Ava and I were invited to enjoy the Cargoni's home in Rockport for a couple of nights and we brought our friends Kristin and little Fiona with us. Fiona is 7 1/2 months and Ava is 10 1/2. They sat next to each other in the back seat and because this was their first time to have to share car space with anybody they cried from Austin to Luling. Okay, that may not seem a far distance, but the mommy's felt like a stiff drink by that time. One of them would cry and work the other into a frenzy. We laughed because we didn't know what to do! We thought about turning around heading back to Austin, but were determined to hit the coast and relax (very much needed) for a couple of days. Ahhhh, we made it. We had a fabulous time taking walks along Water Street, sipping our coffee on the front porch - watching the sun rise, sitting the girls in the (too) warm ocean water and dinner out on the town. Needless to say, we were all exhausted when we returned home, but had such a wonderful time together.
We met some friends last night at Waterloo Restaurant on 360. The restaurant is best known for their spectacular outdoor facility - which is perfect for all of the children to run around and play in the sand and on the play scape while the parents enjoy each others company, a drink and dinner. It is very casual and of course, hot! There was plenty of shade and nothing to complain about because it was just so nice visiting with everybody. This was Ava's first adventure to Waterloo and she loved it. She is mobile now and was able to experience the sand box for the first time. It is so fun to see her become aware of all that life has to offer - even the little things. She ate some dirt and got lots of it all over her outfit and in her shoes. The front of her shirt and her bottom were literally black! It is also funny for us to have a little one with us at Waterloo. For years past we have met our friends and their children at Waterloo and this was our first time to have our own little one. Full circle! 
