Weekend Getaway

Both of the kids ended up on trips at the same time, so Jeremy and I thought it was a good idea to take advantage of that and get away. We were going to go to Mexico, but I was not okay with leaving the country with the kids in other states so we went to Fredericksburg and Austin. We love Austin and every time we go we find new, fun things to do. This trip we decided to go with a "best of Austin" theme. We took in best of restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. Totally recommend Shady Grove, Home Slice, Cedar Door and Jo's Coffee Shop! There are a couple of pictures of us at Hamilton Preserve, a historic natural swimming pool. It's about a mile hike to the pool but so worth it. It was beautiful! When we finished swimming we decided to hike the other trail which was fun until I saw a huge, black snake. That really freaked me out. I know snakes are out there and I'm okay with that I just don't ever want to see them. We also wanted to visit Fredericksburg because we hear so much about it but have never been. We spent the last day of our trip in Fredericksburg visiting wineries and walking around on main street. For whatever reason Fredericksburg equals heavy incense/candle burning. Seriously some of the stores were so bad I couldn't even walk in them! My favorite shop was a surf shop. In the picture I'm on some sort of balancing thing...so fun. Wish I could remember what it was because I want one. Finally, we decided to hike Enchanted Rock before heading home and loved it! Glad we decided to go.

Bailey's trip to Wilmington

I have been super busy with summer school. I am cramming three years of school into two, so that required me to take five classes this summer. I didn't want the kids to be bored so we planned trips and camps to keep them entertained. Bailey got to spend a week with my brother, his wife and daughter in North Carolina. She loved Wrightsville Beach! Jordan was so sad when Bailey had to leave. She cried every time they mentioned it, the entire time at the airport and apparently really lost it when she saw the plane take off...so sweet. We are planning a family trip there next summer...can't wait!

Panama City

Riley took a trip to Panama City with most of his best friends: Alec, Nick, Galen, Cole, Maggie, Taylor and Blaire. I would love for him to write about the trip, but that will never happen. I wouldn't even have pictures other than some of a crab he caught then ate and the Ripley's Believe It or Not upside down building if iI had to rely on him. Thank you Maggie and Taylor for taking and posting the pics! He did tell me that he and Cole spent one night digging a tunnel in the sand, he ate a raw fish, renting the scooter's was a lot of fun, and that he loved dancing at the teen club.

Bailey's 13th

How do you plan the perfect surprise 13th birthday party? Well, you do not send a text with all of the party details including the location and gifts to your daughter instead of your wife...oops! I guess we'll try for a surprise another year :) Btw it is now official...I am the shortest member of my family! I knew it would happen sooner or later, but I did not expect Bailey to pass me by 13.