Theriot Family Reunion-Uncle Shine

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.

Mel's Family

Colorguard is finish. time to put it up in the garage.

Mel and Claire with grandchildren, Jude and Brelyn. Week at Grandma's.

Mel's fig tree

Father's Day 2009 was spend at our friends house. All wives and kids waited on dads. One dad was so tired being waited on--he fell asleep. the last picture show the wives taking a much deserved break

Mel's Life-Part 3

Brelyn, Mel's granddaughter, recently celebrated her 3rd birthday. Picutured Mel and Brelyn. Cristina (MOM) and Brelyn. Brelyn trying to hit the pinata. Jude (Mel's grandson) trying to hit the pinata.