Galveston

I'm finally getting around to posting some pictures from our Galveston trip we took a couple of weekends ago. We spent the weekend at the Brewer's beach house with Nathan, Missy, Briley, Erin, Mike, Kristal & Abby. It was really a lot of fun. And, for Abby & Isabella...their first trip to the beach. So... here are the much awaited pictures. Enjoy!

the Brewer's beach house

heading to the water

first dip in the ocean with Daddy

Lovin' the sand...

but not so sure about the water!

building castles in the sand...

Nathan fishing with Forrest...Forrest Gump!

the Altons

beach babes

Erin, Missy, Kristal & Alice

these girls sure do love their daddies

Heading home on the ferry & enjoying the wind.:)

Baptism Pictures

Our Sweet Baby Girls

Last Sunday, September 17th, was really special to our family for 2 reasons. We had Isabella baptised & it was also the 2nd anniversary of our little angel, Mary Alice. So, I guess you could say the day was a little bittersweet. My wonderful older sister, Cassie, & her husband, Mark, are Isabella's Godparents. We are so happy that they accepted our offer because we know they will be wonderful influences in Isabella's life. We had the baptism at St. Helen's and then had a BBQ at Mom & Dad's afterwards. It was so much fun getting to see everyone & know that they were all there for our precious daughter. Afterwards, Anthony, Isabella & I drove out to the cemetery to visit our sweet little angel. It is really important to us to make sure we let Isabella know about her sister. We will teach her that she has a special little angel up in heaven that is always looking out for her.

Isabella with her parents & Godparents :)

Mommy, Isabella, & Daddy

Visiting Mary Alice
(these pictures are actually from a few weeks ago)

Spending time with friends...

Visit from the Poths

Kristi & Lex stopped in Austin on their way to San Antonio from Dallas as a pit stop on their Texas tour. We were so lucky that we got to go out to dinner with them & meet up with Angela & James. Lex did a great job with Isabella, his first time holding a baby...how sweet. Kristi was a true natural holding sleepy Bella while I tried to finish my dinner. Watch out Poths...they say babies are contagious! :)

Visiting the Brewers

We got to see the Brewer's for a short visit when I had a last minute interview in Houston. (Don't worry...we have no plans of moving any time soon!) Isabella & Briley didn't even have time to play together because we got there so late Thursday night Briley was already asleep. Then, Briley left before Isabella woke up on Friday. Yet, Missy & I were still able to squeeze in some picture time!

an Ole' Ag with a Future Ag

she's such a happy morning baby

Daddy Nathan & Baby B

The boys are back in town!...& Tina!

After 2 very long months in Morocco, Tina & the boys...Jaouad, Amar & Jamal, are back home in Texas. It seemed like such a long time that they were gone & we're so happy to have them all here. The boys both had their heads shaved while they were over there by Jaouad's father. We all miss Amar's beautiful curls, but they both look like such little cuties with their peach-fuzz. I can't believe how big both of them got in just 2 months!

Isabella showing off her beautiful Moroccan robe from Tina & the boys.

On the Go!

So, Tuesday was a really big day for Isabella. She decided she was going to learn how to sit up by herself & take her first few crawling steps. She's been working on both of these goals for a while now. For the past several weeks she has been a rocker...on her hands & knees that is. We knew it was only a matter of time before she would be crawling. So, we've just been sitting back, watching and waiting. She hasn't completely mastered the crawling, but she's getting pretty close. After her first couple of "steps" with her hands & knees, if she still hasn't reached whatever object she is going for, she takes a big lunge forward. She's become quite the leaper. It's so much fun to see her discovering her new abilities. The best reward is when she looks up at us & gives us a big smile as if she's saying, "Daddy, Mommy...look what I just did!"

1...

2...

3!

Look at me!!!

Ready...?

DIVE!!!

Lovely Locks

I am posting this for the simple fact that Amy thought Isabella's hair was hilarious the other morning when she woke up & she insisted that I take a picture. So, here it is for all of you that heard about it. As you can see, Isabella doesn't really know what all the fuss was about. :)

After bath time the other night I decided to put Isabella's hair up in her first pony tail. It is getting sooo long!

Welcome to the Blog Life

So, my sister finally decided to start a blog. YAY!!!!!! Now we can all keep up with the Solis family (& Rosie) in beautiful Hawaii. I'm so excited! Go check out their site:
http://www.hawaiifam.blogspot.com/

Visiting the Altons

Kristal, Abby & Mike

This past weekend we went to visit our friends, Mike & Kristal in Keller. Our good friend, Erin, only lives about 5 minutes away from them & the Brewers made the trip as well. All five of them were Resident Advisors with me at A&M. So, it was a great weekend for us to catch up with some of our old RA buddies. We had such a wonderful time getting to hang out with everyone!

me & Baby B

Abby's roller coaster was a big hit

Briley Bear on her first roller coaster ride

relax mode

she's so cute!!!

We tried to get the girls to take a picture together,
but Isabella was just in the mood for something to eat...

playing peek-a-boo with Erin

Isabella with Daddy after we got back...look closely to see what we took her to do.