An event -"full" week in Houston!!

I'm a few days behind in getting all of this posted, but after you hear about the week we had I think you'll understand. We headed for Houston on Saturday (May 3) after going to the Chevron Northpark Office Open House. (Russell's office is officially moved out of New Orleans and into Covington and we are ecstatic!! He still leaves just as early, but gets home almost an hour earlier in the afternoon.) Our main reason for going for the entire week was for Russell to attend the Offshore Technology Conference, but bonus that it was also the week that his stepfather was graduating from University of Houston - so we were going to head that way at the end of the week anyway. Russell spent most of the week in class and I spent most of the week helping Russell's mom.

Maggie and Drew in the car

While we were at Gigi's house Drew discovered the stairs (luckily with Mommy right behind him). He went straight up like he'd been doing it his whole life. Now, we just have to figure out how to come back down safely.

My sister, Rebecca, came to visit and we had a great time. She jumped right in and helped out with whatever she could. It was wonderful to have another set of hands to help. On Thursday, Miranda (Russell's stepsister) came over with her two boys, Rhett and Leyton, and all 3 played together for awhile.

Gigi made cookies and gave Drew his first real cookie (spoiling him already) which he loved!

Drew and Rhett

Rhett, Leyton, and Drew

Rhett took a real liking to Russell Drew with Aunt Becca

Friday was Graduation Day! Randy graduated with his bachelor's degree from the University of Houston. He's worked so hard the last few years, while still working full-time (or more) and finally achieved his dream (with almost all A's too!!).

Drew with Auntie Randi at graduation

Saturday was party day! We had a house full of people and lots of fun!!! The boys (R, L, and D) spent some time playing and the adults spent lots of time visiting and eating!!

Randy with his cake

The boys playing in their matching U of H shirts

Grandpa Randy with the 3 boys (Drew needed a nap!)

Randy's new frame for his diploma!!

A much happier Drew

Drew and Gigi

Russell, Amber, Drew, Matt, Rhett, Miranda, Leyton, Allison, Cailan, and Zach (all of the little boys were born within 2 weeks of each other)

Sunday was Mother's Day (and our drive home). We had a nice service at church and then feasted on leftover fajitas from the party. We managed to get a couple of good family pictures before everyone hit the road.