Keep Austin Weird

Going to Austin was chaos as always.  With a big family you can't really have it any other way.  This was a VERY rare occasion that we were all in the same place at the same time.  We were able to get a family picture and a few others but I didn't take a whole lot of snapshots because we spent most of the time in the pool.  I'm glad we got to see everyone, including the 19 year old girls soccer National Champs in our whirlwind visit in Austin.

The WHOLE family

Hey, atleast the Grandparents are smiling right?

My favorite picture of my Dad and Peyton

Moving on to Mont Belvieu, TX

It was so wonderful to be back in the great state of TEXAS!  Just being in the south in general was nice.  At Jack and Johnelle's house we had some fun in the sun.  One of the days we were there, Jacob got in the pool at 10 in the morning, and stayed in until dinner time.  He had short breaks for lunch, snacks, and of course, peeing in the grass.  We went to NASA one of the days and I think I had just as much fun as Jacob in the giant jungle gym.  Although, it was a little difficult to navigate as quickly as Jacob.  We got to hang out with Aunt Amy and cousins, Champ and James.  We also got to spend two whole days with Uncle Payton.  Payton, I've been practicing on Sequence.  We will win next time!!  Peyton also got to meet his Great-Memaw.  It was so much fun seeing the Mont Belvieu clan!

I don't think Peyton is big enough yet.

Peyton and his Great-Memaw

I am laughing hysterically because Brandon and Payton are trying to sing "Happy Birthday" in some kind of weird harmony.  At this point Payton had given up and Brandon is still going strong.

Jacob had so much fun playing with the boys!

It isn't fun unless your Dad throws you in the pool right?

I think Jacob is actually trying to steal the raft.  He called it a boat.

Zoe loves her Uncle Payton.  The first thing out of her mouth every morning was, "Where's my Uncle Payton?"  Knocked me down a few notches as the Mom, but I was okay with it...for a few days.

I was so happy to see my friend V.  It had been way too long!

4000 miles in 18 days!

Our first stop, Lafayette, LA.  We drove for two long days but we finally made it!  The first day on the road was the hardest.  I thought I was being well prepared by bringing the kids coloring books and games.  I didn't think about them getting carsick.  After Jacob threw up twice, we decided to stick to watching movies the whole time.  Other than the carsickness, I was pleasantly surprised at how well the kids did in the car.  We took out one of the seats in the van and had all three kids on the bench seat.  When Peyton got fussy, both Jacob and Zoe would start playing with him.  Hearing them laugh and play together was the BEST.

We had a great time visiting with everyone in Louisiana!  Peyton got to meet his Mimi, Pawpaw and Great Grandma.  We played hard during the day and slept hard too.

Jacob caught a fish but wasn't really happy about it squirming on the hook!

Pawpaw's shop is everyone's favorite place to hang out.

Pawpaw is playing with the kids and their new toys.

Mimi and Peyton

I have no idea how or why this happened.  All of the sudden I turned around and saw little booty cheeks!

Playing on Pawpaw's new mower.

Jacob is all about safety with that helmet on,

Great Grandma and Peyton

On Sunday, my birthday, we got in a water fight.  I say that Brandon started it but he begs to differ.  This is our homemade slip and slide.  Plastic tarp + water + liquid soap = lots of fun!

Jacob's thoughts, "You mean I get to spray you with your clothes on and not get in trouble?  This is the best day EVER!"

I am trying to hold my own here but Brandon's Dad wasn't helping me.  In the midst of the water fight, Carl kinked my hose so Brandon could douse me.  So not fair!!

Happy Birthday to me!