2016 4th of July in Houston

We headed down to Bob and Rebecca's for the 4th of July again this year.  Bob took us on a VIP tour of Johnson Space Center on Saturday, while Rebecca took their kids to a friend's birthday party.  It's been quite a few years, since I've been there.  It was Brian and the kids first time there.  Both kids really enjoyed it.

 

Bob explaining the Mission Control System to Caden. 

The old mission control center is not open to the general public.  This was probably the kids' favorite part.  Annabelle checking out the controls. 

 

A selfie with Mommy. 

 

Checking out a replica of the inside of the space shuttle. 

 

Checking out the International Space Station's training facility. 

 

Caden checking out the development and testing equipment. 

 

A family pic with the Saturn rocket replica. 

 

Annabelle and Hallie playing with baby dolls. 

 

We went to Palm Beach at Moody Gardens in Galveston on Sunday.  The kids had fun.  Here's a pic of Annabelle playing in the sand.

 

On our way back to their house, we stopped for a treat at Buc-ee's. 

 

Annabelle loves her fur cousins!  Annabelle petting Daisy.

 

Daisy is only 9 weeks old, and is so cute!

 

Annabelle petting Stella.

 

The girls and James painting their nails.

 

The kids had fun on the slip 'n slide.

 

Annabelle and Caden participating in their neighborhood water fight.  

 

A pic of the kids before we headed to 4th of July festivities.

 

A family pic.  Annabelle insisted Stella join our pic.

Caden and Annabelle.

 

Annabelle in the treehouse at a neighbor's house. 

Ready for the parade to start. 

 

Bob driving the fire truck in the parade. 

 

The kids being silly in the golf cart at the 4th of July picnic. 

 

Jackson pretending to drive crazy.