Spring and Summer Fun

We had such a nice spring in Fort Worth this year -- I am so lucky that the mild temperatures came in a year when I'm big and pregnant! If only June and July would be cool, too... Oh, well. We do live in Texas.

Here are a few pictures from Carson's birthday back in April. His birthday fell the same week as Easter this year, so we had some of his friends over for brunch and an Easter Egg hunt -- followed by make-your-own-cupcake time. (i.e. mommy was too lazy to decorate them herself!). We ended up with a really nice day and great company -- all around a good party!

Brunch -- yum!

Easter Egg chaos

Over Memorial Day weekend, we went over to Lake DeGray in Arkansas with the Myrick side. Lake DeGray is a state park, which means there isn't a lot of commercial development on the banks. There are a few cabins for rent -- in fact, we used to stay in these cabins when we were growing up, too! It was a beautiful weekend, and it was fun to introduce Carson to a place that has nostalgic value for me. Also always fun to get to see family!

Here are a few from the boat:

Daddy enjoying the ride.

Captain Uncle John

Mommy and Carson take a turn at the wheel. (and trying to avoid photos in the maternity swim-wear... so flattering!)

Aunt Margaret enjoying the water. It was a little on the cold side, but it still felt nice to get in for a minute.

(Carson just watched from the boat. A little too cold. And maybe a little too scary.)


Why get in when there's so much fun to be had on the boat? Snacks, toys, sunshine...


Here's a turtle we found on a short hike over at the Lake DeGray lodge one afternoon. Where did his head go?


Finishing off the afternoon hike with a lollipop and a sit with Grandpa in the air conditioning.