Austin, TX--Lake House

Vacation # 1--yep--this summer we have more than one! Memorial Day Weekend we headed to Austin, Texas to meet my brother and sister-in-law at Lindsey's Aunt and Uncle's Lake House. Austin is a few hours closer than Houston, so we were happy to go a little closer since we were driving! We left Friday around 3 and arrived in Dallas around midnight--would have got there about an hour sooner, but ran into some yucky traffic! Traveling was ok--we moved Brynn to the back of the van so mommy could sit with her and piled lots of toys, books, and food right beside mommy to keep Brynn happy. Caden was wonderful--he had his movies! We spent the first night in Dallas at Uncle Clay's house and then kept going in the morning--we did get to sleep in a bit, so did not arrive at the lake house til about 2:30---even I was ready to get out of the van!

Taking a break for riding in the van at a little park in Gunthrie, TX--we had fun throwing the football around--but the mosquitos were awful there and we got many bug bites--YUCK!

Catch Daddy...

Arriving at the lake house--we got to meet a lot of Lindsey's family and see the beautiful house--then it was time to see the lake. Caden got to experience his first boat ride--we got to see many high dollar houses around this lake!

Caden on the dock--ready to go.

Relaxing and good converesation on the dock.

Caden on the front of the boat with Aunt Lindsey, our new nephew dog Cooper, and Lindsey's sister Kelsey.

Enjoying the boat ride!

Brynn was bright and cheery back on land--she got many compliments for her easy going manner!

Brad, Lindsey, and the newest addition--Cooper!

Brynn having some of her favorite Daddy time!

Layne and Caden on the jet ski--that was wild seeing my 3 year old on a jet ski, but he liked it--even waved at people--until Layne hit a wave and they both got very wet--he was then ready to get off. Caden also tried tubing with Aunt Lindsey--I don't have any pictures--I missed it, but Lindsey's Aunt took some and hopefully I will get them soon! Caden was not too sure of tubing, but he tried it--even bounced a little, but then was done.
He told me later, "I did not like tubing so much Mommy--it too dangerous for me! I do like the boat though!"
I also got to go on my very first jet ski ride as well--it was fun, but I am with Caden and prefer the boat!

Good food and family fun!

Layne and I and the kids--plus Brad and Cooper stayed in the bunk house beside the big house--it had two sets of bunk beds and a bathroom--it was great to have our own area.
Caden was very fascinated by the deer head!

A pretty shot of the dock.

Our kids enjoying outside time!

Caden playing in the sandbox there.

Our family... and now it is time to be back in the van again...

We left Monday around noon, stopped and ate some yummy BBQ, and then headed on to stay the night in Dallas again. We made really good time and were even thinking of stopping to see a few Dallas sites when Brynn puked all over herself and the carseat--she must have gotten a little carsick or something because she seemed fine and was fine afterwards, but man, did it stink--so we headed straight to Uncle Clay's to do laundry and clean up. We made good time the next day and after stopping to play in a park in Wichita, got home around 6--the kids ran straight for their toys--I think they were tired of being told to quit touching everything at Uncle Clay's house!
All in All--good vacation--we really enjoyed the lake and seeing family, just not the drive as much--next time, we are flying--or staying at a lake in KS!