Lost Children!

Last weekend we were fortunate enough to spend time away at Hyatt Lost Pines in Bastrop, TX with our dearest friends and their kids. 

We've been wanting to do something like this for a long time and were especially thrilled that our friends, the Cumberworths were in town to join in on the fun. So the Stoners, the Cumberworths and the Zindas had one heck of a time enjoying sun, pools, and maybe one too many adult beverages under one roof...

Perhaps too much fun as the majority of the pictures involved the adults and NOT the kids...

But they were there too, and they REALLY enjoyed themselves as well. So much so that all of them were in bed pretty early and slept a little longer than usual.

 

I wish I would have gotten more pictures of all of the kids together but it was near impossible to get them (all of them) together at any one time. It was also near impossible to have the phones anywhere near the water because they were in constant danger of being thrown in. 

Jackson and James truly enjoyed hanging out with their amigos, Collier, Callan, Leighton and Corbin though. They also enjoyed the amenities the resort had to offer. They were obsessed with riding the bikes....

Watching and looking at the animals...

And eating all of the special treats. Which were conveniently offered everywhere. At ALL times. Too convenient if you ask me, but Jackson especially was in heaven...

Oh and did I mention they loved the bikes? We only did this activity a million times...

I am thrilled that the trip went to so smoothly and that everyone (especially the adults) thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We vowed to do this more often and all over so we are excited for the next big adventure :).

8 Years!!!

Yesterday Jack and I celebrated our EIGHT year anniversary! Where does the time go? The theme of this year's celebration has been 'Crazy 8'. It's been an incredibly crazy year with one more monkey added to the mix. Fun is ALWAYS had and life could not be any better. Thankful as always for our many blessings and we of course owe all our gratitude to God, for he is good. VERY good. Here's to 80 more anniversaries (well maybe not that many)...

Summer is ALMOST over...

I know, we've been bad about writing lately but this summer has been a whirlwind and we've enjoyed every last second. Life is starting to wind down and we are now getting ready for Fall, school (THANK GOD) and everything to just settle. For a minute anyways, we are forever on the go :).

Sand Babies

Apologies for the lack of posting. I've been in El Paso with the boys as of late and as always, we are enjoying our time here. 

Last week my mom had an errand to run in Ruidoso, NM so the boys and I decided to join her and take a detour in White Sands National Park. 

We were only going to take a bathroom break but a nice older couple asked us if we wanted their sleds because they didn't want to carry them in their car so we gladly said, "yes!" and decided to stay a little longer than intended. 

 I'm really glad we decided to stop because the boys, (and my mom and I of course) had soooo much fun. We didn't know if they'd love it or hate it, but Jackson and James enjoyed every second...

We'll most definitely be going back. These boys were COVERED in sand but they enjoyed every single minute!