Houston!

Em and I took a quick trip to Houston to visit my sister and her family before they moved to Saudi Arabia. We flew down on a Monday and came back that Thursday. It was a whirlwind trip but it was great to see Ang, her husband Mike, my step-mother Karyn, and to finally meet my two nephews.

Houston was HOT. Houston was HUMID. Houston had very few coffee shops. Houston was everything I pictured Texas to be like. I'm glad I don't live in Houston.

Em and her two cousins; Owen and Carter

Ang, Owen, Me and Em. Look at Em's face. I think it says, "Houston is for the birds!"

Em and Owen hugging Steiger the coolest boston terrier I've ever met. I had hopes that he would come stay with us if Ang couldn't get him into S.A. but Karyn took him back with her to VA. I'm just glad he's got a good home. Trying to get all three kids to pose is nearly impossible. Here's a "decent" shot.

Owen and Em.

Em and Owen are almost 2 months apart and got along fabulously! Carter giving Em the stare down. I don't know what it is, but every time I look at this picture I laugh hysterically. To me it says "the meeting of the minds".

Swimming in September is unheard of in Seattle.

Not in Houston.

Ang and Owen showed Em the ways of the splash pad. Em's first experience with cheetos.

Three ducks tucked in for the night.

This look says it all. Carter was enamoured with Em the entire trip. It was very endearing.
Em in all her cheesy glory.

Taking a break couch shopping.

A rare quiet moment with Karyn. Em loves having an Aunt that is just as girly as she is.

(hence the giant flower)