ERIN, LEAH AND HANNAH VISIT COLLEGE STATION: October 13-18, 2014
It has been over three years since Erin's last visit to College Station (with Maddie) in March 2011. We are unbelievably excited to host Erin and her two little cuties! This is the first time in Texas for three-year-old Leah and one-year-old Hannah (who turns two on November 29th). Their stay really livens up our usually all-too-quiet home.
Kristen and three of her boys -- Kyle, Parker and Seth -- drive from Frisco to spend the weekend with us. Leah and Hannah adore these playful cousins. We plan to spend Saturday picnicking at Washington-on-the-Brazos, but temps in Texas are freezing during Erin's visit. Instead, we see Big Hero Six, eat at Freddie's, then take a late-afternoon stroll along Wolf Pen Creek before hitting the playground.
Time flies. All too soon, this fun visit is over. Gary calls this an appetizer visit. We get just a small taste, but are hungry for much more time together... We couldn't love you more, Erin, Leah and Hannah!! Thank you sooooooo much for coming to see us!
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| Our kids always enjoy eating breakfast at Shipley's during their visits in College Station. Leah and Hannah are new converts! |
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| We eat at the new Chick-Fil-A in south College Station near Pebble Creek. The girls especially love the play area! |
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| Hannah warms up to Grandpa quickly. They become great friends. |
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| Sweet Leah enjoys the playground at Wolf Pen Creek, in spite of the cold weather. It is misting as we leave the park. |
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| Kyle and Seth ham it up. |
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| But the ultimate hams in the park this day are Kristen and Erin! |
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| Kitty-Cat Hannah with Puppy-Dog Seth |
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| Parker Buhler -- Our Handsome Star Quarterback |
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| Hannah and Grandpa enjoy spinning in our office chair. |
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| We show off our beautiful daughters and adorable grandkids in Navasota Branch on Sunday. |
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| Leah and Hannah Were Here!!!! |
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| We had a wonderful time. We miss these babies so much it hurts. |
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| The Empeys fly home from Austin. It's a lonely drive back home. |
