Thursday, July 10, 2008

Being Family

Many of you know that my sister-in-law Ashley, is battling cancer. She is married to one of Daniels older brothers, David. We have been seeing them a lot over the past 6 months as they travel to and from MD Andersons Cancer Center in Houston. Last week they were with us in Beaumont for a few days and then we went to their home in Cleburne, Texas to spend July 4th. Daniels sister Sara was also in TX to visit David and Ashley, so we were able to see her and finally meet our niece, Alyssa. We always have so much fun with them and are so grateful that we have other family in Texas.

The cousins trying to stay cool in the Beaumont heat.
Getting wet at Rogers Park
We stayed up until 1:00a.m. playing games. Doing that for several days in a row took a toll on us old folks. Thank goodness for Davids pool. We spent many hours swimming.
Aunt Sara, Alyssa, and my handsome boy Daniel.
Enjoying our July 4th feast.
Who needs McDonalds.
Lendl enjoying the wind in his hair. Daniel lighting fireworks.

Lendl wasn't sure of all the booms at first but he warmed up quickly enough to run around with a sparkler.
Ashley kept the twins close but it was her hubby that needed watching. David, how is the burn?
All of us enjoying a nice day at a park.
Nate, Daniel holding Alyssa, Lendl, Daniel Jr., Stone, Eli, Mary Elizabeth, David.
Sonja, Sara, and Ashley.

5 comments:

JrJr Moreys said...

Being with family is so fun. It is nice to see your family in pictures. To see how they are growing. Lendl is getting so big.

Liz said...

That is so fun that you get to see your family more often! I am envying your summer heat right now...it is rainy and cold! Can't there be a middle ground??!!

sara said...

Great pictures Sonja! The one of Lendl covering his ears is precious. It was so fun to spend time together!

Anonymous said...

These pictures are great. So jealous of all the fun! I'll have to come next time.

Anonymous said...

That was the original week we were trying to visit. It looks like everyone had so much fun. It's too bad that we missed it!