Gina's Big Surprise

Last week went by very fast. I have been planning a big surprise for Gina for the past week. However, before I go there. Nicole is now 13 weeks pregnant and doing great. She said that those babies are hungry like 24 hours a day. She said that she never fills full. I guess that is normal for twins.

   

Those babies are growing. 

Last Friday Parker, Ashley, Jolee and Gina were flying into New Orleans. They had rented a car but I had a big surprise for Gina. Parker and Ashley helped me pull it off. Since some of you don’t know I’ll give you a little background information on Gina and I. Back in 2008 when we decided to start traveling we sold all our cars. We always had a car that we could borrow whenever we came home to Louisiana for a few days. When I went back to work last year I needed transportation and bought a Toyota truck and it filled our need. It was great to have around the house. Then we bought Mike & Janna’s jeep to tow behind the trailer. For the most part we have enjoyed having a truck and the jeep. However, Gina has wanted a car. She just missed the luxury of her Lincoln she used to have. Even though she has not asked for a car I just decided it was time.

The search was on. It should be easy right I’m in Houston and there are a lot of dealerships. The problem was I didn’t know what type of vehicle she wanted. Did she want a car, SUV or one of those crossover vehicles? As you all know we have two grandchildren and two more on the way. Of course they all live from the east coast to the west coast. I decided that we needed a car and that on those rare times when they may all be in Louisiana we can rent a mini van so they can all fit. Well, that was the first decision. Now what car would she want and that I'm willing to buy? I had narrowed it down to either a Mercedes or BMW. I cannot tell you why but those are the two that I liked the most. I finally found the car after six weeks of looking and hundreds of miles driving all over Houston. Gina is the proud owner of a new to her Mercedes S430. For you baseball fans, Art Howe purchased this car new and his wife said it was time for a new car. He took excellent care of it.  For you non baseball fans.  He was the manager of the Oakland "A" and was depicted in the movie "Moneyball" The car looks brand new inside and out. I picked up the car last Monday and had it ready for Gina’s arrival on Friday.

Now the surprise part, Gina had no idea that I bought a car and for sure not a Mercedes. I asked Parker and Ashley to tell their mom that they decided to hire a Limo to take them to our house instead of renting a car. Gina thought I was at our house grilling burgers so they would have something to eat. Needless to say I was at the airport parked at the curb. I was texting back and forth with Parker so I knew where they were. Once they had their suitcases and were walking toward the back of the car I opened the trunk and as Gina walked past I got out of the car and walked to the rear. The opened trunk blocked her from seeing me. Gina tells Parker there is no driver in the car and then walks to the rear and sees me. I said surprise!!! Ashley captured the moment.

Look at that face!!!

Now look at that SMILE!!

Gina loves her car That was just the first highlight of the weekend. Jolee was here for the weekend. Okay, my daughter and SIL were too. I hadn’t seen Jolee since she was four days old. She is now over two months old. I had a great time with her.

Ashley, Me, Gina, Parker and Jolee at the airport

 

Jolee has big blue eyes

I'm playing with Jolee and she is just a smiling

She is a wonderful baby. She is sleeping through the night without waking up and always seems so happy. She smiles all the time.

I left Sunday afternoon and drove back to Houston and while I was driving Thomas called me and told me that he and Ashley just bought a new car too. They purchased a new Nissan Altima.

   

 Look how cute they look with their new car

Ashley, Abigail & Thomas

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!! I hope everyone enjoys the day doing whatever you enjoy.  We have the freedom to do whatever we want to.  Not just today but everyday.   

Gina & I hope everyone has a pleasant and wonderful day, enjoying what our Father has so graciously blessed us with.