Linley Belle is 1...was 1 in October!

 

Linley turned 1 a day after I had my birthday, so my family flew in from MN and my sister and her family drove down from Dallas. We had a blast! We also got to celebrate with Jeff’s aunt, uncle and cousin. An unexpected Casino buffet visit to Lake Charles, Louisiana may or may not have taken place at one point during all of the visitors coming and we got to celebrate Linley with 2 parties! Cake, cake & casino buffets! Just delicious!  Let’s just say October was not very good for our belt size, but it did prep us for the food comas we would experience in November! Happy Belated Birthday to the sweetest 1 year old ever (this is not to say she doesn’t have her share of spice…it’s definitely in there).

 

Susan, I borrowed a couple pics from you...hope you don't mind! Here they are...

 

 

Galveston.Fish.Fun--October'14

We kicked off October the right way with a fishing trip and a beautiful beach house stay in Galveston. We literally were able to fish off of the patio and enjoyed trying our hand at Gulf fishing. It proved to be a lot harder than I thought it would, but we had a blast anyway! Mason (our friend and fishing expert) showed us the ropes with Gulf fishing and took everyone for spins out on his boat. Jeff caught the most for our family (using a Disney princess pole). Poor Avonlea was resigned to using a normal size fishing pole because her daddy found the secret to success with a bright, pink, miniature-sized rod & reel. ;) Loved this time with family & friends!

 

 

June's Events

Okay...missed another month or month and a half, but never fear...the bullet point exists for such occassions. Here goes nothin':

• School is out for Summer
• Avonlea turns 4
• Go to cousins' birthday party in Dallas
• Head up to MN for an eventful Summer
• Throw shower for Jamie (now my Sister-in-law) :)
• Attend rehearsal for Jamie and Patrick's wedding
• J & P get hitched
• Leave for the North Shore
• Enjoy some relaxation in Grand Marais with Mom, Dad, Jeff's Mom, Susan, Jon, Jon's Parents, Nathan, Mandi and all the kiddos
• Pontooning with the kids
• June 30th--recoup

Pics to follow...

Zoo pics with the Boldts

Beach, Zoo & an Awesome weekend with the Boldts!

A few weeks ago, my life-long friend Jill, her husband, Ben and their two boys, Grady and Isaac came down to H-town for a visit. We had a great time! Avonlea enjoyed the extra playmates and we enjoyed the extra adults! :) Anyway, we went out to one of our favorite italian restaurants (My Pizzeria on Louetta) after picking them up from the airport. Saturday morning, we headed out to Galveston. We ate at the Spot in Galveston and then headed to the Strand to stock up on some candy and ice cream treats. Then we boarded the ferry. As usual, we spotted a few dolphins off the ferry which was fun for all to see. After getting settled in the beach house, we went to the beach. The northerners really enjoyed themselves in the Gulf of Mexico and we enjoyed watching the kids play in the sand and in the water. Sunday, we attended church and then went to the Galleria to eat lunch. That evening, we chillaxed at the house. Monday was Zoo day. Unfortunately, it was literally 90+ degrees out. Little Isaac was such a trooper. I think that little lad was made for the north as he turned red from the heat/sun/humidity/whoknowswhatelse. That evening, Jeff's Mom, GiGi and Linda came over and watched all four kids. These ladies are the greatest! Jeff and I took Jill and Ben to the Taste of Texas to get a good feel for typical Texas cuisine. Tuesday, they boarded the plane back to MN. Thank you so much for coming to hang for a while! We miss ya'll and loved having you here!

 

ZOO pics Coming SOON!!