Friday, August 31, 2012

Random August pics

We took an nice little one-night getaway to Fredericksburg with our good friends, Alex and Dianna.  Of course, we had to do the drive to Luckenbach...and as always, we had a great time!



We visited a few wineries in Fredericksburg, and decided to take a tour of the last one we visited.  We were able to taste the wine directly from the barrels, which was really neat.  And it tasted really good.  

Give Justin some wine and he gets a little handsy :)


I had to include this picture of Shelby, because it makes me laugh every time I look at it.  Does it not look like she has really funky teeth?!  But really it's the white stitching on the teddy bear's foot.  Still makes me laugh though :)


After many Chick-fil-A visits sitting patiently at the table with her mommy while her big brother played, Stella decided she is now a big girl and wants to go play too.



Having fun with her brother


Grocery shopping has definitely become more challenging these days.  Luckily, food seems to occupy my children most of the time.  However, the bigger issue is where do I put the groceries?!?


Poor Stella, looks like Sam lucked out on this trip :)


I know this is a blurry picture, but I had to add it because any picture with them smiling together and happily playing is a great picture to me :)


After many times of Sam asking me to ride the carousel in the mall, I finally caved.  And I'm so glad I did because they had such a blast on that thing!  I'm not sure which child enjoyed it more...




We were missing Gia, so we went to pay her a visit one evening.  She is getting more beautiful each day.  Love that little pumpkin!


Sweet cousins!


Again, another not-so-good quality picture.  But I couldn't not include it.  This is Justin's favorite part of the evening.  Just laying with his boy before bedtime and watching a little TV together.  Love my boys.


Their new favorite play spot has become mommy and daddy's bed.  Not sure how I feel about that.  But when they smile at me like that, how can I say no?! :)




Monday, August 27, 2012

Port Aransas - beach time!

Thanks to Grammy and Papaw for making it possible, the Jones family spent 4 super fun days in Port Aransas in August...and stayed at a beautiful house right on the beach I might add!  This was the kids' first time at the beach, and they absolutely loved it!  Although my thumb sucking Stella did get a bit frustrated about the amount of sand she was ingesting!

This picture is a view from one of the balconies of the house where we stayed.



Grammy, always thinking, brought a bunch of toys from home for the kiddos to play with.  Thank goodness, because that really did help keep them occupied when we weren't at the beach.


Grammy and Miss Stella bella playing in the water


Sweet Wyatt


Charlotte teaching the kiddos how to look for sea shells



A sweet woman gave us this kiddy pool because they were done using it.  It was extra entertainment for the kids, which is never a bad thing.



The boys burying Stella


And Stella loving every bit of it :)



And now it's time to bury daddy!


Such a sweet picture


Pictures like this just make me melt. Love when they play well together!



Hi Miss Thing!


The boys playing in the water


Jason and Charlotte...living the rough life :)


Charlotte pulling Wyatt...he was loving this!


Papaw and Rhetters


Justin pulling Sam bug


Stella running off to catch Daddy and Sam bug


Kids aren't the only ones that can play...Char's turn!


Papaw playing with the grandkids


Jason and Charlotte


Yes, we are dorks :)



Attempting to build a sand castle



Someone was enjoying himself!


Love this picture of Stella and daddy


Stella playing with her new dolly that Grammy and Papaw gave her


Enjoying the beautiful evening from the porch.  The weather couldn't have been better!


The kids played out on the porch for hours, they loved it as much as we did.


Doesn't get much cuter!  Sweet cousins, Rhett and Stella.




Last night at the beach, and Stella wanted to get some snuggle time in with her daddy.  So sweet.


What a fun, family vacation!  We will definitely have to do that again!!