Summer Coming to a Close

Photo Op at County Line. 

We have spent a lot of time at the pool this summer but I don't know if I ever took pictures.  It's been a fun summer full of playing and play dates and family.  It doesnt seem like it's over because its sooooooooo hot.  I do what I can to stay inside all day.  I used to think it was wrong to keep children inside.  Now I refuse to take them out!  Alexandra starts school in 2 weeks!  Preschool is only 2 days a week but it will be a big change for all of us.  I'm looking forward to it and dreading it in a way.  I'll be sure to post that.

2011 Trip to Dallas

At the beginning of August, my parents treated David and I to an anniversary weekend all to ourselves! They took the girls to Plano to watch Kinsley and we enjoyed some free time.  We had dinner at Fogo di choa and got some free amazing creme brulee! We partied down town and stayed at the Driskill... it was a very happy 5th Anniversary for us.

Then on Sunday I drove up to Dallas to stay with the girls and spend some time with our good friends "Aiden-n-Cal" as Alexandra always called them when she was smaller.  Amber and Phillip were soooo generous to allow us to stay with them for such a long time.  We had such a great time at the pool.

 Then we went to the Museum of nature and science which was so much fun! They had dinosaurs and a place to dig up bones in the sand and a lego area and a water table! 

There was also a  children's museum type area- we must have only seen a fraction of the place.  We had a wonderful time.

Then before we went home we visited some other good friends from College Station.  We were in the same birthing class when we were both expecting our first children.  Now we each had three children!!  Of course Tara was pregnant three times :)  It was so nice to see them and catch up.  The girls had a great time playing.

 Then after we got home Wed.  We turned around and went to College Station Friday for my little brother's graduation from A&M.  That was fun... Alexandra has been looking forward to staying in a hotel.







Haven't seen any "official" family pics from graduation yet.  It was a very fun week.  Then this week Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Johnson came to visit!  That's next on the ol' blog!

Oh yes and in case you are not on Facebook there was another epic occurance last weekend!
The last line is Jax- that's me- the last frame says X   X   X!!!  That's three strikes in a row in the 10th frame!
A moment that will live in infamy.  Because I will reviving it often!!

Long Overdue Alexandra's 4th Birthday

Yes it's been over a month since Xandra's Birthday.  But just for posterity and for those who might still enjoy- here it is.  We had a wonderful weekend!  Friday was her "actual" birthday so we went to mass and then to the mall where her every wish would be granted :)  We went to the play area first then took the train. Then the carousel, then the bungee jump, then cotton candy before lunch! She wanted to have Chick-fil-a at the food court.  Then we went home for pool and some rest!  This was birthday cake #1. Speghetti for dinner (as you can see).

 Saturday we were joined by Aunt Amber and Kinsley for a trip to the Austin Children's museum which is one of Alexandra's favorite places.  THen we had lunch at Chuy's also a favorite (coincidentally mine too) and then home for pool and dinner at the Ainsworth's with the Johnsons (one of my favorite gatherings).  That's where we had cake number 2!  It was so delish! I love Mom's (Grandmommy's) cake!

 Sunday we went to 9:30 mass at St. Vincent de Paul then everyone came over to the Johnson's on House Creek for lunch before heading over to the Big Bounce for the official birthday party at 1:00.  It was a big hit! THe kids had a blast and were worn out- so ther parents seemed happy about that.  The princess enjoyed wearing her tiara and must have not stopped jumping the whole time we were there! This is cake number 3 which she had been asking for all weekend.

And here is a cute picture of Hannah.