Trip to Dallas with Mommy

Matt & I took off for Dallas to visit with family and friends over the weekend. Nick has been in Canada, working an extended time this trip, so Matt and I took the opportunity to take a road trip. First we headed to my best friend Lisa's house to visit with her and Todd, and their 6 1/2 month old baby, Joshua. He's such a cutie! Unfortunately with the rain and not so wise packing, my camera was in the car! Lisa tried to take a few photos, but we didn't get any of the boys together.

Here Matt is hiding from the camera. I know what you're saying, "he's a ham, why is he hiding?" Well, turns out he wasn't feeling well the whole trip and had fleeting moments of no runny nose and all smiles.

Matt decided to explore all of Joshua's toys while Joshua took a nap in his room.

Then, we headed to my dad's house to stay the weekend. Matt had an emotional weekend. He's been sick this past week and is on antibiotics right now. It was a roller coaster weekend for sure. He was a trooper once again and a wonderful companion in the car, especially from Lisa's to my dad's. He blew me kisses in the rear view mirror all the way there.

Here Matt is with his Granny, getting to know one of their cats.

Now the cat is spying on Matt while he plays.

My brother's birthday is today, so last night his family came over and Matt got to play with his cousins. Here he is watching Grace, while Ethan and Chase play in the background.

While the boys played (Blake, Ethan and Chase), Gracie was helping Matt play all evening. She even helped out with bathtime and storytime. I think she enjoyed playing with him. I know he enjoyed his time with her.

Here we are posing for the camera (me, Matt, & Gracie)!

Matt started to play with the boys later. Here he is watching Chase and Blake play with his toys.

Matt was making us laugh everytime Chase built him something to look at, he chuckled with a little, "ha, ha, ha!" It sounded like a pity laugh a few times, but we were all amused. It made Matt laugh more.

Here's Matt's Uncle Steve and his birthday cake Aunt Kim made for the evening. Granny and Grandpa made a wonderful dinner and we capped off the evening with cake! Ethan makes faces while we sing Happy Birthday and the bunny ears were supplied by his brother Blake.

Matt & I stayed with Granny & Grandpa again last night and headed off to see long time family friends, Pat & Bill this morning. Once again my camera was in the car, but Bill took some pictures, so I'll post them when I get them from him. Matt was entertained by their two dogs, and loved all of the attention. He also got a taste of playing the piano. He sat on Bill's lap and played for a while with him. It was no Mozart, but he smiled the entire time! Pics to come!