Deep in the Heart of Texas

I was lucky enough to go back home this summer in August and see my friends and family. I had on,y been gone for 3 months but the break was much needed!

 I went to work for a week and my colleagues were such a refreshing sight! Everyone was so welcoming, and it's really true about the southerners being sweet! Went to a couple Astros games, some BBQ and some field trials in 100 degree texans heat! Got to love it!

My family was loving enough to plan a huge reunion with all the cousins and here is our first pic together in over 5or 6 years. We keep getting scattered around the world!!! Sorry it's so dark!

Here are the girls of the family: 4 generations, on a small scale.... 24, 16, 7, and 1.

I also got to spend some quality time with my cousin Annabelle who is like my little sister, it warms my heart to see her grow up so beautifully and I wish I could see all my cousins right now... I feel so proud as the oldest, to be among such bright and talented young individuals. 

Even a tetra 4 reunion!!! I love these girls and no matter how much distance or time passes, they are always there for me!!! High school was such a different life, but they have grown with me, and I'm so lucky to have met them!!!

I also got to spend time with my mom and visit Austin .... I love that place! Gosh if I could retire in Austin, I know that would be heaven!!! Too bad retirement is 2055.....