Tuesday, June 27, 2017

staycation 2017...

This year we really wanted to do something fun as a family, but with our busy schedules this summer a vacation away was going to be tough.  We finally decided on a "staycation" right here in Dallas.  Marley's only request was that she get to stay in a hotel...oh the goals for a 4-year-old. ;)
We had seen a lot about the Hilton Anatole and with Adam's job he gets a great rate so that's where we ended up.
Unfortunately, the day we were going Marley woke up not feeling so hot and it was pouring rain.  We took Marley to the doctor that morning and she really only had bad allergies so we felt good to go.  We headed to the hotel that afternoon and the rain had finally stopped.  They have a wonderful little waterpark at the hotel, Jadewaters, and it was perfect for us!  Marley LOVED the giant waterslide...zero fear for that girl!  She also loved the "canoes" in the lazy river (aka tubes).  We stayed for two days and really had a great time.  We highly recommend Jadewaters for your staycation here in Dallas!  On the way home we asked Marley what her favorite part was and of course she said, "The elevator."  Oh, well...




"Canoes" with daddy!




Can you find Marley?!














 

Cartwheels on the lawn!




 

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

party time...

So I am way....behind on this post, but this summer so far has been crazy busy!
On May 28th, we had Marley's 4th. birthday party at Hope Park.  Last year we had her 3rd. birthday at the Splash Pad and this year Marley wanted to have her party at the park.  They have an amazing park that is great for children of all ages.  Now as you probably recall from Marley's last birthdays, it has rained EVERY.YEAR. on her birthday/party!  Well this year was no exception!  It started out a really nice day, but just as the party started it began to sprinkle lightly.  I decided we should go ahead and eat cookies, blow out the candle and open presents just incase it came a downpour.  Luckily, it stopped and the temperature was perfect!  The kids had a blast and we were so glad that all of Marley's friends got to come out and celebrate with us!


Marley and Brooklyn





Marley and Alex 


Brooklyn, Marley and Harlow





 
 
Marley, Landry and Cade


Cade, Marley and Erin
 



 
 

 
Ranger



 
Adrian and Erin