A nature walk

The week of Thanksgiving was wonderful, but it was also hectic.  Robert was gone from Saturday to Tuesday before the holiday on a mission trip to Reynosa with a group from our church.  The church works closely with Strategic Alliance, and they regularly coordinate trips to build houses, meet children people sponsor through Escuela Viva, and just love on people in the Colonia and tell them about Jesus.  Robert was able to meet the two kids we sponsor and work on completing a house for a family.  The kids and I missed him, but we were so glad he got to go this time!

On Thursday we hosted Thanksgiving lunch at our house for my family.  My parents made the main courses and desserts, and we did the sides.  I can't believe I didn't take any photos!  My sister (Sheila), her husband (Robert), and her son (Paul), and my brother (Curtis) and his two kids (Kristin and Chris) were able to join us.  On Friday, Dad, Curtis, Kristin, Chris, Robert, the kids and I went to the new Briscoe Western Art Museum.  It was really nice - Claire and Will especially loved all of the interactive iPads, the stagecoach, and the Alamo diorama.

Saturday was open with no plans, and Robert suggested taking the kids for a hike.  We were all due for some exercise and fresh air!  We decided to try Eisenhower Park - it has several trails that looked to be good options for young children, and we had so much fun exploring and just being together.



Classic Claire face!








Examining flowers with their magnifying glasses