Saturday, July 16, 2011

First Official Family Vacation

We took our first vacation together as a family of three this week. We did not go far or stay long, but we had a great time. We headed to Bastrop to the Lost Pines Hyatt Resort.
Greg surprised us with a great suite... here is David enjoying the big bed

one bathroom

our kitchen

dining room

our living room

second bath

After admiring our room we headed to dinner. David has decided he needs to feed himself. It is messy, but we are impressed with his skill, he scoops...

brings his utensil towards his mouth

and in it goes... after some veggies

David headed to the kids buffet... Daddy helped him fix his plate. The buffet was at his level and he loved watching what was placed on his plate...




he even got dessert... and liked it! David is not a sweet tooth like his Mama.

After dinner David sat down to do a little coloring
After that we headed back to our suite to unpack and get ready for the pool

David loved being able to walk in and out of the water


David and Daddy in the Crooked River


David liked the sand on his feet

at the splash pad

walking in the pool

David is ready for a change of scenery

time to dry off

and head over for Smores at the fire pit... David was unsure about roasting the marshmallows, but

he loved how they tasted!



time to run around and get some of that energy out before bedtime




A tired little guy with grass stuck to the marshmallow on his face. He played hard!
David took his first bath in a bath tub with no child seat or tub, he was fairly proud!

We took a "hike" around the grounds Friday morning after breakfast

We saw many animals

David and Daddy at the Colorado River

Hoss - the Hyatt dog

A nap after such an eventful morning, look at those little feet

David petting the horses before our wagon ride


On the wagon ride

Then it was time for lunch by the pool

David enjoying lunch

After a quick swim David led the way to the car... keys in hand. We all had a great time and wish we could have stayed longer!

4 comments:

  1. Luke says our hotel room was "boring" compared to your suite, and he likes the "fancy hallway" in the last picture. He also requested a better picture of the McQueen spoon or fork.

    I like the marshmallow/grass picture. The lazy river looks really nice,and I want a bite of that hamburger! Looks like you all had fun.

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  2. Luke is right! Our "two hotels" as Luke called them, were boring compared to your suite. Although, Jan would not agree to getting a room with a kitchen. That means cooking' eek!

    David is really walking around everywhere - we especially liked the one of him walking through the sand. Lila liked the sand, too. Such a big boy, walking, swimming, and taking a bath in a tub with only his toys.

    We would say you three had a fond first vacation!

    Love, Grandad and Gram

    P.S. We see David packing himself in the suitcase. We hope he is on his way to Grandad's and Gram's.

    Love to you three -

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  3. We've been thinking about doing this, but not sure it would be fun for both boys at this age. Looks like Kace would enjoy it too!!!?? You would recommend it?

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  4. Missy -
    I think both boys would have a good time. There may be times that Riley would want to do something Case wouldn't, ex: water slides, but for the most part you could do most everything with both boys. We wish we had planned a longer stay. We just went over night thinking there would not be alot for a 1 year old... we were wrong!

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