It was especially meaningful that we had my entire immediate family visit us in Houston. Sure, we'd all been together a zillion times, but having them in Houston to visit was just so special. It was especially wonderful that my older brother, Jedd was able to visit. He is always so super busy with his business that it's been impossible to visit us any other place we've lived, so the fact that he was able to have other people do his job while he visited for 3 days meant so much.
Everyone arrived in waves. Eric was out of town from Mon-Thursday so my mom arrived Monday morning and we had a few days alone. It was so great because she was able to help me with the dreaded inventory list for the move. I don't think it was her most favorite thing to do, but I'm so grateful for her help! My dad arrived on Wednesday and we were able to enjoy some time with him just the three of us. Eric arrived on Thursday, Jedd on Friday and Jon-Carlo and then also Eric's brother, Danny and Megen on Saturday!
We made a little welcome note for everyone
My dad was telling everyone he owns this car...hilarious! Outside one of our faves, Ninfa's on Navigation!
Love!
The next day we went for a bike ride along the bayou and a little food fest.
First we went to BRC because back in January we went with my parents and my dad found Jedd's future wife there. He even took a photo with her and told her over and over how much she'd love my brother. It never panned out as obviously NYC>HOU is a bit long distance but since he was in town, we figured, why not!? Unfortunately, she was no longer working there, but we'd already sat down! Darn! So appetizers were on order :). Of course, it was also crawfish season, so we headed to apparently the best crawfish place in town, just around the corner.
The waitress tried to convince them that they both needed a bucket a piece...this was one bucket! Thankfully they only got the one...boy, those Louisianians can eat!
Eric and Jedd indulging. Unfortunately for my dad, and this was especially painful for him, they were too spicy for him :(
I can't believe they actually finished it!
One of my favorite photos of my dad!!
Jon-Carlo finally arrived, and we're all together again. My dad, of course, made a delicious meal of BBQ chicken and all the fixings up on our roof top. Danny and Megen arrived just in time for the delicious meal! Wish I'd gotten a photo of all of us up there!
This one is blurry, but I had to include. Since we had a full house and only 3 bedrooms, Jedd and Jon-Carlo stayed in our room. Our entire room was beds, ours (a king), Jon-Carlo's (a queen airmattress) and poor Jedd got the twin airmattress. It was pretty funny and like old times having sleep overs with my brothers as kids.
I'm going to jump ahead a bit but the day after Easter, Jedd left early in the AM but Jon-Carlo really wanted to go to the zoo so Houston Zoo we went!
Dad and Jon-Carlo
This picture makes me laugh so hard!!
What a wonderful trip we had with everyone! I really feel it brought all of us closer and reignited our family bond. I'm so thankful you were all able to visit and can't wait until we can all meet up again, whether it be in Alaska or another location!
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