Destin Vacation Part 1

 We made another trip to Destin to enjoy the beautiful beaches. We went with Jared's family, his mother-in-law, and my parent.

Celebrating my dad's 66th birthday!

 Enjoying the brownie bowl

These two are great playmates (Austin and Morgan)

 Working on a puzzle together

4th of July craft

Tired after long days in the sun

Pool time

(Note that Austin is officially a swimmer without floaties! He had to wear them at the beach though...)

Brenham Vacation Part 2

Kara was generous enough to take some family pictures for everyone:

On Thursday we took a day trip to Washington-on-the-Brazos and Barrington Living History Farm in order to change up the pace on vacation. We went to the museum and did a hike.

Learning about the signing of the of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836. 

Barrington Living History Farm

Followed by some ice cream at the Bluebell Factory

The kids played Werewolves for quite a long time together a few times! (It was awesome!)

Beautiful scenery from the property

A common sight this vacation: tarantulas (eek!)

It was nice to escape the pandemic a little bit and just enjoy being together as family. It was so fun to play games and laugh together!

Brenham Vacation Part 1

We were supposed to take an extended family vacation to Durango, Colorado, but because of COVID-19, we decided to stay closer to home. The ranch we stayed at was such a great property! We took advantage of the pool every day, and the shuffle board and ping pong tables were popular as well.

Eating ice cream by the pool

Austin and Morgan on top of the look-out tower

A new outdoor game that we enjoyed on this vacation: Kubb

Trying a new game: Cartographers

The Game of Things, a common game when we get together.

Horseback riding--super hot, but the kids had fun

Carter won Luman over--a tough feat!

Sculpting activity for the kids

Clayton did some fizzy fruit for us, which was such a fun way to eat fruit!!

(dried ice + fruit in a cooler for several hours)

Celebrating Kara's birthday with some Texas sheet cake.