Labor Day Weekend

We were lucky enough to spend Labor Day Weekend at our friend's, The Brauchles, house in Lake Livingston. They have a beautiful home there and invited us and the Hulshofs there for some lake fun. We had a blast riding the boat and jet skis and just hanging out and relaxing. We couldn't have asked for better weather. It was beautiful out there! Gary & Kyle Brauchle Jumping off the boat dock... Tubing off the jet ski. Gaby had NO fear! The kiddos- Owen, Gaby & Kyle. Jet skiing w/her daddy. Again, NO fear! Water hose fun! Riding the boat... Waiting for daddy to get up on the skis... Go, Byron, gooooo!!! Sunset cruising... Yipeee!!!!!!! We had such a great time in Lake Livingston.

Thank you Gary, Maren & Kyle for an awesome weekend!

Back to the Routine

This fall we've decided to do two extracurricular activities. Since Gaby is now going to school Mon, Wed and Fri that leaves one a day on Tues and Thurs. Gaby's picks for this fall are dance and swimming. This year we decided to try another dance school, Synergy Dance, to see if we like it better than last year's school. Gaby and five of her old classmates all moved to the new school and so far the girls are really enjoying it and the moms are much happier with the new place.

Walking in...

There's Reese, Ellington, Maddie, Gaby & Elizabeth.

She also started back up at Emler Swim School and is in the Advanced Beginner class (This is the 3rd level for kids 4yrs and up. Gaby has bypassed the first two levels and as you know isn't even 4 yet. That's my girl!!) She has definitely become an confident, fearless swimmer this summer, but being in this new class she will actually be working on form and strokes. It's starting to get a little serious now ;-)

Sooo happy to be back at Emler...

Doing the I-glide...

A small class means much more personalized attention. Her classmate, June.

Keeping her bottom up and big splashy kickers...

I look forward to watching Gaby learn a whole bunch of new skills this fall and have fun doing it! It's good to be back into a normal routine again!!

Grandparents Camp- Take 2

We went to Houston last weekend and we left our little Gaby behind so she could spend a few days in Houston w/Pito & Pita. Here are some pics of her, Lulu, Suzy and Pita taking a train ride downtown. Gaby thought riding a train was super-cool! Then Mimi picked Gaby & Mia up from Houston for a fun few days at the farm in Louisiana. It sounds like the girls had such a great time together! Of course, there were the usual "disagreements" over who got to play with what and who got to go first for whatever, but overall they got along wonderfully and probably exhausted poor Mimi & Papa out! Here are a few pics... Our little city girl going country and playing in the dirt... Tractor fun! A little movie time at MawMaw's house... Morning strolls... And you have to have the gratuitous bathtime pic.... The girls got to visit with alot of the family and really enjoyed their visit to the farm. I just love it when they get to spend time together!

Schlitterbaun

We went to Schlitterbaun in New Braunfels w/Lulu, Carlos, Tiffany and Ellington. We packed a lunch and headed out there to beat the heat with some water park fun. Of course, Lulu and Carlos ran around and enjoyed the big kid thrill rides while we stayed at the little kid friendly slides, sprays and pools. Gaby and Ellie had such a blast! It was fun watching them enjoy it so much!

Cousins

Lulu and Carlos came to hang out with us for one last week before school started back up. We had alot of fun running around, but I basically didn't end up taking any pictures. These are the only proof that they were here... Love you, guys :)

Rockin' River

Gaby's friend, Drew, came to visit us this weekend from Dallas and brought along his mom, dad and sister Lily. We always enjoy our bi-yearly visits w/The Davis'. On Saturday morning we headed to this cute little water park in Round Rock called Rockin' River (Thanks Victoria & Tripp for telling us about it!). Drew and Gaby has so much fun going down the slides and floating the lazy river. Surprisingly, it wasn't as unbearable hot out there as we expected! After a yummy late lunch at The Salt Lick and a power nap, us adults headed out for some fun out on the town. Gaby, Drew and Lily got to watch a couple of movies and ate pizza with the babysitter. A great night was had by all !! :)

Back to School!

Although summer is not officially over, Gaby went back to her school at the beginning of August. She was truly so excited to get back to see all her friends and be in her new classroom with Ms. Monica. I was thrilled to see her genuine excitement!