Texas visit

Last week I traveled with my siblings and mom to visit Grammy and Opa in Texas. It's always so nice (and rare) to get some quality time with them!

Lunch at the airport waiting for our flight.

We arrived in Texas in the evening and still had a bit of a drive to Tyler. We stopped at Buc-ee's on the way - a first for mom and Eric. They were in awe! Sadly, we didn't see the bathrooms (the first thing Grammy and Opa asked separately when they heard we went). Apparently we missed the biggest attraction. Next time!

We did, however, try the brisket sandwiches - which didn't disappoint. 

We made it to Tyler and went straight over to visit Grammy and Opa. It is such a cute place! And it was so, so good to see them. 

They have the cutest, most welcoming place. It was so nice to sit back and visit. We chatted until we couldn't keep our eyes open anymore and went to check into the hotel. 

The next morning we got to see the place in daylight and get more of a tour. 

We spent some time reading memoirs, and spent lots of time doing puzzles. It was heaven. Even when we would visit mom and Dave's in the summer and do a puzzle, I rarely ever got to sit and spend much time on it with kids interrupting. We did 4 puzzles in 2 days and it was wonderful.

We went to China King for lunch which completely lived up to the hype. 

We took walks and thoroughly enjoyed the 60 degree weather after our freezing temperatures in Virginia lately.

We also went to a really good Mexican restaurant one day.

We met so many of their friends and staff, and even attended an ice cream social for Valentine's Day.

Mom fit right in.

Can't wait to see their new gazebo in this spot.

Most of all it was just nice to talk and catch up and spend time together. 

Love this crew with all my heart!