On Saturday we met my mom (Ev's Gramma) in San Marcos for lunch at Mamacitas. Yum. Afterwards we headed back to Gramma & Grampa's house (in Wimberley) to rest for a while, then off to Bob Shelton Stadium at Hays Highschool (in Kyle), for my nephew's (Chad) highschool graduation.
The ceremony was wonderful; I especially liked the ceremony being outdoors, as it allowed for hearty conversation, blowing Thomas the train bubbles, and squirmy children. Chad had a super cheering section; including uncle Fred, aunt Mary, cousins Freddy, Bianca, Jordan, Shannon, James, his grandparents (Martin & Christine), his parents (Donato & Tammy), his friend Brandon, Deona, Everett and myself.
After the ceremony, we all headed to Chili's for a late dinner; which also included Chad opening presents and everyone taking pictures of the graduate. :) It's hard to believe Chad is a graduate....I'm so proud of him and excited he will be attending UNT in the fall. Oh, another exciting happening at Chili's...Everett learned how to use a straw for the very first time (thanks Gramma for the idea).
After the ceremony, we all headed to Chili's for a late dinner; which also included Chad opening presents and everyone taking pictures of the graduate. :) It's hard to believe Chad is a graduate....I'm so proud of him and excited he will be attending UNT in the fall. Oh, another exciting happening at Chili's...Everett learned how to use a straw for the very first time (thanks Gramma for the idea).
Sunday morning, Mom, Dad, Deona, Ev and I, headed to Garcia's for breakfast, then to see my oldest nephew Chris & (fiance)Kim's, new house in Austin. The house is beautiful; it's exactly what I want....I invited myself to move in with them...Chris wasn't excited about the idea, nor did he extend the offer. :)
Before heading back to Wimberly, Grampa made a pitstop at Toys 'R Us; a first for Everett. You can only imagine how excited Everett was, he didnt even know where to begin. He wanted to touch EVERYTHING, yet wanted only the toy broom that Gramma found in the toy kitchen section, of the store. He was obsessed and wouldnt let lose of his tight grip, not even for a second.
Though we were only out of town for a little over a 24 hour period, it felt like a fun, filled week with everyone. Thanks mom and dad for a super, fun-filled weekend (and all the cool stuff)! :) We're looking forward to returning, and spending a few more days with you. We'll be back just as soon as we can.
Before the processional. Ev, cousins Shannon, James and uncle "Dodo" (Donato)
Everett & Mommy
Cousin, Jordan
Cousin, Jordan
It was if the skies sang, "Hallelujia!" (about Chad graduating :) )
Gorgeous, Texas sunset.
Chad's friend Brandon H. and Tammy (Chad's mom)
Uncle Dodo and Everett. Everett would hug Donato's neck everytime he was startled from a group of cheers. Good thing uncle Dodo is big and strong.
Chad and classmate, Chelsea
Chad with parents, Tammy & Donato
Chad and Brandon B.
"I'm a graduate!"
Dinner at Chili's:
Ev's first attempt at using a straw - a success!
Brandon H. and Chad
Chad with grandparents.
Chad with parents and brother, Chris.
Chad with Chris & Kim.
Back at Gramma & Grampas house:
In the Tupperware drawer.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this picture of Everett on his tippy-toes! :)
A first time trip to Toy's 'R Us!:
Gramma offers a vacuum cleaner....
Ev wants only the broom (and runs away with it).
Holding tight to his new broom; even when trying on rainboots.
Grampa and Ev playing with squishy balls.
(with broom)
(with broom)
Passed out from exhaustion....
...with broom :) Ev LOVES his broom. Thanks again Gramma and Grampa! We'll be back to the hillcountry, soon!
