Low Key Fourth

We spent our super low-key fourth of July with my family in Houston and Louisiana.  My grandparents live in Louisiana so we try to visit at least once a year so Evan can receive extra love and kisses.  

The drive down to Houston was eventful because Evan actually fell asleep!  I can count on one hand the number of times Evan has napped in the car on a long ride.  Usually about 2 hours in he starts the screaming game.  Unfortunately for my parents, Evan's trip from Houston to Louisiana was exhausting.  My dad (so sweetly) claims that Evan was just trying to keep him from falling asleep while driving.  That is why he screamed for so long.  Thanks for being so understanding Dad!

We spent one day in Lafayette where Evan was able to meet my Aunt Nina and Uncle Luis.  I don't know what I was thinking, but I forgot to get a picture with them!  He was given extra love from my Grandma Flores though.

playing in the kitchen with Grandma Flores

Of course we cannot go to Louisiana without staying with Grandma Winston and Grandaddy!

Evan had his first encounter with stairs!  He became obsessed with climbing up and down, up and down.  I know that some people love their two-story homes, but two days climbing made me perfectly happy with my single story house.  

The rest of the Louisiana trip was spent playing and relaxing.

Overall we didn't spend a ton of time in Houston, but we were still able to play outside.

Evan checks out the kitty

comfort from Grandma

I'm super excited because Evan and I will be flying down to Houston in August to spend 5 days with my parents.  My mom and I already have a long list of fun activities planned including the zoo, children's museum, splash pad, etc.  My biggest worry is the plane ride.  Hopefully it will go well!