Mini Vacation...

We took a mini vacation to San Antonio this summer to get away and see Grant's aunt Betty Jo, and cousin Mark, his wife Karen and their kids Travis and Gage (Grant has a very small extended family, in fact those people are all of them). It was a nice break for the weekend and take the kids out of Dallas.

We ended up going to the Japanese Gardens in San Antonio. The kids had fun running around the paths and looking in the koi ponds.

 The gardens are located next to the zoo, and we hopped on their train for a quick choo choo ride.

 Emory sat for the whole train ride holding her ticket just like this.

 Our little goofballs!

Gabe's First Driving Lesson...

Emory was kind enough to give Gabe some driving lessons in the back yard. He didn't seem that interested in steering, so Em thought it was best for her to drive from the passenger side.

 He picked up on it after awhile.

 A big two thumbs up from big sister!

It's a good thing Gabe got some practice in, because he ended up getting his own jeep!! The kids love washing their jeeps together.

New Cousin...

Our sweet little nephew William James Zimmerman was born on July 26th, 2012 and he is super adorable! Emory was very excited to go up to the hospital and hold Will. Gabe was more concerned with getting out of the room, but I am sure in time they will be little buddies causing all sorts of trouble soon enough.

 Grandpa helping Em with Will.

 Uncle Grant (aka the baby whisperer) and his nephew.

 Me and the little charmer.

Welcome to the family baby Will! We are so happy to have a beautiful niece and an adorable nephew!