Staycation Recap ::Part 2::

Hello folks! I'm back again with part 2. Two posts in two days...that might just be a record for me! If you're not a fan of a few too many photos, you might wanna skip out on this one.

Thanks to my oh so amazing hubby, we started many of our staycation mornings with this...

I think breakfast is probably my favorite meal of the day. It's probably because I rarely get to eat it. Generally, it involves slamming down a protein shake on the way to the gym, so these mornings were a special treat. Miss Emma even learned how to flip an egg.

The kiddos always approve of a big breakfast...

Mr. Carson chows down any chance he gets.

They also love berries and whip cream. My kids would both die for that spray cream in a can. If you've got a loud toddler on your hands, give him a squirt on his tray. Immediate silence will come over him :)

Emma spent several evenings with her daddy fishing in the lake. I love that she's so girly, but so outdoorsy too.

We spent some time riding bikes too.

Carson chooses to push cars instead.

In and out is the game he plays.

This is what we call "Tinkerbell hair."

I still can't believe I have a blonde baby...

Oh my goodness I love this photo.

He's a bit crabbier than Emma was at this age. You probably don't believe me...

Maybe now you do?

I am in love with his little gym shorts. Even if they are on backwards...

Up and down the driveway is another one of his favorite games.

And eating chalk is another.

The proof is in the photos! Maybe I should write, "BUY THIS HOUSE" in big letters at the foot of our driveway. You think that would help it sell?

She's such a good big sister to the bro.

They do have their moments though.

Later on, we headed to the backyard for homemade popsicles and some swinging.

These were fresh peach and mint.

Bro loved them!

I think he ate two.

pure. enjoyment.

We are nearing the end of the photos.

I promise.

She wears jewelry everyday now. a necklace. and a bracelet.

I know I'm partial, but we are so blessed.

We were all drenched. Thank you 110 degree heat! Baths and showers were next on the list for everybody!

Later that week, Emma did some rock climbing.

And bro worked on perfecting his "up and down the stairs" routine. Geez this age makes me so nervous!

We had dinner at Chuy's one night, which is one of my favorites ever. The littles ended the night with Blue Bell Rainbow Push-Up pops. They were both in heaven! The popsicles reminded me of the sherbet ones I used to eat when I was little. Rob too.

And then we acquired a new family member. Meet Sea Biscuit. Can you tell that Miss Emma is in love with race horses?

Staycation Recap ::Part 1::

Hi folks! It's been awhile for sure! My hubby's been in between jobs, so we attempted a staycation of our very own. I'll try to piece it all back together for you, but you'll will have to bear with me. I'm afraid I may have to bust out some pics from my phone along the way...

We spent plenty of days at the splash pad. What else do you do with the littles when it's 110 degrees outside?

And, we've been saying for years we would take the little road trip here...

We made it to the little town of Brenham, and if you're planning a trip here, you might wanna know that they are only open during the week.

Emma was so excited!

And bro is good with anything that involves food.

I love this one :)

And this is what you get when you ask your hubby to take a quick shot of you and the kiddos...pure blurriness :)

We got there early, but no cameras were allowed during the tour. So those were the "before the tour" pics and these are the "after." We were all eating ice cream by 10 am.

Emma enjoyed every bite.

It was so cool to see how the ice cream was made.

I wish I had photos to share of that part, but a girl's gotta follow the rules :)

There wasn't even a drop left in Miss Emma's cup.

I promise!

I was dying to try the birthday cake ice cream, but that wasn't one of the options. Guess we'll just have to buy the half gallon :)

This was our attempt of Emma being the "Blue Bell Girl Silhouette."

See below for the girl that Emma was trying to be... It was a total coincidence that their dresses and shoes were so similar. I should have brought her a hat and a bucket :)

I wanted a family shot at the end, but settled for this. At least it's in focus, right?

Later that weekend we met some old friends at Grimaldi's for dinner.

The kids got pizza dough to play with until their dinner arrived.

Bro decided to eat his.

Which shouldn't have surprised me.

at. all.

This place has the best. pizza. ever. If you haven't tried it and get the chance, you should!

While Rob was paying the bill inside, we took the kids outside to check out the fountains. In a matter of seconds, she was soaked...

And so was he!

Sometimes, you just gotta let it go...

They went home naked in the car...

And I feared what the police officer would say if we got pulled over.

Be back soon with Part 2...

Y'all sleep tight :)