As I was getting ready for church on the Sunday before Homecoming week the thought occurred to me that I should invite Laurann and my mom to drive down and spend a few days with us. I knew that Este was nominated for Homecoming King and thought they might enjoy being here for all the festivities.
Laurann was not able to come due to obligations at work. My mom retired last fall and has been enjoying her new found freedom. She asked my dad if he wanted to visit us. At first he didn't think he would be able to make the necessary arrangements to take the week off from work. Thankfully his assistant took care of the details and opened his week up for him to come down.
I was so surprised when my mom called to tell me they would be leaving the next morning. They were actually going to just drive down to be here for Homecoming!!
They arrived the morning of the pep rally and were there to see Este's presentation. The next day we went shopping at Cabela's. I had no idea there was a Cabela's just 30 minutes from my house.
My dad was interested in the tractors and such.
I was interested in this.
Ok. Not really. My boys, however, would be interested in this.
I did find the perfect shirt for a Longhorn fan from my hometown.
We drove to Ethan's JV football game out in the country. (AJ freshman game was at the same time on the other side of the city. He said since he is a freshman they will have to chance to watch more of his games so he told us to go to Ethan's game.) There is something about watching the sunset over the football field. It was beautiful!!
It just makes it impossible to actually see the game.
We had lunch at Rudy's and Babe's. Those are our two "go-to" establishments for out-of-towners.
We also made a stop at Bahama Buck's our "go-to" establishment for snow cones and smoothies.
My dad was surprised by the cost of gasoline here in Texas especially since our low grade gasoline is the equivalent of their mid-grade gasoline. The price is even lower now.
We made a Costco run where we posed for pictures. It is harder to take selfies than it may seem. The photo is not the best but I sure am happy to be with my parents.
They also were able to experience Friday Night Lights. I think everybody should experience a high school football game in Texas just once in their life plus it was Homecoming and they witnessed Este crowned as king. My dad was intrigued by the size of the football stadium
but even more by the ambulance. That's my dad for you. Always the emergency manager.
On Saturday, we watched as the black clouds surrounded us as we waited for Savanah's soccer game to start.
Just as they were preparing for the kick off. The lightening sirens went off. By the time we walked back to the car on the other side of the sports complex, we were drenched. It gave my parents the opportunity to experience a good ol' Texas thunderstorm. If they want to experience it again when they get home they just have to get in the shower with their clothes on.
We finally made it home and dried off, then they were here as my boys left on their dates.
I taught my dad a few tricks on his phone as we took random photos of my mom.
Every night as we said what we were thankful for I said how grateful I was that my parents came down to visit us. I am grateful for their love and support. I loved hanging out with them. While the kids were at school I had them all to myself. It was wonderful.
So while they seemed to enjoy their visit, they eventually had to return home. They left my backyard....
for their backyard.
I love that they were willing and able to drop everything so they could come to Texas. I also know they were happy to be home in spite of the snow and that's just how it should be.
