Lake LBJ

We had a mini family reunion at Lake LBJ again this summer. The Bullocks have been going there for years, and they invited us to come out to meet the newest addition to the family, baby Allison.We stayed with Geep and Pop at a property within walking distance so it was perfect.

Geep, Allison and Spencer meeting for the first time

Uncle Gary took us for a boat ride and we anchored at a place where you could stand in the water and feel the sand in your toes. Back where the Bullocks were staying, we played in the water, Spencer and Daddy went on a jet ski ride, and Spencer slid down (or should I say, jumped off) a big water slide on the deck. He would creep down the slide, then leap off the end.

After we said our goodbyes Sunday, the three of us decided to go lunch and then Longhorn Cavern since it was right down the road.

Listening to the guide's instructions

Going underground is so cool

Hard to get a good pic in there

Not sure what we're seeing... maybe a bat?

After the cave tour

Observation tower

 Another fun summer weekend!

Memorial Day Weekend

I have a whole lot of catching up to do, but I'm going to start with Memorial Day and work backwards. I didn't take many pictures last weekend...

On Friday, Spencer got a big boy bed! We found a perfect bed frame on craigslist — Spencer requested a bed that was low to the ground. The white headboard matches the rest of his furniture perfectly.

We woke up Saturday and headed to the ranch to see Geep and Pop. Spencer and I went on a couple of hikes and Spence chased butterflies and took pictures with Geep's camera. There was also time for fishing and having breakfast on the porch.

We came back to Austin Sunday evening. Steffani, Chad and Ella were nice enough to invite us over to Nana's house Monday for lunch and swimming. Spencer tried swim goggles for the first time and had fun peeking underwater. We all had fun watching Ella dive and swim like a little fish! You can see pictures on Steffani's blog.

For our last stop, we went over to Garven's house that evening for a cookout. Spencer had so much fun playing with Camp and Robert. Spencer even tried the game Just Dance on the Wii. I was so proud of him for stretching out of his comfort zone. I couldn't stop smiling — so cute!

More Swimming (This Time with Cousins)

Spencer's New York cousins come to Texas for camp each summer. Last week once everyone was done and back in San Antonio, Spencer and Dave went back so they could see Taylor, Audrey, Hyelom and of course Aunt Carol all together one last time before they headed home to NY. There was more swimming and a few more pictures I have to share.

I wish I had video to share of Spencer's synchronized swimming routine...it is not to be missed! Maybe I'll catch it before summer is over.

Swimming with Ella

Ella and her parents invited us to swim and have lunch at Nana's house Sunday. What a fun morning! Steffani captured it wonderfully on her blog, so click here to check it out. You HAVE to watch the video all the way to the end. You'll be glad you did!

 Hopefully I'll get my blogging mojo back soon and catch up...not sure what's been wrong with me!

Cold and Dizzy

Daddy took Spencer to Barton Springs for the first time today. He said it was "COLD!"

They called me on the way home to see if I could take an ice cream break, then picked me up and we went to Amy's for a quick treat. I took this video of Spencer spinning on the playground. (I can't figure out why my videos are no longer working on mobile devices...the mystery continues...)

It was a fun summer day in south Austin!

Fun Day with Friends

Today we had an awesome time hanging out with Steffani, Chad, Ella and Steffani's mom, Carol. I hadn't seen Carol in a very long time (probably 15+ years) so it was a real treat to catch up with her. We swam and had a yummy cookout. Steffani has already documented the day on her blog (awesome pictures, Chad!), so click over there to get a recap of our day.

Spencer fell asleep not five minutes after we left, so Dave took his time getting us home so Spencer could nap. Well, that wasn't enough - Spencer continued his nap on our bed and didn't wake up until 6:45 PM. That was about a 3.5 hour nap. Tonight should be interesting...

Father's Day Recap

We spent Father's Day weekend at Pine Fork with Pop and Geep. And as an added bonus, Paw-Paw met us at the ranch Sunday morning then drove back to Austin and spent the night with us. We gave Pop an inflatable swimming pool, so there was lots of splashing around to keep cool, in addition to all the usual activities. It was Paw-Paw's first time at the ranch, so Spencer was excited to show him around on the EZ-Tractor (and point out the Toothache tree), show him how good he can cast his fishing pole, and play in the sandbox together. We had a nice weekend and loved celebrating the wonderful fathers in our lives!

Ta-da! Best daddy ever

Fishermen getting ready to reel one in

Showing Paw-Paw the sandbox

Quiet moment with Geep - watching Tag the deer visit the feeder

Summertime and the Livin' Is Easy

Weekend in Dallas, Part I: The Wedding

We spent the weekend in Dallas for the wedding of Dave's cousin Laura and Tanner. I'm not sure what Spencer thought "Dallas" was because he asked me, "Do they have bathrooms at Dallas?" when we were packing. When we first drove into Dallas, Spencer had just woken up after sleeping the whole way there. We pointed out the Dallas skyline and said we were in Dallas and he said, "Can we go inside?"

The wedding was at the Four Seasons Resort in Las Colinas and we spent Saturday morning and afternoon at the pool there with Geep and Pop. It was awesome - a saline pool with a beach. Daddy bought Spencer a neat swim vest that gave him a little more freedom in the water. He was in heaven!

After swimming, we all took a nap (yes, in a bed!) and got ready for the big wedding that evening. Spencer and cousin Caroline played together at the pre-wedding cocktail hour (unfortunately I didn't get any good pics of those cuties together - hoping someone else did?), then we rode in golf carts over to the ceremony site on the 18th hole. I was nervous about Spencer talking during the wedding, but he was quiet when it counted. We stayed at the reception until about 10:30 - and Spencer even ate a cupcake at 10:00. We definitely cut loose and all survived. He looked so tired when we got back to our room and eventually fell asleep at 11:30, but we slept until 9:30 the next morning!

Thanks Aunt Janice and Uncle Gary for a wonderful weekend. And congratulations to Laura and Tanner!

Busy (HOT) Weekend

We took our first swim of the season Saturday afternoon. We met Piper, Beckett, Coy, Garven and Kit at Deep Eddy. Spencer had a blast and to our delight had no fear of the water. He was all smiles the whole time.

We also went to Jenni and Mitch's house Sunday morning and then headed over to Mills Pond to feed the ducks, geese and turtles. I think the thing that most impressed Spencer was that Jenni and Mitch both have iPads. "You have TWO of these???"

Late Sunday afternoon we were surprised by a sudden rain shower. Spencer said, "Mommy, can we go outside and play in the rain? It will be fun!" How could I argue with that? Deep Eddy and the rain were definitely the only cool moments of the weekend (temperature-wise, that is).