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Family, Sweet Family

Lightning and thunderstorms did not prevent the Hall clan from getting to Texas. Amy, Jake, Josh, and Allison landed on Tuesday despite the crazy weather and the fact that they were the only plane permitted to land at that time. We were so very thankful and happy that they were able to get in. Jackson was beyond excited to see his cousins and aunt. His face lit up like it was Christmas!

We had a blast and I ran them into the ground. We enjoyed our time together hanging out at home and in the pool (mostly the spa), seeing a movie, exploring downtown Mckinney, and driving to Oklahoma to visit Arbuckle Wilderness (a drive-thru zoo) and Turner Falls home of the largest waterfall in Oklahoma. We experienced lots of laughter and created some very special memories! We were so thankful and blessed to have them visit. Jackson cried when they left and still asks me where they all went! We are so very very blessed to have such a wonderful and loving family! Enjoy the pics of our exciting Texas adventure!!!

The Fam...Amy, Jacob, Joshua, Allison, Me, and Jackson in front of Turner Falls.


Me and my sweet boy! It was so great to see him so happy and excited with his cousins! He LOVED the water. He would've jumped right in had I let him. No fear this one!


Allison, Jacob, and Joshua at Turner Falls in Oklahoma.
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This is what happens when kids are stuck in the car all day. They ran around like wild banchees tying each other to trees and what not. They were hilarious! Jackson was right there with them.


This camel stuck its head all the way in the car to steal food out of the cup holder in the center consol. I wish you could see Amy. She is sitting right under the camel. We were laughing so hard we could hardly breath!


This horse was nibbling the back of Jack's head until he turned around and gave it kisses!


Jackson and the Llama. He LOVED the animals!!!

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