Road Trip

Yesterday we drove up to College Station with Big Momma and Big Daddy to visit Luke and Emily. On the way there, we stopped in Hempstead for some small town Texas goodies. First we stopped at the Exxon to pick up some Krolczyk’s sausage. Don’t let the fact that we bought it at an Exxon throw you; this is delicious sausage (and convenient, you need gasoline for your car or tractor and some dinner, no problem). Our next stop was DiIorio Farmer’s Market. I’m not sure the prices are any different than a grocery store, but it sure is fun to go and see that much produce in all its colorful glory. I love to go so I can indulge in a Dr. Pepper made with Imperial Pure Cane Sugar every once in a while.

Luke and Emily’s apartment is really cute and the new sofa looks great in their living room (and is bigger than it looks on her blog). We went to lunch at Freebirds, which was tasty. I had never been before and liked it better than Chipotles. The boys loved it, but Sam did not enjoy the burrito. We got her chips and queso instead. About half way through the meal, she spilled Sprite all over herself. Evidently, her dad reacted too loudly, because she was mad at him for at least a few hours after the fact. I saw it as a great opportunity to head over to the Old Navy and get her some new clothes. The store wasn’t too crowded considering it was tax free weekend and I found a cute outfit that should work for the rest of summer and into the fall.

We went back to Luke and Emily’s apartment and let the kids drive Luke crazy for a while (hovering over his fish tank, paying Tilly too much attention, etc.) and then headed back to Houston. We had a great time and the kids are begging to go back.