Vacationing At The Lake With Dear College Friends

A family from Abilene, a family from Beaumont, and a family from Cypress...college buddies decided to meet up for a chance to catch up and spend time loving on each other's ever-expanding families. The Phelps' and the Drake's drove out to Lake Conroe where we took over the Meers' lake house (HUGE thanks to you for making our special time possible!) We all arrived at the lake Friday morning and had to be kicked out late Sunday afternoon. We all had so much fun. Lots of lake time, plenty of good food, and great conversation! I definitely didn't want it to end. I am already looking forward to the next time.

Payton, Lily, and Maci

Payton, Harrison, and Maci
Kris, Eric, and AlanStephanie, Jennifer, and StacyThe gals and our girlsthe big kid tableboat time!!!Kris, Maci, Eric, Stacy, and Lily taking a dip to keep cool Stephanie and her sweet Haylee (LOVE those cheeks)Eric, Maci, and Alan on the jet ski

A Daddy Date

Alan and I had plans to go on a date last night and the plans were almost changed. But, instead of cancelling the date altogether, we just modified it a little. We brought the girls with us. The girls knew we were supposed to go on a date, so when I told them they were gonna get to come too, they started calling it a Daddy Date. Cute! Anyway, we went to Ruggles in The Village for dessert. The girls got to decorate their own cookies, and we got to enjoy awesome desserts (I LOVE their red velvet cake!) After dessert, we went to Hermann Park. We really had a great night. Our yummy dessertsPayton decorating her cookieMaci decorating herschecking out the turtles Daddy and his girlsMommy and her girlslooking for fishDaddy's Girl monkeying aroundMommy's Girl

Gorgeous Mess

Payton watching daddy kiss mommy

see-saw

a stroll through Hermann Park

chasing ducks

Maci is faking a smile while keeping a close eye on the duck behind me...scaredy cat

screaming because the duck is walking toward me (like ten feet away) I think the kayaking incident has her scarred for life

I'm sweet

The 4 year old head tilt...its the only way she takes pictures right now :)

Chasing pigeonschasing more pigeonswanting to jump in with the duck...why not??literally dragging the drama queen to the car kicking and screaming--fun!

A date we won't be forgetting any time soon. I just adore my sweet family and the precious time we get to spend together! Thank you, God, for the greatest life ever!

Baking with my Babies

Our very own Christmas in July, we decided we needed to bake sugar cookies today, but Santa wasn't the one eating them! My little helpers, although very messy, were terrific. They had almost as much fun as their mommy did, and the result was yummy! Yumm-o!!!