2.23.24

We are home!!! And as much as we loved the warm Texas weather, we’re glad to be home! Our first week here was on the cooler side (like 50s/60s). Thankfully the 2nd half of the trip was warmer! (70s/80s. We even had a day in the 90s!)

Wednesday we went to the mall: Shops at Rivercenter. Then we walked around the River Walk some more. Once we were back at the house the kids went swimming. Many evenings were spent in the pool!

Thursday we made a last minute discovery and decided to go to the Witte Museum. We weren’t really sure what we’d find but were pleasantly surprised. I think all the kids enjoyed it, not just the little boys. 🙂 Once we were done there we had an exchange to make at the mall so we did that and then one more walk down the River Walk. And of course more swimming.

Here’s your sign to read what your kids want to buy. Easton asked to buy jelly beans and I said sure. We got home and he goes “Mom, these jelly beans are spicy!” Oops!!! They have a bite to them… Ironically Colton likes them.

Our last night in Texas Aaron and I sat on the front porch and drank Mexican Cokes while we enjoyed the warm weather.

Friday was an early start. Our flight didn’t leave until 1:05pm, but we had to get to the Austin airport and that was an hour and a half drive from where we were staying. Traffic in Texas is crazy! We’d rather get there early and waste some time in the airport than miss our flight. Going through security at MSP was a breeze. We were at terminal 2 and like nobody was there. The Austin airport was a way busier! I got flagged thru the metal detector. They rubbed something over my hands and that flagged too! When they said it flagged I said for what?!? They didn’t know. But said I needed to get padded down. I made sure to tell the security officer that I had just had surgery; she was good to be careful. That held us up a little but thankfully we had planned to get there plenty early so we still had time to grab a bite before we boarded the plane.

The traffic was insane! Our guide at the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch said if we found a jar of prickly pear jam we should buy it because it’s really good. We found some on our way to the airport!

bag sitting

a little bts

Everyone was excited to be home. They couldn’t wait to see Tucker and Toby. They didn’t even mind the 47 degree temperature difference! Thank you Grandma Jill for the sweet treats!

I think it’s safe to say that I’m past the worst part of the recovery. Tuesday was probably the worst day pain wise for me. I could definitely feel it and it slowed me down! But it was not nearly as bad as I thought it would be! Thank you for praying!! I know that makes all the difference! My bruise is getting better! Still looks pretty rough. You can see it if your interested. Just keep scrolling.

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