Tuesday, August 31, 2010

A very special visitor


Round Rock baseball game



Sea World










Holly dressing up Emme


Emme went pee pee on the potty for the first time bc aunt holly asked her to. We need her back here!!! =)






I love me some family time!

We are unfortunately so far away from them being here in Texas.

SO - Whenever we hear were going on vacation or someone comes here to see us (bless their heart) we of course get so very excited!

My older Sister, Holly, was able to visit us for 2 WHOLE WEEKS!!

That's super swell and all but the challenge of the visit was what to show her and go visit while in Texas.

ANYTHING entertaining to do in Texas is at least an hour and a half away from where we live.

Even though we can entertain ourselves with good conversation I still wanted to have some outings planned.

We decided to be brave and take a road trip to San Antonio and spend the weekend there.

It. was. hot.

Did I say hot??

I meant to say Blazing Balls.

We got into San Antonio Friday night and ate at a cute little mariachi band Mexican place on the Riverwalk.

We got into our hotel late Friday night (my scheduled toddler was an absolute trooper) and crashed into bed soon after.

The next day was spent at Sea World when the heat was the absolute worst!

We were determined to have a good trip though and just bare through it.

It was very much worth it. We kept the toddler wet the whole day and we kept cool by trying to hop from AC to AC at Sea World.

Later that night we spent the night at an AFB and had a crazy room- scratch that- house that had four bedrooms! All for $45 a night!! The Airforce is amazing with those things.

The next day we headed back to Cove and a few days later we said goodbye to Holly. The days in-between going out was filled with gym time and a bunch of laying out at the pool. We had THE most amazing time with her while she was down and I am eternally grateful to have had that time with her and her have time with Emmelyn.

She is doing so well with her life and I couldn't be more proud of her.

Thank you X's a million for coming to see little ol' us! I love you!


















Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Summer Vacation in California

It's August.

Our vacation was in July.

(sorry)


BUT-

In all fairness, we have had MORE company since vaca so that's why i've been away from blogging for the last few weeks.

So there. =)


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I guess i'll start from the beginning.

We flew in from Austin to LAX on a non-stop..bc we have a toddler... who doesn't sleep on planes anymore. (well worth the extra doe)

After getting in and spending a few days with Eric's family I picked up a rental and drove down with Emmers to San Diego for a few days while Eric played in a golf tournement with his Dad.

While in San Diego I stayed with my Brother Doug and his Wife Nicole and got to visit with my sweet Niece Claire and my little Sister Meredith and her Husband Josh.

It was a wonderful perfect visit! Emme got to play with her cousin, aunts and uncles while i got in some needed family time.

Living so far away from your family drains you sometimes.

I got to go visit my childhood home in Vista and show Emme the house where Mama spent 17 years of her life.

I also took pictures of Daddy's home and got to show him how much it has changed since he last lived in it.






Vista- Eric and I's hometown



Eric's house


Emme playing with Cousin Claire

Tubby time with the girls. TOO CUTE!



Aunt Nicole, Cousin Claire, Emme, and Myself

Seaport village with my mooshk

Emme and I after lunch in seaport village


Running around looking at kites



Look at this cute puppy I found..



Looking cute as usual


Playing with Aunt duffy


Weee


Wild Animal Park




Birdie



Feeding the ducks




Feeding and chasing the deer


My animal lover




Meredith feeding the lorikeets



of course E has to check out the lorikeets and try to touch them






This guy was chilling on my head the whole time in the cage
























After the wild animal park Emme and I drove back to Orange County to stay with Eric's family.


Getting ready to go to Daddy and Papa's golf banquet.

Emme with Papa at the dinner banquet


Now with Daddy
























Family trip to Disneyland the next day


One of the many rides we went on



Dinner at the Blue Bayou




Dumbo



My favorite picture of my favorite people




Mama and moosh




Getting ready to watch the fireworks


my favorite place to be...still....














The second part of the vacation was spent out at the Lost Lake house. My camera went dead so i only got a few pics of the river. All in all is was a great visit and awesome vacation. I enjoy the river so so much and always look forward to future visits. Here are the few pics I took at the river.


Emme and Grandma relaxing on the boat



Eric Skiing


Emmers and Aunt Ashlee