Visit to the Houston, Texas Theriots

For the week of Jan 17th thru the 21st, Katie and Nan (Pierre's daughters) visited with some of the Theriot cousins in Houston. We were bringing Aunt Sis to visit with us for the week but she fell sick the night before we left.

1 & 2) First day, spent the afternoon with Mel's (Uncle Shine's daughter) family. That night went to Shogun's, a Japanese Hibachi restaurant. Highlights were eating raw tuna and shushi roll, called a shaggy dog. Pictured are Mel, David (husband), Claire (daughter), Katie, Dawn (family friend) and Nan.

3) On Tuesday, we visited Jamie, one of Lacey's friends and her two kids. Pictured Katie, Mia, Nan & Jake.

4) In the afternoon, we cooked crawfish etouffee. We spent the evening playing gin rummy, teaching Claire and Mel how to play Booray, and a dice game, Left, Right, Center. Of course, our appetizer was cracklins.

5) On Wednesday morning, Claire and I walked to a local mall, felt like 5 miles. Mel took the afternoon off and came with us to midtown Houston. Pictured are Jude (Uncle Jack's son) and Mel on our way to the Metro Rail. Our walking tour took us to the Morgan Chase tower, the tallest building in Houston. We rode to the 60th floor by elevator to see the skyline of Houston. Then we walked to the Jesse Jones hall for Performing arts. Next to Discovery Park.

6) Pictured is the University of St Thomas chapel for our riding tour. We also visited the Menil Collection for the Dan Flavin Installation at Richmond Hall. We visited the Byzantine Fresco Chapel, a 13th century fresco. We rode thru Rice University and River Oaks, which is a richer neighborhood than Catahoula. We might have seen George Bush in a lime green jacket riding a bike. We're not sure?????

7) We went to supper at an Italian restuarant, Michelangelo's. Pictured is Andrew (Jude's partner) , Jude, Nan, Katie and Mel.

8) Jude pictured with his signature Pootail drawing. His collection will be in a show in Houston Feb 26.

9) On Thursday morning, we visited with Karen (Uncle Howard's daughter). On Thursday afternoon, Katie and I toured Nasa. Pictured is Katie next to the one of the shuttles loaned to Nasa for display by the Smithsonian.

10) Thursday evening we had supper with Karen, Debra and Glenn (Aunt Sis's son and daughter in law) at Poppa's, a seafood restaurant in Webster.

On Friday, Katie and I visited Kemah Boardwalk and Galveston. Then headed home. Great week with lots of lovely memories.

Chad's Family Vacation

Recently, Chad (Linda & Eric's son; Aunt Sis' grandson) and daughters took a family vacation to Florida. They had trouble with their flight and did not arrive till the following day (picture # 1). Their trip went from Miami to Key Largo. Then they went to Key West where they enjoyed parasailing (pictures 2, 3, and 4), snorkeling and museums. Then back to Key Largo then Miami for another couple of days. The trip included Chad; his daughters, Shae, Taylor and Kristin; and a friend, Bailey Hulin (pictures 5,6, 7, 8 and 9)

Alvin (T Neg) Bonin

Aunt Sis' Family-Photos after the Funeral

1) Debra, Glenn, Sis & Eric, Linda

2) Arley, Karina (Glenn's children) , Sis, Tami, Chad (Eric's children)

3) Kristin (Chad's daughter), Dru (Tami's son), Sis, Shae (Chad's daughter). Another daughter, Taylor left earlier.

4) The whole gang

5) Mom and Sons

AUNT SIS' 81ST BIRTHDAY

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1.) Aunt Sis with some of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pictured are Tami (granddaughter), Drew (Tami's son great grandson) and Taylor, Kristin and Shae (great granddaughters)
2.) Aunt Sis' pride, her husband and 2 sons.
3.) Aunt Sis with family, including husband, sons and daughter in law, Linda.
4.) Brothers and sisters in attendance.
5.) Aunt Sis opening gifts. A picture from Brandy of the old house (one of Jude's collection)
6, 7, 8 & 9.) More photos from the party.
10.) When watching the video, you will hear Aunt Sive say "look who's here". Well, photo #10 is who was walking up at the time. The Savoy cousins.
11.) A picture with the guest of honor and our hostess.

On Saturday, June 13, 2009, a surprise birthday party was hosted by Aunt Sive for Aunt Sis' 81st birthday. It was under the beautiful oak tree in the front yard of Aunt Sive's home. Barbque was cooked by Dean and Eddie Borel (Aunt Sive's sons). Crawfish stew was one of the main courses. We also had rice dressing, mac and cheese, salad, green beans, etc. Jan (Aunt Sive's daughter & Brandy (Aunt Sive's granddaughter) helped her with decorations and getting things ready. Aunt Sis said her birthday was not until Thursday, June 18. We told her she could have another party then with all the leftovers. Birthday cake was served as dessert.