Deep in the Heart of Texas

Friday July 1 & Saturday July 2

We are back in TX! This was the first stop on our trip and it will be our last before we head home to FL. When we left Albuquerque yesterday I told the kids “Baby Mercy or Bust.” My dear friend Bri who was pregnant when we left, gave birth to her third child, Mercy Joy. She is a week old today and beyond precious. She cries the tiny baby cries and Annabelle stands in front of her singing “don’t cry, it will be all fine.” I love Annabelle’s made up songs and the way she tries to make people feel better. This morning we watched Bri and Josh’s two older ones so they could take Mercy to her one week checkup. This afternoon we hung out with Amber and Esteban and floated down the Comal River. It was so hot, the river felt nice and cool. It took a little bit to get everyone settled and we think a tube might have had a hole because it deflated quickly, but it was still a beautiful, enjoyable time with friends. Caleb and Josh were just chilling in their tubes. It was funny to see them so relaxed!

Saturday night we met up with the Bellavia family at Bigz Burgers. Anthony and Dave have been friends since college in Nebraska and it’s been fun to watch our families grow together. Their oldest Gio is around Caleb’s age and Lucas is Annabelle’s age. We enjoyed burgers, catching up, and watching the kids run around outside.

Mercy Joy

Meeting baby Mercy first thing in the morning

Liam, Annabelle, Faith and Abel at the kids table

Getting ready to float down the river! We left Liam with our friends and took their daughter Faith, who’s the same age as Annabelle. It was great time talking’ and floatin’