This weekend was full of unforgettable, melt your heart moments. From a weekend of anniversary celebration, 5 week (almost 6 week) adventures in parenthood, and also an amazing family trip to the hill country, it sure was a perfect getaway. One of my favorite moments was this sweet melt your heart moment with my great Aunt Alice holding her sweet great great niece. Talk about love!
Before Aubrey made her debut, Oma and I had planned a sweet trip to the hill country to visit my great aunt. I couldn't wait to share our little lady with her. This woman sure holds a special place in my heart and I couldn't imagine a more perfect meeting. When looking at our calendar, this weekend was one of a select few available to travel. We knew we would be making the trip with a 5 (almost six) week old as well as celebrating on our fourth anniversary weekend. As a gift, my parents booked us a stay at a sweet little cottage on the river near by. Thanks again for a great gift.
To my beautiful family of three (and two furbabes), I couldn't imagine anything better. I am so thankful for this journey that God has given us. I'm thankful for the paths, the twists, the turns, the endless prayers for this little girl, and it brings me to tears. (of joy of course:) From a high school romance, college, our journey to Dallas, marriage, home ownership, and now our adventures in parenthood... it has been a true blessing. I sure want to soak up the sweet moments.
Days before our trip, I began making a list of items we would need to pack. Traveling with a 5 week old is much more of a difficult task than just the two. As a new mama, I didn't want to forget anything. So once again, for our two day excursion, I probably packed for a week. From pack n play bassinets, play mats, toys, clothes, food, diapers, wipes... the list goes on and on. When the Saturday morning came, we packed the car, took the dogs to doggy daycare, I got up the little lady, dressed, changed, bottles made, picked up breakfast, and made our way to Wimberley. Aubrey did such a good job on her first road trip. For the first hour she was wide awake and full of smiles. I couldn't believe the drive didn't put her to sleep. After we left Dallas, she quickly fell asleep. We did make a stop on the way up but then she was quickly out.
It was a little after 2:00 when we made our arrival. Oma and Opa were over joyed to see the little lady as was Alice. We spent the afternoon catching up, watching the birds, feeding the deer, and of course loving on Miss Aubrey. I sure do love watching my parents with her. They cannot get enough.
Opa and his little lady
After dinner, it was time to head to the cottage. Aubrey was a bit fussy. Growth spurt? Once we made our way to the cottage, we unpacked and put the little one to bed. It was great to have a few extra hours just to relax with my husband. The greatest gift came when she gave us another 7 hour stretch of sleep. I know that our days are probably limited and she may go back to her waking every hour or two, but for now, I will take it. The next morning, we got up and made breakfast. Or should I say attempted to make breakfast. Sadly the stove was a bit hotter than I had expected which kind of turned our savory breakfast into a bit of a burnt one. It was the thought that counts right?!? That morning we did enjoy some morning mosas and some sweet pictures on the patio, porch swing, and river. It was such a relaxed morning. I really do love the country.
After our morning together as a family of three, we went back to my
Great Aunt's house for some family fun and photography.
Could this face get any sweeter? Love her!
Four generations of woman and my amazing family. I have to say that these are some of the most special pictures I have. I am so thankful we had an opportunity to visit with my Great Aunt Alice and for her to see her great great niece, to spend time with Oma and Opa, and to enjoy some special family time in the hill country. It surely was a GREAT Weekend!
