Mona's last day!

Today was Mona's last day in Texas. We got up and went to Jame Avery where we put charms she got last night at her going away party on and I bought her one more, 'the swimmer'. Then we did some errands and went home to get the gang. Janet came over to go to the airport with us. We went back to James Avery to get her bracelet and then to Hickory Hollow for bar-b-que. Then it was off the the airport. We got there in plenty of time and the Continental agent gave us passes so that we could go to the gate and say goodbye to Mona. We stayed with her until the plane boarded. We had a group hug and said our goodbyes. Mona didn't want to leave and we kind of wanted her to stay. We promised to stay in touch and see her again soon on Skype.

More pictures of Mona's Going Away Party

Mona's Going away party

Tonight was Mona's going away party. We had a wonderful time with friends and 'family'. Mona made hot pot that everyone tried and loved. We had chicken, shrimp, beef, fungus, glass noodles, carrots and bean sprouts to put in it. The girls all got in the pools in the backyard and blew bubbles. The Fourniers, Gees, Parisians, Brothers, Norris', Janet, Jill and Kameron and a friend of Mona's that is also a foreign exchange student and her host mom. The Fourniers stayed late and we had left overs and races. Everyone is going to miss Mona.

Mona's Last Supper (before going to China)

We celebrated Mona's last days here in Houston by going to Bucco De Beppo. We sat in the kitchen and ate a meal of Cesar salad, spaghetti and meatballs, cheesy garlic bread and the most wonderful dessert. It was double chocolate brownie with vanilla and chocolate ice cream with whipped cream and sprinkles on top. there was a cherry on the very top. We brought home most of the meal and dessert as we had been eating all day. I think Mona had a great time.

Janet's birthday party

Janet was having a big birthday and decided to throw a party. Each person invited was to bring a stuffed animal instead of a gift. She had it at the Lodge and lots of people came. Her cousin Mary and her husband and other family members came. There was lots of food and music to dance to. Everyone seemed to have a great time.

Micah sleeps on her belly!

It is a first!! Micah turned on her tummy while sleeping. She must be very tired to not notice how she turned over.

Memorial Day 2010

Memorial day was a wonderful day with friends and family. We were invited to the Gee's house to swim and have dinner. We, of course, got there late as Micah had to finish her nap and then we went swimming and ate hot dogs and hamburgers. This was Micah's first swim day. She was a little nervous getting into the pool at first but loved it after awhile. She was trying to blow bubbles. All the girls there like to take her and move her around the pool. Big sister Sarah also had fun playing with the kick board and trying to ride a dolphin and dragon. Mona also had fun talking with Donna and swimming with the girls.