Visitors...Liz & Sam

Through med. school and now the beginning of residency is seems like visitors are few and far between.  Iowa didn't seem too glamourous but once family came they all saw the charm and appeal of our new "home".  Now Texas is getting it's turn.  Despite all our complaints of no shopping immediately in the area (my complaint not Ben's or our bank accounts), and the sufficating heat and humidity, we finally persuaded Ben's darling sister Liz to come visit.  She brought her youngest Sam with her and it was a treat to finally meet this ball of chubby cuteness!

(Look at those baby blues...such a cute little guy)

Liz arrived Friday and the celebrating commenced.  Non-stop talking for the next 5 days!  We ate Chick-fil-a, Shipley doughnuts, Rudy's BBQ, shopping at Ross, Liz baby sat so we could have a date night, and a day trip down to the Round Rock Outlets.  Heaven people, it was just FUN!  We laughed, went on walks, talked, sipped our diet cokes, and eventually shed a few tears during our good-bye.  She had to head back home to a patiently waiting husband, and three more darling boys.  To say this girl has her hands full would be and understatement.  

In between all our running around and playing we spent a vast majority of our time outdoors since Texas decided to gift us with a cold front.  HALLELUJAH fall-ish weather.  The kids were in heaven with Sam and demanding attention from Aunt Liz.  Even Spencer got in on the action.  He didn't seem like quite the baby with an actual baby around.  (so not ready for him to get big)

 This is the classic Spencer face I get whenever a camera makes its apperance...thanks buddy!

(Love this pic...pure joy and happiness on that girls face)

 What a cute little flower!

Come back soon guys!  We miss you already.  The next trip though will hopefully include all 4 boys and a hubby.  It would be a full house, but boy would it be fun!  Imagine the late night horse laughs with that  one!!!