I had not seen my Texas cousins since Monique's wedding in 2007. They have historically made the trip out to Cali once a year but between Kane and I leaving for Oz in late 2007 and the two Texan ladies each popping out a baby boy in the interim, it was quickly approaching the time where three years would have passed since our last reunion.
This is not ok. Some people are cursed with family they don't like, and that's something they have to live with. I, on the other hand, love my family. I am related to some really fabulous people and am pretty dang happy about it. Adele and Monique (et al) are two such family members. We, therefore, made all efforts to find a date where the stars aligned and our crew could hang with their crews.
So for one fine day at the end of May, Mom, Jenny, Kane and I flew with Miss Taylor-face over to Austin to meet Adele, JJ, Isaac, Monique, John M., Henry, John and Denise. Yes, it actually happened.
While the trip was short and our time to spend with everyone was even shorter, it was worth the trip. We swam with the kiddies in Barton Springs had a picnic lunch, enjoyed some fine Mexican food, swam the following day with Henry at Big Stacey pool, and had a lot of fun chill out time at Monique's and John's house.
The baby (Taylor) wasn't an angel on the airplane, but it's hard to blame her; flying isn't exactly fun. The trip was a bit hectic, the weather was hot and humid, and the baby managed to exhaust the four of us with ease. But it was great to meet some other babies we're related to, catch up with far-away family, and enjoy some fabulous food (out of the house and in--John M.'s a fabulous cook). Thanks so much for having us, Texans, we had a great time!!!Have a look at all of my best pics on my Texas 2010 Picasa album!
