I had to look up the last time we left town overnight, and it has been almost a YEAR! I actually wrote this post during our trip last September:
Since my mother-in-law lives with us and she is wheelchair-bound, it is very difficult to coordinate out-of-
town trips these days. Tomorrow, we are headed to the Houston area for a few days of R & R with the kids. My mother-in-law's helper will be staying at our house to help out. One stop during our trip that I am really looking forward to is seeing NASA for the first time. My son started asking about it recently, and we promised to make a trip during the summer. Since summer is almost over, we decided that there was no time like the present!
I had no idea how much stuff they have to do at NASA. From the website, it looks like a lot of entertainment, including various theaters, tours, galleries, and rides. I'm sure we will take lots of pictures during our time there.
My in-laws (wife's dad and stepmom) are very sweet and I have always appreciated the fact that they enjoy books as much as we do, or perhaps more, if that is possible. Pam's stepmom is in the midst of working on a young adult novel, and my father-in-law wrote a Christian-themed novel years ago. Needless to say, they are both highly intelligent.
On a side note, I think my wife is the smartest person that I know. I'm not sure why I wanted you to know that, but she truly is. I can't imagine anyone else that I would rather have teaching my children. She is well-versed in so many different areas that it boggled the mind sometimes.
We will be staying in Pearland for the next few days, and sightseeing around Houston. If anyone in that area wants to meet us for lunch, let me know. I don't plan on writing for a few days, but I am always up for some company or to meet a new friend.
I look forward to sharing some family-themed posts when I return next week!
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Jason, enjoy the trip and the time off. The NASA headquarters sounds like it will be lots of fun!
Have a great trip! Bring us back some presents! Okay, well at least blog about your trip.
Sir, You are probably on the road soooooo, enjoy your time with family and friends and we be talkin when you get back. I kno that you will enjoy NASA too.
Jason, NASA is awesome. Our grandkids took a tour this summer. Hope you get to have lunch with Greg Nino and then blog about it!
Have fun out & about man!
Jason....have a wonderful time. I am so glad you are taking vacation with your young ones. I remember our vacations when I was young and they were great. My Dad did a great job if getting us out and exposing us to culture and traveling! Keep us posted!
Jason, my son and I were in Houston 2 years ago at a National Taekwonda Alliance convention and tournament at the downtown convention center and we were both pleasantly surprised at what a nice city Houston was (at least the downtown area). We had a lot of fun!
Be safe and have fun!
Bo
I tried to buy tickets to the Crouch tour, but it was sold out. You should see what they are asking for on StubHub for tickets! Just kidding. You were actually on your way to Houston when we first spoke on the phone last year. Time really does fly. Have a great trip!
Jason: Enjoy your mini-vacation. We all need a break sometimes. Will look forward to stories and pictures upon your return.
Sounds like a great time. My boys would love NASA - too far away to make it a quick trip for us.
Jason, have a great time. You definitely need a break sometimes.
All the best!
Enjoy the trip - look forward to stories from the vacation. And pictures too!
That is going to be an AWESOME trip, Jason. looking forward to 'hearing' all about it. Have fun :)
Jason- That sounds like a great trip. I wish I had read this post earlier and I would have given you the name of a great real estate consultant in the Houston/Pearland area that is getting started with blogging. Anyway, hope you have a great vacation! Btw Stephen wolfe told me to check out your blog as I am somewhat new to Active Rain
Crouch Family, have a ball! It's good to get away and I know Brandon will love it. You will be reinforcing why you live in Austin. Have fun Jason and stay safe. If you drive past Huntsville...give us a call! Talk to you soon! Later in the rain~Deb
I'm sure this is a well deserved and much needed break. Family mini vacations are the best.
I hope you had a great time .. we had sunshine for a few days, finally!
Jason, I hope you had a wonderful trip! I have kept you and yours in my prayers. I want lots of pictures and a report! I'll look forward to it!
Later in the rain~Deb
Crouch - I wondered where you have been, hadn't seen this the first time around. Thought you went MIA or something:-) I'm sure you've been having a wonderful time. Take care man.
Not that we're internet impatient, or anything, but where are the NASA pix? :)
Bruce and Simon - I hope to share some pictures very soon!