A Grandkid Fix

October 14, 2010

From Lufkin, Texas

Yeah, I am way behind in updated this blog  We are back home in Lufkin just doing all the routine stuff that happens in Deep East Texas.  A few weeks ago we took off to Houston for a much needed Grand-kid fix.  Two of our three grand-kids live in northwest Houston and are each active in various sport activities.

Our son David and Kim knew we were coming, but we wanted to surprise the kids.  Both parents work and the kids are in school or day care.  We decided we would meet at the Chik-fil-a near their home.  Kim picked the kids up and drove on over to the restaurant.  We were already there, waiting on them, when they came in looking for their dad.  They walked over to within about 4 feet from where we were sitting, looking everywhere for David.

 Suddenly, Courtney spotted us and yelled out 'Oh My God.  Conner ran up to Donna and said ' what are you doing at my chik-fil-a?'  They were totally shocked.

 
Courtney and 'Nonna' have a little talk.

 

 
Conner listening intently as Donna talks to him.

After David arrived, we ordered and had dinner.

 

We went back to their home and Conner had to show us his new found skill of riding his bicycle without the training wheels.

  

After the bicycle demonstration it was time for Courtney to go to Gymnastics.  Courtney, who is 8, is enrolled in Gymnastics / Tumbling at one of Houston's leading Gymnastic schools.  The school is huge, and has over the years had several Olympic contestants.  This is Courtney's first year and she has already moved up into a class with several older students.

 
Courtney doing a forward flip, I think.  Maybe just a hand stand.

Back at their home, it was time for homework, baths, and getting to bed, so we left and headed back to our hotel.

We spent the next day doing a little shopping and having lunch at a really great Mexican Restaurant.  They were great and came real close to Cafe Del Rio.  Donna is not a big shopper, but her favorite place when we are in Houston it the new Outlet Mall on US 290 in Cypress, northwest of Houston.  Several of her favorite stores are located there, and she always manages to find a few things that she needs.

As soon as they got home from work and school we met at their house to take Conner to his T-Ball game.  This is his first year playing t-ball, but he is really enthusiastic about it.

 
He actually has a pretty good throwing arm.

 

 
He had just hit the ball on his first attempt.  It was actually a line drive down third base line.  I thought he had a pretty good hitting form too..  But then..  that's a grand-dad talking. -:)

Since we were driving back home, we left the game a little early.  What a great two days, away from the office, and spending some quality time with two great kids. (And their parents ain't too shabby either.) 

 

Comments

[Dortha]

Glad to see that you two are still breathing! Those are some pretty cute grandkids...aren't they wonderful!

Hope the next time you need a get away, you will come to the RGV and see us! You could even go through Houston for another grandkid fix!

Hugs to you both.

[Barb Williams]

Glad to see you got to visit with those Grandkids - adorable!!! Of course their form and athletic prowess id the best.
Missing you both and hope to see you soon
Hugs, Barb & Bob