Easter Weekend

We were so fortunate to spend Easter weekend in Houston with family.  Aunt Di and Uncle Bruce welcomed us to the annual Easter festivities with all their amazing neighbors.  Here we are pictured at the San Jacinto Monument very nearby their home.  This is the place where Texas won it's independence from Mexico.  From there it became it's own country.  But that's a whole other story!

From last year to this

2017 - Destin, FL - Spring Break

The changes we're seeing from age 11 to 12 are by far the greatest so far.  Our little girl (above) is growing up (pictured below).  We spent time on this Florida vacation recalling the days of Ellie throwing pieces of bread to the seagulls, while we watched her walk along the edge of the ocean with grace this year.

All the beauty and poise of a young woman right in front of us.  She is smart and funny, quick-witted and sarcastic.  She cares about animals, her friends, doing the right thing and the environment.  We are so blessed to have such an amazing young woman in our lives!

2018 - Destin, FL - Spring Break

Springtime in Texas

Spring in Texas.  Cool and then warm.  Hot turns to cold.  Storms to include wind and hail.  And yet its beauty abounds.  This is the walking trail just a couple miles from our house.  Lots of birds to watch and people running the path.  We always enjoy our time together here!