Life's a Beach

This weekend we went to Corpus Christi for a family reunion on Fred's Dad's side. We stayed with Fred's Uncle Phillip, and had a wonderful whirlwind of a weekend. We arrived late Friday night, hung out with Phillip Saturday morning, went to the reunion, then went to the beach, then to dinner. We got up the next morning and it was time to head home. It was so neat hearing about the history in Fred's Dad's family, and I found myself very interested in finding out my own family's history.
Here's the weekend in pictures:


Happily riding in the backseat


Fred's Grandma let Fred use her DVD player... he enjoyed some Blue's Clues and Fraggle Rock



Checking out Uncle Phillip's Bachelor Pad


Waking up Uncle Phillip


Hanging out after a bath in the sink


Fred's Mama and Uncle Phillip


Headed for the toy box as soon as we got to the reunion


After playing, Fred fell asleep in his Great-great Aunt Jo Ann's arms


Fred won a bag for being the youngest family member in attendance, Jo Ann won an award for living the closest to the reunion


The Risinger family had 12 children. 8 of them had decendants. This is Josephine Antoniette's decendants (and spouses)


4 Generations!


Fred running down the beach


Fred running from Fred's Mama


Our little family walking down the beach


Playing in the sand


Fred loved the sand!


Fred's Great great Uncle Ralph


Jackie drinking from Fred's bottle! Haha!


Playing with Uncle Phillip before getting on the road again.

I love summer!

I love summer. For me summer has always been a time for travel and time with friends. A time for adventure that the working school year does not allow for, but the non-working summertime does. This year is no different. The adventures can take place in the living room at my own house in my own living room. Fred is an adventure all by himself!

Today was fun. We've started the last three mornings with a long walk around our neighborhood, but this morning we couldn't because of the rain. We woke up, played, then it was time to go and meet our friends The Hardins for some fun at the Little Elm Library. There we saw a clown that is doing a library tour to get the kids excited about the circus coming to town. Honestly, it made ME excited that the circus is coming to town!


waiting for the clown to come in


Watching Kelly The Clown get set up




Fred was VERY interested in the juggling considering his LOVE of balls








Fred and Kelly the Clown were talking to eachother!




After that Fred fell immediately asleep.

We headed to The Colony. Our first stop (that Fred slept through) was to my old house where the tree got struck by lightning in the terrible storms last evening.





Then we went and met Fred's Dad for lunch.



Always good times!

Fun day!

Yesterday Fred had his first playgroup experience. What an experience it was! The playgroup was graciosly held by Carter's Mommy at their house. Fred watched the large group of children for about twenty five minutes before he jumped up and was ready to get involved. Being Fred's Mama, I was so stressed about social issues because he wouldn't play right away. What a freak I am, right? That's okay though!

Carter's Mommy had the back yard set up like a splash park, and all of the children were having a blast!


Holding a ball and studying the kids


What is Carter doing?






Watching Carter do it


Watching a little girl do it


Now Fred is ready


Up at the top


Fred was trying to slide down the stairs, and Lincoln was coming up the stairs.



After a really fun morning and a REALLY long nap, Fred and I enjoyed playing for the rest of the afternoon. Fred's Grandma and Aunt Carla came over to play with Fred too!


Showing Grandma his new book


Playing blocks with Grandma


Showing everyone how he feed himself!

What a fun day that was! I love having the opportunity to have summer with Fred!

Summer is in full swing!

I, Fred's Mama, could not be ANY happier that it is summertime! I am even more amazed than usual with my little man, and I wish with everything that this summer didn't have to end. Can you believe that? It's the second official day, and I can't get enough of Fred. He's walking all over the place, and he understands SO much. He's amazing. We watched some Sesame Street today, and he watched for a little while, and laughed hysterically at Big Bird. I had to look at him (he was in my lap) to make sure he was looking at Big Bird and not Penny. We then turned off the t.v., and went walking, then to the park. After the park it was time to take a nap then head to lunch... our first official lunch of the summer. It's VERY exciting- the same group as last summer! Yay! Haha, I just realized that I didn't get any pictures of the adults! At least there will be next week!


running to Madison


trying to get the new trio singing group in a picture


Laughing at the girls


running towards Madison


trying to make a getaway with Lauren


Pretty girl!


Trying to share...

Then Aunt Holly came over to play for a little while. Baby Cheyanne is growing bigger by the day!


Playing with Aunt Holly


Love Aunt Holly and Baby Cheyanne!