Thanksgiving in Texas

We went to Texas for Thanksgiving. First Thanksgiving with James family. When I was pregnant with Carter I felt we should go. It took some convincing to get James to agree, only because it costs so much to fly. All of his immediate family was there. We left on MOnday and came back Friday. I wasn't sure how flying would be with the 2 but it went well. We packed light and the kids were great. Carter slept on the plane as soon as we took off. Jocelynn loved that she was going on an airplane. She sat by the window. I on the other hand, was squeezing James arm and breathing slowly.

This is where we stayed in San Antonio. It was a really nice Hyatt, recently built.

We ate at a place called Freddy's and had chocolate custard ice cream. It was so good!

James really wanted BBQ. We ate at "County Line." It was good. For desert we had Bread Pudding and Pecan Pie. Yum.

Jocelynn loved playing with her cousins. Jocelynn 3, Cyan 6, and Keona 10.

Aunt Jeanette (James sister), Keona, and Carter

James Dad (Pops) and Carter

Lola (James step mom) Terry and Carter

We were a couple blocks away from the temple.

This is Papa Steve (James step dad). He is a cook and did all the cooking. We ate so much while there. Thanksgiving day there was ribs, turkey, brisket, ham, mac n cheese, sweet potatoes, green beans, rolls, and stuffing. It was so good.

Lola (James mom) and Carter. She couldn't put him down. Carter just loves her.

Aunt Rosalind (James sister) brought a craft for the kids to do.

Jocie and Cyan played a lot together. Jocelynn didn't nap all week unless we were in the car so she was pretty tired.

James Dad, James, Carter, Terence (James half brother) and Jaylon (nephew)

Rosalind (James sister), her daughter Cyan, and Carter

Carter Loved Keona's hair. He kept reaching for it and smiling.

Jocie warmed up to Jaylon. She used to cry when she would see him but now likes him. They were playing with the pillow pets.

Love them and miss them. Wish they lived closer so we could see them more.

This is the way home. We struggled getting Jocelynn to sleep in the hotel. It would be 10 or 11pm every night before she would fall asleep. I don't blame her though. It's hard to fall asleep when others are still up. Aunt Jeanette bought her this pillow pet. She wanted this for Christmas and was so happy. Since we've been home she sleeps with it every night. It was perfect for the way home.

I am so glad we went to Texas. It was so worth the memory of being with James family and spending time with them. I love his family. I hope we will see them again soon.