Rockport 2010

Before heading back to Doha we squeezed in a long weekend with Nick's mom in Rockport. Nick's grandparents graciously share their condo with us and we always enjoy every minute. We now have a little annual tradition of making memories there with Tatty. Its such a fun small coastal town.












The Livesays don't live far from Rockport so they came to spend the day with us. Best friends who we miss so much!











Once again...the BOMB!

Houston Highlights

Before heading back to Houston we spent some much needed time in Houston and Rockport. Took the opportunity to spend quality time with family and catch a few quick visits with friends. We drove to Houston while Nick flew in from Doha. Our 6 week separation was LONG. The reunion was sweet!







Tatty and Georgia (we like to call Georgia "sugar" or "sugar bowl" because of how God gently pulled those sweet ears out from her head) Tatty named her that after noticing she was carrying on a Krause family trademark. We think they're cute.

Dinner out with my cherished Houston friends. Jenise made a special trip from Victoria so we could all be together. Sometimes living in Victoria feels a little like an expat assignment when you've lived in the big city all your life :) We knocked out a little Anthropologie shopping before dinner with the rest of the crew.

Me, Kim, Shannon, Tracy, Katie, Jenise
(Missed you Jenn)

So glad we could catch lunch with the Halls.

Played pool-side with Justin

We were able to catch some hang time at JT's. Let's just say they had a blast.
Great pics from Shannon.




For the most part we were so happy and excited to spend some quality time with our very good friends the Tuleys. The unfortunate part of our time together was due to the cow at Chick-Fil-A. Both the Bees have TERRified of the cow FORever! And for no reason!
He appeared and they were trapped. Sorry to say but Katie ad I laughed our heads off.


All's well that ends well!
Barrett and his friend the cow. Brooks...not so much!

Brooks and Kaylinn!

Spent most of our week in Tatty's pool!

Longtime friends!

Glenda and Monty hosted the Watkins, Prince and Ross families for swimming and grubbin'! These families go WAY back. We all grew up together and our families have stayed very close friends. We also got to see some old friends Matt and Ashley Franks who stopped by.

The Ross's have a special way of throwing parties. Their house was "the house" to go to when I was in high school b/c it was stocked with all kinds of fun stuff to eat and any soft drink you could ever imagine. They hosted great parties around their pool and have always been extremely gracious hosts! Tradition still stands...Mr. and Mrs. Ross out-did themselves with the hosting.

The spread!

These were so cute. Each tag had a family name and a little picture with a fun personal picture.


The pool and backyard are like another living space...beautiful!


Papa and Brooks on Nemo

Ryann with her Uncle David

Anna jumping to Papa

Matt with Rowan, Glen and Gavin

Honey and Graham

Then (began almost 20 years ago)...

Now...

Watkins, Ross, Prince Originals

Mr. Ross...ALWAYS the entertainer. Has always had a reputation for jumping in pools fully clothed. He did and then played with the little ones.

Jill and brave Kate

Julie, just a few weeks away from being a mommy herself (of twins)!

What a treat to have spent such a great time together. Only thing missing was Nick! Bummer he missed it! Since all of us went to Baylor we have shared a lot of memories.

Watkins Fam!

My dad is one of 4 Watkins siblings and its a blessing that most of the Watkins crew lives in the Dallas area. The youngest generation keeps growing and growing with little ones.


Would you call these 3rd cousins?

Soccer game with some fierce competitors!

Barrett playing "football" instead of "futbol"

Barrett doesn't understand, there's no sharing in soccer!

Love you Watkins Crew!