HOUSTON TEXAS and the FULLMER FAMILY

Sitting in Houston, writing a brief note that won't do my trip justice, but oh so grateful for my family. I have had a riot this week. I got to play in a giant castle bounce house and sleep out in it too. I think that will be the plan for my next birthday party, though the water slide one sounds like a hit too! I went for a walk or bike ride everyday around the lakes down the street from Shawn's house, yesterday we saw turtles, today I saw a huge white crane...
I went shopping with Tara and Kailee and enjoyed the "Girl Time" (and bought some really cute pink cargo pants and fit into my first pair of size 6 pants in a LONG TIME). I also finished 4 books and will hopefully get through one more on the plane ride home. Shawn said more than once that he's so glad I could come out to Texas to read my book....
I gave all the kids books that I LOVE... The Alchemist to Kailee, Eragon and Eldest to Austin, Fablehaven to Tyson, and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane to Kyler. It is so much fun to share these fun reads with kids who will also love them!
The highlight of the week was the reason for the visit- Tyson's baptism. Austin spoke about baptism, what an orator! Kailee sang Families Can Be Together Forever and knocked my socks off. Shawn did the "work" of the day, what a great dad he is. and Tara talked about the Gift of the Holy Ghost, she really explained things in a way that I think 8 year old Ty could understand and she told a very funny story about feeling the warmth of the spirit and happy meals! I felt honored to share this special day with this very special family.
I also enjoyed very much staying up until 2am talking with Shawn and Tara. Though I miss them and we see each other so infrequently, it is so easy to be together and feels like no time at all has passed since the last visit.

I am excited to get home and see my Jas and Herc. I've missed Jason, always do, always will.

Oh, one last thing about the Fabulous Fullmers- Kailee, Tyson and Kyler all made it into the Katy High School production of the Wizard of Oz! They will make terrific Munchkins...and this play is so close to my heart...maybe another trip will have to come sooner than later?