S'mores in San Antone

Gracie thought it was too hot but she loved the s'mores. (Those are Steph's hands in the pic).

Summer Vacation - Day 5

Eat at Herberts Taco Hut - check
Have a successful outlet mall outing - check
Make it to San Antonio for Virginia's (college friend) wedding - check
Spend the afternoon swimming with Gracie at the hotel pool - check
Watch whatever Gracie wants to watch on TV at night - check
Have Family Color Night instead of Family Movie Night - check

It's been a busy day.

Summer Vacation - Day 4

It is HOT to TROT. 106 at 5 PM. Downright miserable.

We stopped by the outlet mall on our way back to Austin. What a mistake. Actually, not being prepared was the mistake. Gracie got a dress and sandals for the wedding. Steph wanted to get a number of things, but the boys prevented us from staying any longer than we did.

Summer Vacation - Day 3

Kyle had to leave early. Unfortunately, a close family friend passed away earlier in the week and he needed to go to Louisiana for the funeral. It was a bummer to see him go. I know my mom was sad and disappointed, but what are you going to do. Just bad timing.

Despite his absence, we had another great day as a family. We went to the NB Children's Museum, which all the kids loved. Everyone was on their schedule, so they ate and took naps at the regular time. And then, we went to Landa Park - all for $15 btw - and enjoyed the sun and water for another couple of hours.

Fajitas, margaritas and Wii took up the rest of the night. Steph had a little too much teq-kill-ya. She's still sleeping. I can't imagine what her head feels like right now.

Wii was too fun. We all laughed hard.

Summer Vacation - Day 2

The sun came out and didn't go away the rest of the day. We stayed at the water park all day long. Nick LOVED the water. He would go down the baby slides all by himself and thought it was just the best. Max wouldn't go down 1 slide by himself. In fact, every time he looked down the slide from the top, he would back down the steps. He's a big boy with a little threshold for risk, especially as it pertains to heights. He also does not like anything over his head - like an umbrella or a tent or even a hat. It seems to make him go crazy. Gracie was solid. She had a blast. She went down 2 big slides - loved 1 and hated the other. She floated and swam. She loves the water and is not afraid, just like her brother Nick.

Forecast for the water park

Doesn't look too good. We are hopeful though.

Summer Vacation pics 3

Gracie on the front porch swing. The house is sweet.

Summer Vacation pics 2

While we wait for the keys to the house.

Summer Vacation pics

Max eats dirt for the first known time.

Summer Vacation - Day 1

We're waiting for Papaw right now. Actually, he's not holding us up, per se, but we're not going to get everything packed until he gets home. It should be in the next 15 minutes. The kids are sleeping right now. Gracie might be awake. I hear rustling in there. The girl doesn't ever like to sleep. She doesn't want to miss anything. It makes ME tired just thinking about it.

Today, we'll get settled into the house (the bigger house this year) and go to Clear Springs for dinner. It will definitely be the highlight of the day.

I have been TESTY since yesterday morning. It can be mostly attributed to the little sleep I got night before last. The attitude and impatience just hasn't stopped. Sigh. I will continue breathing.

All will be good. Woosah.