Made it to Clear Lake!

Todd's mother Gail and her sister Karen with Lena, fresh off the road

We finally made it to Clear Lake to Todd's parent's house. The next day was Todd's 41st birthday. We had a party at the house with lots of fried seafood. His sister Amy and nephew Ryan came along with his grandparents, Bettye and Van. Lena fell asleep in Amy's arms. Way to go Amy!

Lena and I stretching our legs outside after the car ride.

Lena in her party dress.

Todd and Lena, her fingers perfectly laced

"Oh Dad!"

Amy and sleepy Lena

Amy and Lena

Todd's grandparents, Lena's great-grandparents

Lena on great-grandmother Bettye's lap, while I slept on the couch.

Visiting My Uncle (Lena's Great-Uncle)

Finally, I'm posting more pictures from our trip to Houston (lots more to go!). Here we are on Thursday, June 16, at the beginning of the trip getting ready to head down to Houston. We stopped in north Houston at my uncle Jarold's house. This was his first time to see Lena. We had a great visit. Afterwards, it was time to finish the drive south to Clear Lake, which ended up taking 1 1/2 hours thanks to Houston traffic. We were beat when we finally made it in.

Anne, Lena, and Jarold

Jarold and Lena

Jarold and Lena