Next stop was the Houston Children's Museum for some intellectual fun. It was Ben's first trip and he spent almost an hour creating and modifying this water maze. It was love at first sight.
The other outdoor water areas were lots of fun.
Plenty to do inside, too. Alex was ringing up Ben's groceries at the little store.
Alex manned the wheel of the ambulance while Ben did his medical work in the back.
We spent several days in Dallas playing with cousin Reid. The first afternoon we took the kids to this awesome playground....
...but when Stacey and I looked up, the little guys had started their own hike. We forgot the playground and spent the rest of the afternoon on the trails.
It was super muddy but it didn't slow these guys down at all. Alex did walk for half an hour holding his pants up, though!
The next day found us enjoying the carousel at Grapevine Mills.
Good times!
And a little lunch at Cici's afterward. Reid wasn't impressed.
My kids were a little more excited, but not about taking more pictures.
That afternoon we visited another park to feed the ducks. Alex was really into his throwing form!
Ben had some nice throws, too.
We did a little paddleboating, but I realized it's much more fun with another pair of legs to help with the paddling. Kids have it easy on this ride.
We went back to the original hiking park on the next day to have more time to wander through the trails and enjoy the gorgeous weather.
Picnic lunch at the top! I was amazed that this reserve is tucked into the massive metroplex because it had beautiful hills and a clear stream running through the middle.
All the boys were happy to take a break at the stream and throw rocks.
We always have to get a bathtub picture of the cousins together (as long as they can fit in the same tub, anyway) and this was the best of the night.
My favorite outtake...
And then back to business...
Aunt Stacey had some awesome mustaches but I could only convince two of the three to try them on. It went perfectly with Ben's darth vader 'stache t-shirt.
After a little more fun together, it was time to head home and welcome Daddy home and finish out the break.
We enjoyed a fantastic crawfish boil with some of our great neighbors and Ben and Austin watched the little guys before they went into the big pot. Yum.
Saturday morning was Alex's first scrimmage and first day to wear a real t-ball uniform. Look at our handsome guy!
Ben loves to "coach" his little brother. Alex was getting some tips in the dugout.
It was a wonderful break! So nice to throw the routine aside, play, and enjoy some family time. Now we're into t-ball games and the home stretch of the school year.
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