NY 2 - James (aka Addy)

James favorite things to do at the lake: chase Shadow, lay on the dock and splash in the water, play with parker, eat everything dipped in ranch, wander.....

NY 3 - Parker

My mom flew down to pick up Parker so we could all spend time together in NY. She is pretty much the cutest thing ever.



Aunt amy getting some love.

NY 4 - Grandma and Grandpa Love

My parents are the best. Not only do they really love their grandkids - they also took care of them for 4 days while Curt and I went to a wedding in DC. Thanks mom and dad for a fun two weeks and especially for watching the monsters.

NY 5 - Cousin Love

All the clay cousins: Connor, James, Parker, Megan, Ian and Devon


It isn't even possible to explain how much fun these boys had together - or how much ian idolizes them?

NY 6 - The Bridal Shower

Presenting Kristine: my brother's darling fiance, holding up the amazing cake my mom made for her bridal shower.

The girls.

The cake pops.

Me and lou.

Lou. You might think she would regret this picture but she won't.

NY 7 - Sailing

My Dad sold his trimaran and bought and new, faster catamaran. We all got a chance to sail.


The captain.

Ian fell asleep on the way back.

This is cami before a sail - in full wetsuit and trapeez harness.

This is cami after they flipped the boat. Ouchers.

hypotheticals

Ian is really into playing this kind of morbid "what if" game (except he says "what about"). For example "mom, what about you driving off that cliff and smashing the car?" or "mom, what about you eating a frog and throwing it up out your eye ball?" (eye balls are definitely a reoccurring theme). I'm thinking maybe I should channel his imagination towards something a little lighter....

Republic of Texas - 3 and 4

Our favorite Austin families:


Sunday we went to Lisa and Bill's house for a delicious Mother's Day dinner. Their house is beautiful and afterwards we took a short hike down to some water.

Collin hanging out on the rocks the kids were climbing.

Before we left for the airport on monday we spent some time at the pool and playground across the street from the McKinney's house.







Ian left kicking and screaming that he wanted to stay and live with mia. Then he spilt a bottle of chocolate milk all over me in the car. Can't wait to travel again next week.