TopGolf, Dave and Busters, and Alamo Drafthouse-Oh my!

This weekend my parents came for a visit and it was packed full of fun-all in one day! We started off the fun by meeting my brother at TopGolf. It's a driving range that has targets and you can play multiple games. We spent a few hours there, and had a lot of fun. I even won one game! I haven't played golf since I was younger and went to the driving range in Keller with my dad. Needless to say, my back hurt the next day.

 Matt and I watching our dad swing.

 Dad hitting some balls.

 Matt taking his turn.

 Me posing for a picture since I was already done for the day.

 Heathies in mid swing.

The driving range field.

After we could no longer swing another club we drove down the street to Dave and Buster's so my dad could watch the Texas Rangers game and we could play arcade games. While there we decided to go to a movie. Half of us went home to let the dogs out while the rest of us went to get tickets at the nearby Alamo Drafthouse (a dine-in movie theater with an awesome no talking/texting policy). We went home with full bellies and completely exhausted. We always have a good time when family comes into town, and feel lucky that most of them live nearby to do so.

Happy Birthday Uncle Mattie!

Yesterday was my brother's birthday. I put together a little last minute surprise party for him. His roommate Neil took care of getting everyone there (I think there ended up being 11 people total), and we worked on getting Matt to actually show up. I tried to act cool and just send him a normal invitation to Dave and Buster's (a normal place we go) with Heath and I. He wasn't really biting. I was worried we'd have everyone there but Matt, but then he finally texted me after he got off work and said he'd meet us there. So we walked around playing a few games, and then his friends (and Heath) walked up behind us and started singing 'Happy Birthday'. It was awesome because he was truly surprised. I wish we had got a picture of that moment, but I didn't think about it. We had a great time eating, playing, and celebrating his birthday. I feel very grateful to have my brother in my life-my one and only sibling. We have always had our moments of bickering (like any brother and sister), but I'm glad for his example and caring love. I can always count on having a good time when he's around, and as you can see by the number of people who showed up for a last minute get together, I'm not the only one who thinks so.

Sitting down to eat after surprising the birthday boy.

Uncle Mattie getting a kiss from Sophie.