Florida 2015 - Part II

     I've pretty much filled my phone and my Instagram feed with pictures from this trip and today is only day three of eight! But seriously, who could blame me? I have two precious babies, one of them is visiting their great grandparents and great aunt for the first time, and we're on a gorgeous beach. If there was ever a time for lots of photo taking it's now!

Florida 2015 - Part I

"Are we there yet?!"

    Ashlyn has been absolutely loosing her mind with excitement. It probably started a week ago when she began counting down the days until our flight. Every hour or so she would ask me to tell her again how many more days.

We've Gone Camping

   I have to honestly say that I didn't think we would ever be the type of family to own a camper. I don't know why we wouldn't. I just didn't picture it really. It's cute though! And I think we will have lots of family adventures and memories made with this little camper.

A Rainy Day At The Park

      We probably picked the worst day in the past two months to go to the park. It was rainy, chilly, super muddy, and rainy. But despite all that we bundled up, dawned our rain gear, and headed to the park.

He's Here ; The 9 Months

   It's crazy everything that can happen in just nine months. The time is takes for a little human to grow and be born inside of you seems like forever and also no time at all. Some days time just crawls by, and then one day (or middle of the night) you wake up and wonder where time has gone. It seems like just yesterday you were looking at that positive pregnancy test, having a minor anxiety attack, wondering how you're possibly going to be able to wait 9 more months to meet your baby!

To Florida and Back

   I really can't imagine a more perfect trip away from home. I have never enjoyed vacations. Stressful, lots of work, and the unkown. But I find myself wishing I was back in Florida at least weekly... I can't express how happy I was there. The beach, the waves, the sun... therapeutic.

First Real Trial Ride

   So I talked one of my friends into taking the horses off the property and go on a real trail ride! I mean, it was like a four hour ride. But it was in the rain, on super rocky trails, on inexperienced horses.

Adventures at Nameless

  My whole family, my husband's family, plus a bunch of other family friends all went out camping this past weekend at my family's land in Leander. "Our Nameless Ranch". It had been a really long time since our little family had been out there so of course we wanted to join! Ashlyn and Roque were ecstatic, as was I.

Gymnastics

  You know what's like the cutest thing in the world? Preschool gymnastics. Oh my gosh... those leotards, little kids running around, doing tumbles and all sorts of stuff. It's adorable to say the least.

Park Trails

 Yesterday our little family hit the park trails and enjoyed a beautiful day outside. Fresh air, green grass, running water, cool temperatures, bluebonnets by the millions.... a little slice of heaven!

My Husband the Cowboy

  Something I have wanted for a very long time is to be able to go riding with my husband. Up until recently we haven't had horses that we can enjoy in any other way except for english show horses. Either jumpers, dressage or hunter/jumper. Now we finally have some horses that aren't finely tuned performance animals, so it's okay for an inexperienced rider to enjoy some time in the saddle without the risk of undoing countless hours of training.

Adventures at the Thinkery

    The Austin Children's Museum has been a favorite adventure day location for us little kids and big kids/adults for the past two years. Ever since Ashlyn could toddle around I was dying to take her to play. Well now, the museum has upgraded to something much bigger and grander!

Rebuilding Routine

    Today made me realize that I miss blogging! The kids and I had so much fun playing outside on this beautiful day. I took so many pictures and videos! I think I've overwhelmed my instagram. But I also have missed expressing myself through writing. It helps me think, process, and remember.

The Aquarium

   The Austin Aquarium just opened recently, it's basically walking distance from my house and oh em gee did we love our trip there! I'm not exactly sure what I expected, probably something more like a glorified pet store.. but man was it awesome!

Christmas Part II

I think one of the best parts to Christmas was towards the end of the day. My sister and I got to take my aunt out on a trail ride on our beautiful property in Spicewood, TX.

A New Adventure

  It's official. A new adventure has begun in my life, as a freelance makeup artist. I've never done anything like this before, but I'm really looking forward to trying something new. Makeup has always been a passion of mine. It's my art, my self expression. Now I'll get to share my art with the world. 

4th of July 2013

    This year Ashlyn was finally old enough to enjoy fireworks! And boy did she! At first she was a little scared, she kept covering her ears and telling us "scared..." In her tiny little voice. But after a few minutes she never wanted them to stop!

A 90th Birthday

  My husband's grandfather just turned 90! He's an amazing man that has such a history and rich life story. For his 90th birthday a very large family/friend reunion and birthday party was planned in Midland, TX. Of course we went!

Crazy Awesome Weekend

  This last weekend was awesome, and exhausting! And ... BABY FREE. Yes, you heard me right. Hubby surprised me with a baby free weekend full of spontaneous adventure. Something that never happens when you have children. And I only have one kid, so for you moms of more than one... my hat goes off you...

Most Amazing Concert/Day Ever!

   For Valentine's day my husband bought me/us tickets to go see Muse in Dallas this past week! And let me tell you, it was worth every penny, every lost minute of sleep, every exhausted moment the next day, all the gas, and everything!