Sweet Baby A

Miller Outdoor Theater

Sammie's ballet friend Noelle invited us to see Camp Rock at the Miller Outdoor Theater. We hesitated only because it is summer in Houston and the play is at an amphitheater...little did we know that we would be front and center (literally)! The stage is air-conditioned and we were in heaven. Alayna and I had to take a few detours to the sidelines, but still had a great time.

Schlitterbahn New Braunsfels

We finally made it to Schlitterbahn! Sammie (I should say Blake), has been looking forward to this trip for years. Now that Sam is tall enough for all the rides, we loaded the car and headed up before school let out for the summer.

We had a great time! No crowds and no lines!

Alayna and I followed these two fools around to all the slides.Sammie insisted that I go on them too. Sam was able to ride everything twice...pretty clever.

Things we did right: Come while school is in, 1st ones in & last ones out, bring food & drinks, water shoes, Baby Bjorn. Lessons learned: Park on the new side, bring a rolling cooler, only need one towel, don't need to bring chairs/umbrellas/strollers.
We weren't able to do the 40 minute tube float. Definitely a must for the next trip in August...yes, it is already planned. Thumbs up!

Everyone's favorite part of the day was floating along on the lazy river in tubes. Even Alayna enjoyed her very own tube.

Sam rode everything fearlessly!

Blake teased Sammie, "I bet Grandma & Papa didn't come because they are too scared." Sammie's reply, "no, they couldn't come because they are too old!" A perfect ending to any mini-vacation...BBQ, hotel pool, Bucee's and San Marcos Outlets.

Seven Meadows Sail Fish Swim Team

We have had Samantha talking about and excited for the neighborhood swim team ALL year! Sign ups came and Aunt Melissa waited in line for hours just so Sammie could get a spot on the team. Each day at 4pm we would walk down to the pool for practice. Our neighbors, Mary Beth & EmmaLyn, a friend from ballet and a church friend were all there. The only problem? Swim team is all business and no fun. :( We figure you can only motivate a 4 year old so hard before you cross the line of a pushy parent. There is no secret she is a swimmer and loves the water, but after 3 weeks of practice EVERYDAY...Sam respectfully declined further attendance. :) We are going to put her in a year-round team and have her better prepared for next year.

Adamson Ballet Recital

Samantha performed in her ballet recital. She did a great job!There were 12 little girls dancing "together."

"Never Grow Up...Not Me!

Backstage with Mom
Sammie, Noelle & Olivia

"They're Blu-tiful!"

Fan Club

Swimming with Baby A

Cystic Fibrosis Walk

We were invited to walk with Jared Griffeth in downtown Houston's 'Great Strides' Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis. We were honored to be a part of this day and just love this little guy!