Fun with Cousins.

Branson's cousins came to spend the day with him last week while Nana watched Branson. They had a blast playing at Burger King, in the sprinkler park and at the house.

Branson and Amy were coloring with chalk on the back porch... Branson wanted Amy to sit closer to him and kept moving through the chalk! He was filthy by the time they were done!

Sunset Tour and Hot Springs

We decided to tour the lake on the sunset cruise... although a storm was rolling in and the guide was really goofy, we had a good time! Branson was a little concerned about the Tundar, but his Daddy helped reassure him that he was safe.

Tuesday we rented a pontoon boat and went out on the lake on our own. I forgot my camera, but Jenn took lots of great pics (I just don't have them here at work!) After riding the boat, we headed to Hot Springs where we saw the sights, went up in the Mountain Tower and had dinner with a friend of ours from high school! (It was great to see you Sara!)

Until next year~

Day 3 - Degray State Park

Unlike our park choice in Texas, our site in Arkansas was a little less roomy, but the lake was AMAZING and Peaceful! We had a great time hanging out and catching up with friends! Branson finally was able to learn the Manchas names and settled on Rolo, Jenny and LaLa.

Branson, Brandon, Jenny, LaLa and I went horseback riding while Rolo went golfing Monday morning. Branson absolutely loved it! Brandon and Branson's horse was named Sam and he was pretty slow... Brandon kept making Branson laugh by saying "Sam is sooooo sllllooowwww!" Branson hasn't stopped saying it since we rode!

Day Two - Crater of Diamonds or Dirt!

On the drive to our final campground, we stopped by the Crater of Diamonds State Park in hopes of hitting it big! Although we didn't find any diamonds, we found some quartz which was cool. It was exceptionally HOT in the black dirt so we took a dip in the little water park which was very nice!

Family Vacay!

Our second annual family trip this year took us and the Manchas to Arkansas. We pulled their travel trailer and headed north, stopping at the Bob Sandlin State Park in Pittsburg, TX to break up the drive. The campsite was beautiful and spacious, but not much can be said about the lake/swimming area... though we did take away some memorable moments and one gruesome black eye courtesy of Branson!

Austin Zoo

Nonna, Papa and I finally made it out to the Austin Zoo on Friday. Branson had a great time feeding the goats, riding the train and seeing the Peacocks. Look closely and you'll see that Papa and Branson wore almost the exact same outfit! Camo hat, orange shirt, dark green shorts and white socks!!! Must run in the family!

Sprinkler Park

As all of you Texans know, it has been VERY HOT here lately. Branson and I took advantage of our local sprinkler park the other day. Surprisingly no one was there and he had the whole place to himself!