Jen comes to visit

Louanne on Feb 26th 2008

Click on the photo above to see the entire slide-show. Most of the shots were taken by Jen with her new awesome Canon Rebel.

Jen and Nadia

Jen and Nadia

My cousin Jen came up to visit from Sugarland last weekend. She hadn’t been up here since Nadia was baptized back in September and boy has Nadia changed since then. Most of Nadia’s waking hours were spent in playtime. Jen also ran around with me to complete a few pre-trip errands while Nadia napped, like getting my hair cut and so on. We all went to eat at Pappasitos’s. YUM!!! We had to have a little Tex-Mex fix before we are out of the country for a month. Jen also joined us for a trip to Fry’s to pick up a step down transformer and a couple of adaptors for the apartment. We were so grateful for her keeping the cuteness entertained.

While Mike was looking at computer software we wandered off and were watching some kids play “Rock Band”. I got all psyched out that I wanted to play the drums. So a guy who ACTUALLY knew how the game worked offered to play guitar and let me pick the song. I choose “Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi. It was so much fun, but I kept laughing and would get major off beat. Nadia was getting excited and pretending to bang drum sticks like me. So after we finished Jen and Nadia got in the drummers seat and I took up the guitar. We failed the song 3 times in a row because I just couldn’t get my groove on, but Jen and Nadia were great drummers. Another guy came up to play guitar and I switched to bass. MUCH better and we didn’t fail the song. I have got to tell you that “Rock Band” is a really fun game. I have seen it on a TV review and on other people’s blogs. It was great fun!!

On Sunday Jen and I went to church so that I could get some KIDS HOPE stuff done. After church we went to lunch with a friend from church. We went to Pei Wei because “it’s tradition.” Then we came home and Jen got some more Nadia time in before she had to head home and back to life as the super duper Jr. High Spanish teacher that she is. (Teacher of the Year I would like to add).

Thanks for coming to see us Jen! You know I adore you and think that you are one of the most awesome people that I know. Your sweet heart and love for God have been a great example to me…..from the time we were teens and I wanted to be like you :) And from that I learned about the Lord, and became addicted to PJ’s.

This photo is of Nadia in her Apple Hat that was made by Leigh at Mike’s office. TOO CUTE! And oh my gosh I love this photo of Nadia!

Apple Hat

And some shots of tooth brushing.

Brushing teeth Brushing teeth

Peek a Boo with Mama!

Peek a Boo Peek a Boo

Nadia is great with the spoon!

Louanne and Nadia YUM

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And finally so tired after all that playing. Notice you can see the stem and leaf on the hat :)

Sleepy Girl

Filed in Home Life | 9 responses so far

  • http://bajokeradopt.blogspot.com Alan

    It’s good that you got your Mexican food fix because you won’t find good Mexican food in China. We’re looking forward to following your trip. We’ll be praying and keeping our fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly, that all the luggage arrives with you, that your laptop stays in good working order, etc. We love all the great pictures of Nadia. Have fun in China!!!

    ……..Alan, Shawn, & Alyssa

  • http://www.ourjourneytoalice.blogspot.com Cristina

    Aaaw, so cute. LOVE the apple hat Louanne!! Can’t wait to hear about your Excellent China Adventure!

    Cristina xx

  • http://www.meetthehintons.blogspot.com Maddys Mom

    Cute hat! Sounds like you had a great visit.

  • Jen

    Lou!

    I told you earlier and I meant it: It does my heart good to see Nadia and her “Ma-Ma”. Come to think of it, I think Rock Band did my heart some good, too! Ha! :) Thanks for such a fun weekend–and for “publishing” my work! What a fun treat! :)

    Happy Journey to the Happy Family! I love you very much!!!

    ~jen

  • http://www.threepsinapod.blogspot.com Alyson

    Louanne…

    She is SO adorable!!! You sound like you are really doing well and she is truly the light of your lives. I am so glad. I miss hearing from everyone but I am so glad we are all where we are this time this year rather than last.

    We are well and Paige has just blossomed. She becomes more fun and more delightful every day.

    Be well and come by the blog anytime!

    Alyson
    http://www.threepsinapod.blogspot.com

  • Aunt Jane

    My baby and your baby!!!!! They are both beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!
    You guys have a wonderful time in China. I’ll be praying for you.

    Aunt Jane

  • Johanna

    Oh, her hair is getting so long! I love it! And, the picture of her in the apple hat is the most adorable thing!!

  • catherinethegreat

    Louanne…N is so sweet…esp in her red hat…and dare I see matching Robeez slippers? Too cute. Have a great trip…
    CTG

    PS…N looks like she is growing well…nice steady and consistent process…what a cutie!!

  • http://rockingchairsandatricycle.blogspot.com/ Kiy

    Both hat pictures melted my heart! OMGoodness, those are ones to print and keep! (But then, is there a photo of the ever wonderful Nadia that isn’t?) :)

    Have a wonderful trip, looking forward to reading your adventures!

    Kiy