Molers & Abelings In San Antonio!

This past weekend, we packed up the kids headed down to the JW Marriott in San Antonio for a little sun and relaxation. We met up with our friends, Lacey and Tyson and their two kids Davis and Anna Caroline.
We got a suite with adjoining rooms and it was perfect for us to hang out and let the kids run loose!

We rented a cabana for the day, despite the tropical storm coming and spent the afternoon at the pool, lazy river, and the kids area, complete with multiple water slides. When it started to pour on us and Brandon turned blue, we decided it was probably best to head in.

We threw them in hot baths and showers and ordered mac and cheese for the kids for dinner. The adults got a babysitter on Saturday night and we had a nice dinner and watched the UT game. We were home early, but enjoyed a relaxing evening enjoying adult time.

With four kids under 2 and a half, it was amazing how great they were. Hardly any tantrums, except when fighting over itouches, ipads, or iphones! Thank god for those apps and  Little Einstein and Micky Mouse Club DVDs.  The resort was great, we really didn't have to leave. Nicky took to Lacey and always wanted to hold her hand and have her catch him at the end of the water slides. It was sweet.

Our road trip was a success and we enjoyed getting away, even for a night. They slept on the ride home, so we missed the Safari exhibit. Until next time!

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Hot Austin Summers

Last year, we had a record year in Austin, over 70 100+ degree days, the hottest summer in Austin's history - shattering the previous record. (A typical year has 12 triple-digit days, mind you) Pregnant and Fat, this was my SECOND summer in Austin with a newborn. Miserable and locked inside, we weren't able to do much. And when I did get out, it wasn't so cool to be in a bikini with that baby belly. We still made it out to the fountains at the Galleria.

This year, we have yet to hit high 90's, although that could change this weekend. We've already welcomed summer by spending time with our friends at the pool, water parks, and sprinkler parks!The boys love the water and we're taking advantage of every chance we get to put on our suits and hit the pool!

AT the POOL

Brandon is already a daredevil - charges the water with no hesitation.

Haylee is no exception, boy does she love to jump and get wet!

Tom with his beer, keeping a watchful eye on Kylee Joe

Swimming is tiring for a baby!

The Molers join us for a Sunday morning swim

{Tyson and Anna Caroline}

Davis waters the pool

Nicky is learning to FLOAT! He's really Floating!

{he is obsessed now. no baby pool for him! I think we screwed ourselves}

AT Uche's Birthday

Robin Bledsoe Sprinkler Park

{Happy 2nd Birthday Big Girl!}

Brandon finds some fountains HIS size

Nicky, Ella, and Ms Belkis play in the sprinklers

AT The Galleria Park!

Lexie Bronson shows off her pink bikini and cool shades!!

Baby Zachary is not so sure about all of this

Nicky and Lexie brave the cool water

Brandon gets in on the action!

Summer is here, and this is pretty typical weekends for us. We're either at the pool, at a water park, or getting wet in the front yard. Or at the pool again.

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Minnie Mouse

so Nicky's best friend Kylee Jo is turning 2, on May 14th, 4 days after Nicky. Her mom told he they were planning a Minnie Mouse party. I told her that I saw the cutest Minnie shirt on Brandon's girlfriend, Anna last weekend at her big brother, Davis' birthday.  I would send her some pictures. While browsing Etsy.com last night I came across so many fun Minnie Mouse themed party supplies. I put together a little Party Board to help with inspiration for the party! I love those cookies and the banner. How adorable is that outfit for the birthday girl too? FUN!

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Brandon + Anna Caroline

Brandon turned 6 months, found his tounge, started sitting up, and has a new girlfriend, Anna Caroline...

Sharing

Being Silly

Hanging Out

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Is it Fall yet??

We had a really busy weekend, even though it felt like we did nothing. Friday night we took the boys to Waterloo Ice House to meet up with some new friends, the Molers. They have kids the same ages as Nicky and Brandon and I know in a year from know we will be very happy to sit back with an ice cold beverage while they play with Davis and Anna.

Saturday we got up to go to Gymboree's Fall Party, and when we got there we found out its this coming weekend. Opps...so we went to Chair King and bought some new patio furniture for our outdoor courtyard. Here we are enjoying our new loveseat. Its impossible to get both boys to look at the camera!



Nicholas also got a new table. He is a serious art student, so we bought some fine crayons and art paper to help him hone his drawing techniques. Then he ate them and made some pretty orange marks on the new walls.

Saturday night Dan and I went out by ourselves! We got a sitter, the wonderful Lori Sweeney and we went to The Paggi House for one of the best dinners I've ever had in Austin. Dan had lobster bisque, salmon tartare, and leek and corn risotto. I had the beef tenderrloin with truffled fingerling potatoes and wild mushroom ragout. Soooooooooooo good. I highly recommend it.

This weekend, the temperatures actually dipped below 100 degrees and we even got some sporatic rain.We tested the new stroller and fell in love. The Valco has lived up to his reputation so far and the boys seem to like it too. Its very easy to control and drive. Plus its very sophisticated to look at! :)

We visited Matt and Kristi Brown for their Labor Day party, and Nicky went to Colin Cooks birthday party. We capped the weekend off with a day at the pool and dinner with Grandpa Ray Ray.

I think the highlight of the whole weekend was Nicky saying Val for the first time. He was so proud of himself and I know it made Val's year and has crushed my mom that he hasn't say Booba first. We're working on it, and we're close...Bubba. But the first family name he said was not Val, but Zeus!


until next time!

xoxo,

Vicci

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