34.5

Weeks, that is. Doctor says I'm measuring big, but we're also scheduling the little guy to come early so no biggie. Other than the fact that I can't sit, stand, drive, eat, sleep or do anything comfortably! Evening breathing is a challenge these days! On the bright side, it was a lovely 70 degree day so we packed up the kid and visited the Fine Arts Museum of Houston. This painting of Elsie Driggs was my favorite: Remi was a perfect gentleman but very time he made a squeak a frenzied, geriatric docent would appear out of nowhere to make sure he hadn't ruined a priceless work of art! What a lovely way to spend an afternoon!

Saying Goodbye

Parting is such sweet sorrow...I love the progression of Remi getting more and more frustrated!

First Mardi Gras After Ike

We took Katie on a whirlwind tour of Galveston while she was here visiting. Here are some of the highlights including a stop on the strand for Mardi Gras...if you can even call it that!
Pier in the middle of nowhere:
I've been looking for a good deal on a Honda:Well, it's still a beach house:Galveston is still in disrepair:
Ike Water Line. The sidewalk we're standing on is an additional foot from the street:
Woo! Remi got the most beads!
La King's Confectionery making a comeback!
Cops taking cover from the downpour:
A drunk guy insisted on taking our picture:
Not much going on at the party:

We tried...

and failed...
So much for trying to take a nice family holiday picture! Baxter was trying to escape from evil Santa (Keith) and refused to be in the picture. He ended up stealing Niles' hat and running around the yard like a crazed beast.

Tata for now...

Gigi left today after a week long visit. We had a fun time (albeit lazy) and she is on her way to New York to start a new chapter of life. Good luck, Gigi! Niles misses you already.