Pop’s house.  It was Reese and Riley’s FIRST road trip!  They did GREAT in the car– mostly slept and when they were hungry, we stopped and each gave one a bottle in the car and then right back to sleep for those little sweeties.  Such good babies- what a blessing!  

Sunday was a relaxing day- just hanging out at the house and cooked dinner and watched a movie after the girls went to bed. 

Playing at Nan and Pop’s

Riley trying out the new swing (AKA “Lifesaver”)

Reese took Pop’s place while he was grilling out!

Reese has been trying to sit up!

She can sit up for a couple seconds on her own (using her hands to bear her weight) 

Monday was a day full of new adventures.  Reese and Riley accompanied me, Susan, and my mom to eat sushi at Shogun for lunch!!  It was their FIRST restaurant to go to!  Riley slept through it, but Reese insisted on sitting with the “big girls.”  

mmmm!  Edamame!

THEN we walked down the shopping center to the CUTEST children’s boutique: Freckles.  We got some more bows and Baby Legs… what could be better than that?!  We had to dodge a sweet lady wanting to put her head down in the stroller, but with Susan driving the stroller- it was no problem.  She ever so sweetly continued rolling the stroller as Lady bent her head down towards Reese’s face. ha ha!  

Next store to Freckles, was a Nestle Cookie place… so we got a cookie for dessert- shhhh…

We sat outside in the beautiful weather with our cookies!  Here’s Riley sneezing, Mom and Susan laughing (Reese was sleeping in the stroller)

Later that afternoon, R and R got to hang out with Nan while Susan and I ventured to Target, Walmart, and even Sonic!  When we came back… we got to see Carol and Erin who came by to say hello to my girls!!  I can’t believe I didn’t take a picture!  

Getting some lovin’ before bedtime.

Riley with Pop- getting her hair brushed and blowing spit bubbles.

 

Tuesday was another fun-filled day!  My dad (Pop) took the day off to hang out with us!!!  

Here’s Reese playing that morning:

 

Little Riley

Swinging away!  The best nap place!

Both Reese and Riley have taken a liking to blankets.  They cuddle with them and put them in their mouths.  

We ate at a great restaurant- The Cypress Station.  Don’t you LOVE Riley’s smile? ha!  She is definitely posing.

Riley and Pop (I cut off his head- oops)

After lunch, the girls accompanied us to their FIRST mall!!!!!  The Houston Premium Outlets (or as mom likes to call is: Nan’s Mall!)  They made it to Ann Taylor Loft and then… were ready to go home!  So their sweet grandparents gladly took them home while Susan and I shopped.  I found lots of cutie outfits for Reese and Riley at Carters and of course a few things for me and Richey too.  It was really fun.

When we got back to the house, my aunt and uncle were there to see the girls!  Here’s Riley with her Great Aunt Sue and Great Uncle Rick.  They were all smiles!!  AND Sue and Rick brought them PRECIOUS outfits and boots from the rodeo (I’ll post pics soon)!

That evening, we played outside in the backyard.  It was  a bit bright for their little eyes!

When the sun went down, it was breezy!  Here’s Reese all bundled up.

We ate Chinese food that night- yum (can you tell our week consisted of a lot of FOOD?!)

sleepy Reesey

Then back home for decaf cappuccinos (Reese helped Pop- oh and the Kahlua was her idea)

Wednesday after going out to lunch (because remember our spring break was all about eating- ha!), Mom and Susan watched the girls while I got my hair done– ahhhh…. I loved it!

Angel and Cali LOVE Susan!

Reese all dressed up and ready to go

Riley’s ready too!

This pic is hilarious to me!  Look at Riley’s delighted look and Reese’s annoyed look- ha!

They love staring at each other.

me and Susan

naked baby 1 eating rice cereal

naked baby 2 eating rice cereal 

Riley petting Angel with her feet. hee hee

Pop and Ri

Riley with her “pappy” (blanket)

KISSIN’ Sisters

smiley Ree Ree

Thursday morning we headed back in hopes of avoiding traffic since we had to go thru downtown Dallas to get home.  It was SAD to leave!  But… we’re going back in a couple weeks to stay and venture to Antique Show!  JuNk GyPsY here we COME!

Pop saying bye to Reese

and to Riley

Reese playing and stretching out before the long car ride.  I LOVE this pic!

Riley stretching out.  Still not all about this tummy time thing!

Saying bye to Nan… Reese was crying

All packed up and ready to go.  We didn’t overpack– did we??

Thank you Mom and Dad (Nan and Pop) for having us!  We had SO MUCH FUN on our trip of FIRSTS!  Love you!

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