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Showing posts with label family. Show all posts

30 April 2012

Let the lake fun begin for 2012!

Its official! Summer is pretty much here in Texas! Well, not quite but time on the lake is. We had our first family outting on the boat this weekend for 2012. We cruzed fast, which both kids love, ate lunch on the boat and even tried a little fishing. While we did not get in the water (still a little cold) and no fish were caught, we all had a nice afternoon. The fishing pole was thrown in the water (Autumn) and caught in some reeds (mommy) but by a miracle we still took it home!
We finished the day eating a late lunch at Donn's BBQ - east side! I will be the first to confess, it was yummy!
Looking forward to more lake time this season!! Next on the list, letting Mason try out the innertube. Oh my!
Autumn's new life vest! Much better :)

I love this little man! Life vest - check!

Just a fishin'


My turn daddy!


There were ducks in the water - gotta watch them!

03 April 2012

Austin Rodeo 2012

Fun day at the Austin rodeo. Rides, rides and more rides! Along with the pig races and checking out all the sites, the kiddos were plum worn out!
Pig Races!

A Pig!

Mama and Mason

Walking, well rolling, on water

They are lovin the John Deere

07 August 2011

Adventures at Grandma's House

Some pictures to capture the kids weekend at Grandma's house:
Swimming in the hot tub with grandma and aunt julie
Even Autumn got to try a ride at Chuck e Cheese


 
According to grandma, Papa and Mason rode many rides together.





02 August 2011

To Grandma's House We Go

This past weekend, the kids went to Grandma Melva's house. Mason was super excited all week. Every morning he would tell me "I'm going to grandmas today!" We had to count by naps ~ Three more naps and then grandmas house, etc. Finally on Friday it was time to pack the bag. Mason was very helpful, he would run in his room and tell me what he needed, I would hand it to him and he would go and put it in the bag.
Grandma arrived and we got the kids loaded up and off. They started with a stop at Chick fil a in Georgetown, where the ate ice cream and played in the park. Thats where grandma learned Autumn can get all the way to the top all by herself. Autumn and grandma shared a bed, and grandma was surprised at 5 am when Autumn got off the bed and woke her up.
On Saturday, they spent several hours at Chuck e Cheese playing and on Saturday evening took a spin in the hot tub. Grandma didn't realize mom had packed swim diapers in the bag. They got a kick out of how big Autumns regular diaper got.
On Sunday they headed back and arrived just after lunch. I think the kids had a great time ~ I know grandma was exhausted!
Mom and dad had a nice weekend just spending time together. We love our kids dearly, but sometimes its just nice to have that time :)

19 June 2011

Our cousins came to town

Our cousins were here this weekend, and I think it was a great weekend. We did several Texas attractions, such as Schlitterbahn and Rudy's BBQ, downtown Austin and Casa Garcia's. All the kids were really good (for a bunch of 2 year olds!) and there really wasn't much fighting. It was great!
Katie and Karly are Mason and Autumn's second cousins. Tina and I are cousins on our mothers side (our moms are sisters). Tina and I had our 7th (or maybe 8th?) birthday party together as we are just 3 weeks apart. Mason and the girls are about 2 months apart. I didn't get to see Tina very much at all growing up as we were always moving around. I am glad Tina and them came down-I had so much fun with her and the girls. (and Donald too :) I hope as the kids get a little bigger we can do this again! Robert and I might have to try a trip to the east coast soon!
Yes, I did a bathtub picture.
 
The girls will use these in New Jersey! Hook 'em!

Karly, Katie, Autumn and Mason

Austin Children's Museum

On Saturday, we all met my parents for lunch and then went to the Austin children's museum. Its just an indoor playground, but they have educational play areas that help build skills and such. It was too hot for another outdoor activity. All the kids loved it, and by the time we left were exhausted.
Autumn loved this slide
 
Karly and mommy
 
I still don't know what this was...

Karly and Katie at the train table. This is one popular stop for all the kiddos
 
I see fishes!


Grandma and Papa came for the adventure