My Texas Trip

I was lucky enough to get to escape for a few days last week down to the sunny, warm land of Texas! My youngest sister, Katy had a new baby girl, and I was thrilled to be able to go and spend some time with them.


Stella Kim is an amazing baby...and I absolutely fell in LOVE with her. In fact, by the last day I was just trying to drink up her newborn smell to take home with me...since I no longer have babies at home. I loved snuggling her and cuddling her. I loved how we got to stay up late together each night so that her mama could get a few hours to sleep. I loved being able to spend time with my little nephew Sutton who is just the best kid ever and so much fun.


It is so hard for me to live so far away from this great family...I even adore my bro-in law, Nick. He and I have always been good buddies. Another bonus is that Tod's brother and family live in the same town, so I was even able to sneak in a few short visits with them- 3 more darling nieces and a nephew!


Katy and I had so much fun together- despite the strict feeding schedule, we planned an outing each day (to my favorite Texas stores!) and made some yummy meals together. We also spend hours and hours just talking together about everything under the sun...and laughing. She knows me and she gets me, and I just love her to pieces.

Everyone knows that the first few weeks with a newborn are incredibly difficult and exhausting...as the adoring big sister, I am so proud of Katy.

Of course, this trip wouldn't have been possible without Snarr jumping on board to keep my 4 little ones at home. He juggled cooking, cleaning, church assignments, car pools, basketball and tons of other things...and managed to do just fine...although he did admit to being more than ready for me to come home. He even surprised me with a new kitchen table!!! I missed my own family so much while I was gone.

I relished in the opportunity to have few days to slow down and relax. Hours and hours on a plane by yourself to read and think is not something that I take for granted. Same for the blocks of uninterrupted sleep I enjoyed. All in all, it was just a great get away for me....can't wait to do it again sometime!