Thanksgiving in Texas, 2010

Papa & Karson. As you can see, KK has quite the extra character added to his face. Every day while we were on vacation he seemed to add another scratch, cut, bonk or bruise.

He was so tired he fell asleep on the boat ride tour of the Riverwalk area.

We spent a day at Seaworld San Antonio. Karson is a lucky boy, he's been there 3 times already and he's only 2. Thank you G & G Siver for taking us!

Karson has since fallen in love with his stuffed penquin Grandma Jackie bought him. He takes it everywhere with him...daycare, in the car, to bed.

Is that not the perfect pose?! How handsome! Karson did great riding the bull at Market Square

Just needs a rope and he's set.

Delicious Mexican cuisine at Mi Tierra Restaurant

Mariachi band played for us one night at supper in San Antonio.

Papa Jim took KK for a spin around the yard on his big mower. He thought that was great!

My dad took Pete fishing with a friend of his in the gulf bay area. As you can tell, they had success and Pete was loving it.

Testing out the waters

So windy he couldn't keep his eyes open very well and mommy forgot his sunglasses.

It was so cute to watch Karson by the water. He would tip toe and try to chase the water as the waves would roll in. It was really the first time that he would remember the beach, gulf or ocean.

KK & Mommy put our toes in the sand

The first day we were there Karson and I went for a trip into Port Lavaca to the beach area. It was about 80 degrees so very warm but water was cool and it was windy.

Karson really loved ALL SIX dogs! Although...Eva HATED him so we just left her alone. Every time he was by her he would say " That one bite me." She has no teeth. Harriet kind of liked him. He called her the "little guy" since she is so dainty and delicate. Lucy became his best friend. Rhett and Scarlet weren't sure what to think of him but seemed to like him by all the licks he got. Oliver hid most of the time, scared of all the noise.

Swinging in the hammock in Papa's backyard.

We spent the weekend up north in Duluth, MN at the Edgewater Waterpark Resort with the Wersal family - it was our Christmas gift from Grandpa & Grandpa Wersal. It's a historic town on Lake Superior with many neat old buildings and quaint stores. We arrived Friday afternoon, as fast as we could get checked in we hit the pool. Saturday was filled with more waterpark fun, a visit to the fresh water aquarium, a brief view of the lake at the museum and a nice meal. Oh...and we must mention the 3am fire alarm sounds that resulted in us all having to evacuate the hotel as their was a fire in the ventilation system on the roof. We hung out in the truck for about 45 mins until we were allowed to return inside.

Kalahari Resort - Wisconsin Dells

We stayed at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells this past weekend for a convention for some friends. It was like being in a jungle or on a safari. The resort was HUGE, so many activities and events each day. Karson was a little young for most of them but he enjoyed the waterpark. If you want to check it out go to www.kalahairresorts.com/wi.

Daddy & Karson on the lazy river

Big boy learns how to slide

Mommy & Karson float in the pool

Dad attempts "Flow Rider" surfing.

Weekend trip to DeSmet, SD

Karson LOVES bananas! While we were at Grandma Katie's Pete gave him the entire banana to just bite off of. He thought that was pretty cool.
We had a wonderful time but it was a short two days. We brought Pete's parents with us as they had never been to my lovely hometown. Took them to a few things including Redlin Art Center in Watertown and The Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant. Pete took his parents golfing at Kingsbury County Country Club while we visited with family. Karson liked playing with Cousin Tate and Aunt Vonnya. We all enjoyed a delicious supper at the Caberet in Carthage to celebrate Aaron and Pete's birthdays.