Last 2 weeks - Fun in Fort Worth

Hello again.  It's been a crazy last two weeks at our house, but it was a good kind of crazy.  My memory doesn't keep up with our activity though, so I can't really tell you everything, but I will share what I remember.  Let's start with November 18th (Thursday) when Casey's parents arrived.  It seemed to take forever for them to get here...just ask Josiah.

This is how I found him.

I opened the blinds and he made himself comfortable.

On Friday evening was Casey's graduate recital.  And no, he hasn't graduated yet, but that's just what it's called (graduate level thing).  He did AMAZING!  We are SO proud of him and all his hard work.  His voice professor told him that he should be really proud of himself because he did so well.  From what Casey has said previously about his prof. (whom he really respects), he doesn't just hand out compliments like that.

Grandpa & Grandma w/ boys

reception

 

Me and my handsome man

 Saturday and Sunday were a little uneventful for me and the boys as they had come down with a cold.  So, we stayed home and Gma & Gpa went out and about with Casey.  Monday we visited the Botanical Gardens.  It was a perfect day, except that it was pretty breezy.  For lunch we went to Dickey's bbq and then drove around a little and fought our way through the grocery store to get everything for our Thanksgiving dinner.

Casey worked Tuesday, so the boys and I took the grandparents to the Museum of Science and History.  It's one of our favorite places to go.  The planetarium shows are great and there are so many fun things to explore and create.

Grandpa takes on T-Rex

Ancient Egypt exhibit

 Wednesday I spent at home getting ready for Thanksgiving.  I made a gluten free pumpkin pie that was really yummy and an apple crumble that was less than mediocre.  It wasn't awful, but definitely not great.  Thanksgiving was a nice day at home playing games and eating!  Lots of eating.
Friday afternoon we went to the zoo.  I love the zoo.  It's one of my favorite places to go. I've taken many, many pictures from our trips, but I'll just post this one cute little picture this time.   

The Meerkats are so cute! 

On Saturday the grandparents, Casey and boys left me at home with my heat pad (pinched nerve in back) and went to the movie theater.  They saw Megamind and I think they all enjoyed it.  That evening we all went Downtown (cue music).  We ate dinner at Uno's pizza.  They have a gluten free pizza...yay for me!  After dinner we walked around and browsed the coolest Barnes and Noble bookstore I've ever been in.  And, got a few books too!  Sorry, no more pics from me....
Sunday we went to church.  The youth pastor filled in for our pastor who was sick and brought a great Word.  For lunch we went to the Chef Pointe Cafe.  Now, this is no ordinary cafe.  It was featured on Guy Fieri's Food Network show called Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.  Chef Pointe is a gas station (still operable) with 5-star food inside.  YUMMY!  Well, at least my previous meals there have been fantastic.  However, now that I'm gluten intolerant it left me with a plate of greens and grilled chicken - BORING!!!  I did enjoy seeing everyone else eat their amazing food...I should have taken a picture!
And that was about the end of our crazy busy, but fun week!  We did a few things on Monday too, but by then I think we were all exhausted...I know I was anyway...and my kids too!  Phew.   It was so nice to have grandpa and grandma visit and spend some time with us.