I must say... this whole living in Texas thing is working out pretty well. One of the perks is we've met a great group of neighbors. We were invited to join on on their Memorial Day weekend BBQ. The brisket was on the smoker by 7am... and the other main dish was Beer Can Chicken. We did potluck for the apps, sides and desserts. I'm thankful for baby monitors that work from a longer distance (like all the way in our neighbors back yard). After we got the kids to sleep we stayed up quite late with the neighbors and adult beverages.
I don't think Braden talked to me for three hours. He was having so much fun with all the other kids.
Hey, look at this... a slip and slide!
Braden and his friend next door, Mallory. She's four and he just loves her to pieces.
How do you keep a baby cool outside in the Texas heat? Well thanks to the experienced moms here we took good care of Vivian. Under a UV shade... check. Drinking water... check. Wetting down her head to keep it cool... check. Sticking her feet in water... check. Who knew? She stayed pretty comfortable and was in a good mood all afternoon!
Chicago will always be "home". But for the first time in more two years, hanging with neighbors, kids playing hard outside together, on holiday weekend, eating some Texas smoked BBQ... things felt right.
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Meeting people makes a move so much easier! I am glad you have found friends there. We can't wait to come visit ourselves!
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