We just got back from our trip to Houston, TX to visit our friends Mike, Kim and Jaxon. We had an absolute blast! The weather was in the 60's and 70's the whole week which was great until we were on the plane home last night and were shocked back into the 30 degree reality we call home. With the new charges for baggage, we didn't want to have to check anymore bags than we absolutely needed too. After a lot of contemplation, we decided that we would just get a carseat in TX for Jarred instead of lug one through the airport. Mike and Kim were so great to help us out any way that we needed (help with the tickets, a place to stay, getting us a carseat for the week, letting Jarred sleep in Jaxon's pack'n'play, driving us everywhere in 2 cars because there were too many people for 1, and just putting up with us for the week and much more). We owe them big time! We ended up only checking one bag for all 3 of us which was 1 pound under the weight limit for extra charge. I am pretty proud of our packing skills. I am such a bad mommy that I didn't get any pics of him and his first airplane ride. Jarred loved the airplane rides and stayed awake for most of the ride both going there and coming home. He rode on our laps which was a little hairy at times, but overall he was a good boy.
We ate all of our favorite foods. Mike and Kim took us to eat some excellent Mexican food. Jarred now things that chips, salsa and queso are supposed to come with every meal :) They have a nice massage place by their house so I was able to get a very much needed hour massage. They threw a party at their house on New Years Eve which was so much fun! We met a lot of very nice people at the party. Mike made a punch bowl of Hurricane's which were very good yet not so good in the belly the next day. Once the evening got started, a few of the boys went out in pursuit of fireworks to set off since they aren't illegal in TX. Let me tell you, they hit the jackpot in fireworks. The got $450 worth of fireworks for $150! Here are some pics of the evening.
Dan's Mustache
Taylor and Georgie
The kids and the poppers
Dan and I
Mike and Dan
Miss Madison in her New Years tiara
The Gang
Nic, Dan, Mike and Kim
The awesome backyard fireworks display!
New Years Day was a slow, relaxing day. Everyone dressed up in their Penn State gear though it didn't seem to do any good with that sad game. Oh well.
Here are some other random pics of the week. 
Mav and Madison (Jarred loved these doggies! He made sure he knew where they were at all times and even gave them a big kiss goodbye.)
Madison
Jaxon (He is so adorable and well behaved! I only heard him cry twice the whole week! He loved watching Jarred sing and dance. I think Jarred loved the fact that Jaxon would laugh when he acted silly.)
We had such a great time and were so glad we got to see Mike and Kim again and meet baby Jaxon. Mike and Kim, thank you so much for everything! We hope we get to see you guys again soon!
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