Pecan Lodge

Dad says good food is worth a wait. We arrived at Pecan Lodge at 10:15. It opened at 11:00. We ate around 11:30. Some of those behind us never got to eat because they showed up too late. 

Daddy's Return

Daddy had been in Pakistan for 4 weeks for work. We got to see him on FaceTime several times, but it was exciting to see him and hug him again when he came home. He was afraid we would forget him, but we smiled and hugged him lots when he got off the plane--even though we were sick. We missed him!

Return Flight

After just 3 1/2 weeks in Oregon we had to head back to the heat of Texas. Since Daddy was still in Pakistan, we flew home with Mom and G-Ma. Mom had paid an extra $13/seat for some nicer seats at the front of the plane on Spirit Airlines. It was a good thing because Zadie had an ear infection and I had an upset stomach. We did a good job flying, other than me pooping my pants twice during the flight.

We landed right on time but then had to sit on the runway for an hour while we waited for the other planes to leave our gate. Then when we went to get our bags the baggage claim carousels shut down due to lightning. Finally, around 1 am we got our bags and eventually made it home. G-Ma said that we were good sports. 

Baths and Bottoms

We loved our baths in G-ma and Papa's claw foot tub. One night Lia decided she wanted out a little early so we got to ah hide and seek in the tub. 

Beach, Part Deux

After the parade, we headed to the beach to meet Nana and Grandpa. Despite Papa's kite debacle, we had a great time on the beach--even Zadie. Last time she was teething and sick, so she hated every moment of the beach. This time she loved it all (except for putting her feet in the ocean). In fact, she wanted to eat the sand so everyone had to keep her from going head first. 

This is the first of many 4th of July Beach pictures.

Zadie loved soaking up the beach.

Digging is fun!

Maybe I'll eat some sand.

Happy girl!

Lia loves that shovel.

See Papa's kite above us?

Beautiful weather at the beach.

Fourth of July Parade

We went up to a friend's house to watch fireworks on the night of the 3rd. G-Ma and Mom kept us in the tummy packs for the entire night, and we were pleased as punch. Zadie fell asleep before the fireworks began, while Lia took in the first few before drifting off. 

On the morning of the 4th, we went to a parade with all the cousins. Everyone scurried after candy while we watched. We may have been hot, needed a nap, and needed to eat, but we were good sports and didn't fuss a bit. 

Here we are with all the cousins, ready to watch the parade.

Audrey sat with us for awhile.

Red, white, and cute?

Posing.

I look pretty charming here.

Cousins

We've had a lot of fun with our cousins over the past week. Rhett is just a couple months older than us so he shows off but also waits behind to play with us every now and then.

Rhett played a little rough sometimes.

We had fun at bath time. Rhett is like a wild little fish. 

Uncle Jim took us for a ride through the orchard. 

We also got to go over to our cousin Rhett's house for a little baby swim. Zadie and Rhett had a blast splashing and giggling. Lia partook in the fun at first, but then decided to sit out and work on a tooth in Mama's lap.