I'm going to Houston for all of next week to visit my family. The kids are looking forward to it since we haven't done much going out & about this summer. We're going to visit the museums, most are free, and Japanese stores for bento supplies along with visiting family. So while I've been getting ready to go this week there are a few things that ( Read more... )

Retail kicked my butt this holiday season. Between that and my husband's work not slowing down, which is atypical but welcome, I've hardly had time for anything but caring for my family and sleeping. Then he planned a vacation with his family for Christmas!

( Our trip and a few pictures... )