Pace Bend Park

I had a paid holiday for Good Friday (thanks Seton!) so Michael took the day off and we went camping :).

I think this was the first time we have gone totally by ourselves and it was really fun and relaxing. Turns out I planned pretty well and we had everything we needed. I also was very glad I had taken the time a few months ago to really clean out and organize the camper. We played games, made s'mores, hiked, and read books. Plus the weather was really nice. Can't wait to go again!

Pretty view while hiking!

campsite guard dogs :)

Gaius loves taking selfies!

Amos was completely worn out after hiking

NYC Photo Dump

Over my birthday weekend, my friend Julie and I went to NYC! We stayed with Brooke, and had a fabulous time being tourists. Julie did have a small bought of food poisoning, but it only put her out of commission for about a half day.

Day 1: 9/11 Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island Museum, Purl Soho, Chintatown, and MOMA.

View from the Ferry!

Day 2: Shake Shack, Museum of Natural History, Times Square and saw Mamma Mia

Day 3: Brunch at Friend of a Farmer, Shopping, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Empire State Building

Day 4: Mood Fabric Store and travel home

Such a fun fun fun trip! It was awesome seeing Brooke again, she has a pretty fun life up there and is doing great stuff with the kids she teaches. Can't wait for the next one!

(if you want more details/better photos, check out Julie's blog :) http://confessionsofanapper.blogspot.com/)

Day Trippin

We haven't been to Dallas since Christmas (crazy!), and since GG and Uncle Elliott were in Dallas for the weekend, we drove down Saturday for the day to see everyone.

We stopped first at Ramona and John's house to pick up girl scout cookies. We have our priorities straight :).

Amos (current foster dog) and Hannah bonded but Ramona and John wouldn't let her keep him :(. They have plenty going on at their house without adding another dog. 

We then spent the rest of the day with Michael's family and had a blast! Got lots of play-time in with the nieces and my parents came over mid-afternoon and stayed through dinner until we left about 8.

Leah is such a big girl now!

most hilarous thing of the weekend was the fact that Lizzy was NOT happy with all the new people being around, and made this pouty face at everyone who wasn't her parents. It was so cute and funny!

Its so nice that we live close enough that we could do this! Can't wait for next time when we can stay longer!