4th of July in New Braunfels

 After having such a great time last year at New Braunfels over July 4th, we decided to go back again.  The kids went up on Friday with my parents, which was the day when Rob, Jennifer and their 3 kids went up too.  We got there on Sunday.  The day we arrived, we went and rode the train around Landa park like we did last year. 



All Aboard the train!

We also decided to go on to the Griste Mill for dinner in Gruene. We all sat on the beautiful patio and enjoyed delicious food!



Cooper trying to make a "cool" face with his cousin, Trey!

Last year in New Braunfels, Addison really turned a corner with her swimming and this year was even better!  I love how well she can swim by herself and keep up with Emorie Claire.  They are like BFF's - I love that they are so close in age!

Cooper wanted to play in the game room a lot - ping pong, pool, air hockey, fuseball or whatever the boys were playing!

I think this is part of where he got the idea from - Trey loves to play in the arcade!

Cooper was also having fun in the Comal river even though it was pretty cold!  He caught a ride from Daddy back to the side after he attempted to do the rope swing - of course, I didn't get that on camera! 



Kendra enjoying a 4th of July treat!





All American girls!




Happy Birthday America!



Our adorable river rats!



Cooper and Daddy coming to pick us up in the canoe.



Relaxing with my girl!



While we were there, Kevin, Rob, my dad, and Trey got in a round of golf.  We also did a half day at Schlitterbauhn, which was very fun for all of us and was plenty of time for the kids!

What a fun way to spend the 4th of July!  We loved getting to spend several days with the family and celebrating America's birthday!

Lake Travis 2011

In June, we went on a family vacation to Lake Travis in Austin with the Knott side of the family.  Scott and Katie brought their boat and we had a blast exploring Lake Travis, doing some tubing and wake boarding, and relaxing.


G-Pa and Cooper relaxing on the porch


We rented a cabin right on the lake and we were REALLY lucky that the dock was still in the water to be able to come and go from the house.  The lake was 20-30 ft below normal because of the drought!  Instead of the water  in the picture below being just beyond the lower deck pictured, it is much further out.  It was a hike to just get to and from the boat!

Our little chef.

Margie relaxing - she didn't do much of this!  She was hanging in there with us the entire time! 



Kevin and Katie



Margie, Addi, and KK

Scott, Dylan, and Coop

 


Scott and Katie





Addison building up the courage to jump in the lake - she was a little hesitant because of the fish!



Cooper, Kevin and Addison enjoying the view from the front of the boat



Coop loved this do-rag and wore it everyday - I wonder where he came up with that idea???



Finally convinced Addi to ride the tube with Kevin - and they lasted about 5 seconds and she would NOT get back on!



The fam!

 

Katie and I had so much fun!



The boat rocked Cooper to sleep - he got drowsy each time we drove for more than a few minutes!



Scott and Dylan - pros on the tube!

Several times during this trip, we agreed that we need to do this every year!  I hope we can make that happen and make more great memories!