Mexico

We had a (kid-free) Baron family trip to Akumal, Mexico.  Akumal is located between Playa del Carmen and Tulum and is known for having many turtles.  

The house we occupied was on Akumal Bay.  The bay here is beautiful, but also slightly treacherous to try and navigate.  The bay is filled with coral that is very sharp.  I think almost everyone in the family came away with a few battle wounds.  

We spent most of our days exploring, snorkeling, relaxing, and eating.  It was an awesome break after a stressful move!

We really enjoyed our new underwater camera!  

Thank you Barons for a great family reunion, and thank you Mom for watching two crazy kids!

Goodbye House!

It has been a bittersweet experience selling our home.  The homes in our area were selling very quickly (and over asking price)!!!  With our family growing we knew that a house change was soon approaching and so we took the plunge.  Our beautiful little home sold over asking price before it even hit the market.  We consider ourselves very
lucky and know that the Lord has been very mindful of us.

Some of our favorite things about this house have been...

• The beautiful kitchen.  It has been an awesome gathering place!  When we first bought the home we were attracted to the open floor plan and how spacious it feels inside.  

• The closets!  We had two in the master bedroom!

• The cul-de-sac we were situated on!  With two little boys it was wonderful.

• Our neighbors.  They were all very kind and I think we would have a hard time finding better people to live next to. 

• Our garage in the front of our house.  (A rarity in Frisco)  

 

 Now on to our next adventure!

Boo to you!

We had a very Happy Halloween.  Really, it was like we had two Halloweens between our church party and then the actual holiday.  The kids were in 7th Heaven.  Austin was confused as to why we got to go twice (and now thinks that should be the case with every holiday.)  He was also confused as to why all his candy magically went missing... it was delicious.  I know what you're thinking- we didn't really eat it.  We are not that mean.  It's just "hiding" in the laundry room and I may or may not sneak a piece every time I'm in there.

Tyler is thinking "Sure, I'll smile for canny (candy).  I'll do ANYTHING for canny"

Both boys enjoyed eating doughnuts on a string.  It was cute watching Tyler chase the doughnut around with an open mouth.  Finally the couple running the booth decided to hold the doughnut for him so he could actually get a bite.  Austin had no problem eating it and wonders why there are not doughnuts every time he goes to primary.  

We ended up trick or treating with most of the kids on our street.  

Tyler and Austin both went for suckers this year.  

Until next year... Happy Halloween!

Cookie Thief

Just a word of caution to those of you who decide to come visit.  Our home has a cookie thief.  I don't recommend falling asleep with a cookie in your hand- you may wake up to find that has gone mysteriously missing.

Thief #1

Thief # 2

Can you sense the mischief   

Colorado Trip

 We have been to Colorado three times already this year.  Usually we don't go this often, but we have had quite a few occasions to go.  The first trip was for my dad's 70th birthday, the second was for a family reunion, and the third was for my long time friend, Kelly's wedding.

I had to take a picture of the beautiful mountains.  The week before our trip the wildfires were burning up so these clouds over the mountains were a welcome sight.

Me and the beautiful bride herself!  The wedding was beautiful and didn't skimp on fun either!  I think the only bits of wedding drama was with the weather (it rained) and the bridesmaids dresses.  

Kelly was trying to be extra considerate and find an affordable option for bridesmaid dresses.  (I completely feel for her here.  Finding dresses for the bridesmaids was the BIGGEST headache from my wedding.)  So, that being said...  I love you Kelly and this now makes for a really good story.  

If you look at the photo posted below you will see that my dress is a different color than the others.  Sing it with me... "One of these things is not like the others..."  If you look a little closer you will also see that it is a slightly different style as well.  We all ordered the same dress in the same color from the same website.  (Which we discovered was someplace in China that doesn't have a customer support phone number)  Luckily, Kelly was an incredibly laid back bride and was able to laugh about it.  

My favorite part about the dress is the the tag says it is made from 50% polyester and 50% wire.  Really?  50% wire?  Must be a China thing.  All in all, we ladies all ended up looking very well endowed through the evening.  Props to my friend Lauren (the gal on the right.)  She is sewn into her dress.  

After the wedding festivities had tapered off we headed up towards Estes for the day.  We couldn't keep our little fish out of the river!  The river was SO cold, but that didn't seem to phase Austin.  He sure loves doing all things outdoors with his grandpa!  

        And his mom when no one else is available...      

Little Fishies and the Dad Shark

All the boys ready to start swimming.  

Here is Ty guy trying to keep up with his brother.  

 And last but not least: The Attack of the Dad Shark.  This elusive shark finds its way to our boys every time we go to the pool.  Instead of eating Tyler and Austin- he just tickles them.  Still, it's pretty scary.

The Georgia Barons come to Texas!

We had a great visit with the 'other' Barons.  They bring so much fun to our house!  The boys especially adore their Aunts and Grandparents.  On this trip we went to the zoo, made sugar cookies, enjoyed a glow party, had the girls babysit for us, and went on a date to Brio.  (a new favorite italian restaurant.)

We're grateful they come and visit.  We really do love it!

Can you find Rebecca?