Trip to Pleasanton

The last weekend in June we took a road trip to see our family in Pleasanton. On Friday night everyone came over to Granny and Grandpa's house for dinner.

Cousins!

 Eating dinner at the pretty princess table...

 Watering tomatoes with Grandpa...

 On Saturday Jason played in a golf tournament with Will and Bret, so B and I hung out with Granny all day. Somehow I got the idea to take Bryson for his first official hair cut! I was a little bit nervous as to how he would act, but he was {surprisingly} perfect! Here are a few shots from his first official haircut...

 Such a big boy!

 After he was all cleaned up {and looking much more like a little boy than a toddler :(  } we headed back to Granny's house for some playtime outside.

 New flip-flops from Granny! Bryson's feet have always been too tall and wide to fit into regular shoes {he has always had to wear Stride-Rite extra wide} until now. I was so excited to see that his foot would actually fit into cute flip-flops. Again--- where has my baby gone???

We see a lot of this face...

 Bryson also enjoyed working in Grandpa's shop with him. Grandpa showed him how to turn all of his machines off and on. They were really loud and Bryson was in Heaven!

 Golf? Pool? Not too many rules at Granny's!

On Friday night Ruben and Kami came by after dinner. Kami was due to have a baby on July 3rd, but was already having contractions. I could tell she was miserable! I told her that if she would go ahead and have the baby that weekend I would appreciate it! She laughed, but ended up having the baby the next day! Granny and Grandpa watched Bryson so that we could go to the hospital on Saturday night. What a sweet surprise!

Sweet Baby Leyna Campos

 Jason and Ruben (the Proud Papa!)

On Sunday we ate lunch with my parents in New Braunfels and then headed home. We were exhausted but so thankful for the time we got to spend with family that we don't get to see nearly enough. Looking forward to our next trip!

What we've been up to...

We have been busy, busy this summer. Our weekends have been packed with visitors- and we are loving it! A few weekends ago Matt and Shannon came to see us and stayed with us Friday-Saturday, then Granny and Grandpa made the trip up for lunch on Sunday. Then the Mangums made a surprise visit! Camdyn is a CU-TIE! She and Bryson played so well together.

Here they are being goofy!

 And this kid--- A. DORABLE. Enough said.

 Bryson showing Crosby how to play with the See N Say.

 Sweet Boys!

 We have taken full advantage of the summer and have been spending lots of evenings at the pool and at friends' houses. We have found that it is easier just to throw them all in the tub together and put them in PJs before we drive home. The kids love it and we get to stay out later- everyone wins!

Bentley and Bryson

 We have really been enjoying our new Home Church. Right now we are doing a series called "My Story." The guys and girls are meeting separately for the summer. One week the guys watch the kids so the girls can have Bible study, then the next week we switch. Every third week we have a social night. Last week it was to a local splash pad. I didn't get many pictures- but we had a lot of fun. We are feeling so blessed to have found this group!

 Bryson + Popsicles = BFFs

That is just a taste of our summer so far. I am loving the {somewhat} organized chaos of having a full house most of the time. Lazy days and family and friends. Doesn't get much better than this! 

Couples Shower

On June 11th we celebrated Ambree and Kent's upcoming marriage by throwing them a couples shower. My mom was so sweet to watch Bryson at our house for the weekend so that Jason and I could have a weekend in Dallas by ourselves.

Friday night we made the trip and stayed with Amy and Zach at their apartment. We stayed up WAY too late--- I hadn't laughed that hard in a long time {it was just what I needed!}. Saturday morning Amy and I ran to Sam's and bought flowers so that I could make flower arrangements, then we met Matt and Shannon at Chili's for lunch. We missed Bryson, but it was definitely nice to relax and enjoy every one's company without worrying about chasing a toddler around.

After lunch Jason and I checked into our hotel for the evening. We stayed at the Westin in the Galleria. It was beautiful {and did I mention that it was in the Galleria?}. I shopped a little bit that afternoon and then we headed to the shower.

Me and the beautiful Bride-To-Be

 I thought this little tree was so cute. One of the other bridesmaids came up with it. Everyone wrote their words of advice or well wishes on the little paper ornaments and then hung them on the tree.

 The pretty cake that Cynthia made!

Simple and easy flower arrangements. I loved the way they turned out!

 A few of the guests...

 Bride and Bridesmaids!

 The Bride and Groom {to be!}

We stayed at the shower until 1am- which is some sort of record for us I'm sure! We had a wonderful time and are looking forward to all of the other wedding festivities in the next few months!

Splish! Splash!

This year we decided on a pool party for our little two-year old! I decided to write out the invitations on beach balls insteading of using a traditional invitation. It was a great idea {in my head}, but took a lot of work. Here is Jason blowing up all of the beach balls with his electric air pump.

Bryson was PUMPED!

 The final product...

More to come on Bryson's Second Birthday Bash!

Words to Remember

{I admit to stealing this title from Erin Hill :) }

A few weeks ago when Jason was in Tennessee on a business trip, Bryson and I went swimming and ate dinner with the Camps and Bocks.

Here is the conversation that followed that evening:

Bryson:  "Ella! Ella!"

Me: "Bryson, did you have fun with Ella tonight?"

[insert HUGE smile]

Bryson: "Uh-huh!"

Me: "Who else did you have fun with tonight?"

[expecting him to say Bentley]

Bryson: "Ummm... [cocking his head to one side]...

Myself!"

Oh, life with an almost two-year old!

No more strawberries!

A few weeks ago Bryson broke out in hives- all over! His trunk seemed to be the worst. I took him in to see the pediatrician. She said it was hives, and could be caused by anything on a list a mile long. I started to look back at what he had been eating just prior to breaking out. The night before he had strawberries, and then the next day he had strawberries for lunch. It was after waking up from his nap that afternoon that the hives were horrible! The saddest part is that he absolutely loves strawberries.  :(

He has only had strawberries once since this time, and even with Benadryl, broke out in hives. I am probably overly paranoid, but I know that he could have an anaphylactic reaction at any time. No more strawberries for this little boy!

One of my favorites...

...goldfish and all!