Rotan, TX and the Crazy Cades!

We have wonderful friends that live in the middle of nowhere! So, on the way home from Booker we took the scenic route and our detour through West Texas included Rotan.

We had a great time and wish we could have stayed longer. Because of a rain delay over the weekend of the 4th, we got to watch the town's fireworks display. We also got to enjoy Clay's amazing cooking! It was nice to sit around and visit with Katy, Clay, and his family with no agenda. We had alot of catching up to do!

We spent an afternoon at the ranch that Clay helps manage and it was a blast. Em'ry loved the cows, horses, grasshoppers, and butterflies that were swarming the fields! I only wish we had a pic of Katy driving Em and I around in the "mule." My mom would have flipped out if she had seen Em'ry standing between us as we sped through the fields ;)

Best Buds

Feeding Nickel cookies with Uncle Clay

Em'ry isn't too sure about Clay's dad but since he is giving her cookies she'll amuse him.

Sightseeing in the "mule" wore her out!

Playing necklaces with Aunt Katy!

Oh, I miss the Cades! They are great friends that Greg and I have known since very early in our marriage and we are blessed that God has placed them in our lives. For that reason, I am so glad Em'ry is getting the chance to know them as well!

Road Trip!

We were only home from Mexico for a week when we loaded up and headed to Booker. It was a ten day trip spent on the road, in Booker, and in Rotan, Tx. I'll have to do a separate blog for the time spent in Rotan because by the time we got there I had taken so many pics that my camera's battery was dead. I'm waiting on pics from a friend (hint hint Katy!)

Ugh! Every time Em'ry gets around other kids I'm reminded that she is turning into a "big kid!"

I mean, posing for pics! Really?!

We had a great time in Booker over the 4th! We just relaxed and spent time with family.

After the heat we had been experiencing in Mexico and Houston, we made sure to seize every opportunity to be outside and enjoy the cool weather!

On Saturday, one of my college friends drove in from Tulsa to visit. We had such a good time! I can't believe Ashley wanted to drive all the way to Booker for a day just to see us but I'm so glad she did.

Em'ry had fun doing pop-its and sparklers with Blair and Hailie!

We watched fireworks and had great food with the Hughes family at Lake Fryer and loved meeting Miss Kaycee. I love it that Em'ry loves babies!

MEXICO!

I know I'm a little behind and I have a really good excuse...WE HAVE BEEN TRAVELING ALL SUMMER! I could go on and on about how amazing our trip to Playa del Carmen was but pictures tell the story so much better than I could. So, I'll cut to the chase and show you pictures.

The Resort was beautiful!

Em'ry loved the pool!

Em'ry loved the dolphins!

Em'ry loved the beach!

And, paradise wore her out!