Tootle Beach Trip 2010

We headed to the beach!!!  Rod, Ryan and I headed to the beach with a several families.  Despite the tropical storm that gave us quite a show from our 12th floor balcony, we were able to make the best of it!  Truly. 

We made a few stops on the way. 

The Sturms shared a condo with us.  Perfect for our little toots.  They entertained each other the entire time.  It was wonderful!

I'm sure you can't believe it...we took a family pic!  But, of course it's not a true family pic b/c we don't have Sammy with us.  He stayed back in San Antonio.  I'm happy that I have at least one pic of me Rod and Ryan.  Yes, Nama...I promise to get family pics taken.

Ryan wasn't completely comfortable with the waves.  For him right now, anything that is non-human and moves on its own, is a MONSTER, or a GHOOOOOST.  (i.e. the vertical blinds that were moving from the fan). 

We're missing a few moms in this pic. But, glad I got a mommy pic. 

Ryan played in the sand the ENTIRE time.  We made him eat lunch, and then it was back out to the sand. 

Weather definitely didn't get us down!  We had such a great time on Saturday down at the beach the entire day (even with the wind and rain).  Rod had a huge tent that we put up, and just enjoyed the non-100degree weather.  After the day at the beach, we all met in one condo and had a massive casserole dinner party while we watch the UT - Tech game.  Fun times, and we are looking forward to making this a tradition! 

Baby Katie Visit!!!!

Unfortunately, we did not get to grow up with our cousins in the same town.  BUT, fortunately, we are ALWAYS able to pick up where we left off.  So natural to love on a family member even though you don't get to see them often.  See, Ryan had never met Katie before and felt completely at home. 

RAINY DAYS

Ryan's having fun with the rain, but completely scared of the thunder.  We've had a few rough nights where the thunder has sent mom and dad (at separate times) up to his room.  Rod was smart and just took his pillow up with him this last time. 

A "so glad there are good people in the world" kind of story... So, just as we were walking out of the daycare, the clouds started dropping the BIGGEST drops ever.  Those big drops got bigger, faster, and more dangerous.  Well, we made it home safe.  We pulled into the driveway, and just sat there.  I had ryan crawl into my lap in the front seat.  then, we both made a charge into the garage.  Just as I started to head back out in the rain to get Samuel, my neighbor's 17 yo son was on my driveway to help me get Samuel out.  He was the sweetest, dearest thing.  He got samuel out of the carseat and into the garage.  Talk about good parenting.  Then, he ran back to his garage.  (He and his friend were watching the rain....this was a serious rain storm). 

BABY BOOK:  Samuel started waving!  So, everybody say hi to Samuel.