Family Vacation Grapevine Style

The end of July brought a fun time for us, it was finally family vacation time. This was our year to stay lose to home so we went to Grapevine and stayed in the Great Wolf Lodge for a few days. It was so much fun. We kicked off the trip by going to the Rainforest Cafe for lunch then experiencing Legoland. Once we were done with all the activities at Legoland we went to check into our suite at the Lodge and got our first view of the waterpark. Just being at an indoor waterpark and not having to apply sunscreen on everyone was a treat. I had purchased the Paw Pass for the girls and let me just say it was worth every penny and filled with activities for them to participate in. The girls had their own sleeping area in a cabin in the room which was fantastic! They were so tired at the end of the day from the waterpark that they did not even feel like arguing. Bonus!

On Saturday night Campbell and I got some one on one time together. We ate at one of the restaurants in the Lodge, went to story time, and she colored a pillow case at the art zone before heading back to our room to watch the olympics.



















While we were having our fun, Kaylee and Cary were celebrating at the Rangers game. I am not sure who enjoyed the evening more...















On Sunday we packed up and headed over to the Aquarium and Bass Pro Shops before heading back to Abilene. The girls even found a boat they tried to talk their Dad into buying. It was a fun few days and we all look forward to going back sometime soon. I love watching my girls experience new things and the thrill in their eyes. Till next summer I suppose...

Matagorda Fun!!

 Well, the first week of July my parents took the girls for a trip to Matagorda, TX to visit my Uncle Don, Aunt Trudy, and cousin Duncan. Kaylee had been wanting to go fishing with her great uncle who is a professional guide and definitely the best around. If you want to catch some fish and have a great time with a wonderful man look up my uncle, Capt. Don Wood. As you can see in the pictures below, Kaylee could not stop smiling. I am so blessed to have an Uncle who would take the time to teach her how to fish properly and show her how to have fun doing it. She cannot wait to go back next year. I hope that he realized he was starting a tradition for her. Thank you, Uncle Don!

Papa, Kaylee, & Great Uncle Don

 Kaylee with one of her many fish she caught that day.

 Kaylee and Duncan lining up the fish. Kaylee loves spending time with Duncan because he always makes her laugh. I love that.

 Kaylee with two of her fish.

You need not worry, while Kaylee hit the open water, Campbell was getting her beauty sleep before a day of pampering. She got to spend the day with Nana and Aunt Trudy getting a manicure, pedicure, and picking their lunch spot for the day. Aunt Trudy managed to spoil Campbell really well and make her feel special. If you have ever met my precious aunt then you know that she is one of the best around about making someone feel loved and special. Thank you Aunt Trudy for all the fun Campbell had with you. She wants to repeat the whole day again next year too.

After all the fun in Matagorda, my parents found the energy to stop in Brenham and take the girls on a tour of the Blue Bell factory which they both loved! Thank you Papa and Nana for making the week so much fun and giving us parents some time alone.