Until Next Time - Louisiana

I commented how much I loved this plant when I saw it at mom's house. She told me I could have it, so I figured out a way to make it fit in the van!

We rarely stop at the rest area joining Louisiana and Texas. It's more efficient to stop at one place for gas, food, etc. The girls have asked to stop at this rest area the last couple of trips home, so we did this time! Buddy went for a walk and the girls posed by the Texas star.

The Tree

Once upon a time there was a beautiful tree that was perfectly situated in front of my childhood home. The tree had a large branch that seemed to have been made to hold a wooden swing for 40+ years. Mother Nature decided it was time for the tree to come down. Part of the tree was severely damaged by a storm and the rest of the tree couldn't be saved. It was sad pulling up to the house last week and seeing only a stump. By the end of the week, the stump had been removed and the yard was sprinkled with wood chips. I'm sure over time there will be many pictures that surface of the tree. You never realize how special a tree is, until it's gone.

2012

 2014 (Taken by one of the girls)

 2015 (damaged tree)

Ridin' Dirty - Louisiana

Zoo - Louisiana

'Happier Than A Unicorn Eating Cupcakes On A Rainbow'

CEC Fun - Louisiana

The girls had a blast with Logan & Arabella while we were home! We made our way to Chuck E. Cheese's one day, the zoo another day, and had a sleepover one night!

Lake Time - July 2015

A week at the lake for the 4th of July holiday!

Luau Party

Alyssa went to a luau birthday party a few weeks ago! It was so much fun! There was tons of food, music, bounce house, bubble machine, strobe lights, and hula dancers! The dancers put on a show and even taught the kids how to do some dances. It was absolutely adorable!