A visit from Maritza

So we were lucky enough to spend some time with Maritza during and after her work trip to Austin. I had a quick sister weekend with her, which was relaxing and fun. Then when her conference was over my mom, the kids and I picked her up. We were on the car for most of the day, and the kids did surprisingly well. We went to goodwill(gotta thrift shop in Austin), whole foods and lunch at Hula Hut. After that we headed to my moms fit a few days.
I am happy to say that the next day we took Mom to get an iPhone. Welcome to the 21st century!! It was a big change for her but I hope she has fun with it and we can communicate and share even more. Of course after some shopping we hit up a favorite restaurant of ours, Blue Baker. I was so impressed that Max ate most if his food, unfortunately Maddie just wanted Cheetos. Oh well! That night we went over to hang out with Lisa and Isabel and the kids had a blast as always. Who knew balls were so much fun. That night my brother came to town. It was nice to have all the family under the same roof again. We of course saw my sweet cousin Elizabeth send Angela too. Too much fun to write about!!

Austin fun

L.O.V.E.

Loved having her back for a week

Whoa!

Fun in the Sun!

Max & Maddie at the Fairfield splashpad with friends

Swinging at the park in College Station

 They loved the water fountain!

 Mommy & Max day at the pool

 After my attempt to take the kids for a jog in the double stroller, we all needed to cool down. Not sure if were are allowed to get in the fountain, but we did. :)

 Nightly routine! Grandpa set up the hoses for each one to have one. My grass has never been this green!

 A cold treat!

 My beautiful bloom

 Edited with Instagram

 Father's Day at the pool

 Another sweet treat - Cold Stone Creamery!

Needless to say we are staying busy and having a fun summe so far!

Part 1 of Summer Birthdays

A few days after we got home from our Bahamas trip we headed to College Station to celebrate Isabel's 4th birthday. The kids had a blast playing with water guns, balls, eating hot dogs and cake. 

 The next day we got to celebrate Shawn's birthday with his favorite, a cookie cake. Max picked out the design! As always Shawn wanted a low key day so we relaxed at home and had the Rutherford's over for cake. The kids enjoyed playing outside after we cake.

Jake's Party in Magnolia

We got invited to a fun "John Deere Gator" themed party a few weeks ago and it was so much fun. Shawn was taking a scuba diving lesson that weekend so I was on my own with the kids, but they did a  great job. The location couldn't have been greater. There was a covered pavilion, playset, jumpy house and a gator to ride. It was a great day and we are going to miss Jake and Karen when they move to the Dallas area. 

My impromptu weekend away

I wrote an entire blog about my wonderful weekend in fort worth. Somehow I completely deleted it and I am was pretty upset. So here are some photos for the mean time. :)

In & Out Burger

Fun after a few belinis

Mini family reunion

With my cousins - Angela, Jessica & moi

Late evening trip to Central Market. Excited we found the Amber oil that Maritza uses!

Aunt Donna & Uncle Mando @ breakfast at the Ol' South Pancake House

With Frances, Laney and Dan-Dan

Bluebonnets 2012

Taken in Chappell Hill on March 9, 2012.