"Fall"ing in love with Texas!

It's Fall Y'all! I'm a little surprised how quickly Texas has felt like home. It might be because it feels a lot like where I grew up in So. California- the climate being very similar. However the fall here is much more colorful (but still has the 70 degree temperature!) These are some pictures I took on my jog with Danelle today.

In this picture, you can see how it runs past downtown.
I had to add another picture of Danelle's "random toys". I don't know if other kids do this or not- but she loves the non-toys as toys... (that would be a tooth brush she has there...)


This trail is several miles long and it runs along a river. Danelle loved feeding the ducks and swans.

This would be our sleepover friend for Thursday night- Tootsie. Danelle was in love to say the least. Special note- I learned to make hair bows for Danelle finally, one of which she's showing off here!!! I can't believe how much you have to pay for one of those things when I could make it for $1 myself!

Riviera Maya & Cozumel Island

WARNING: If you hate seeing a bazillion pictures on blogs, please stop reading right now!

Ok, for the rest of you, here are the pics from our vacation. Lane and I had a blast to say the least! All-Inclusive is the way to vacation! We stayed at the Aventura Spa Palace and I don't think a better hotel exists! We decided to keep it really low key and not over plan our activities. We did some golfing and snorkeling on Cozumel Island(thanks to Lane's wonderful Spanish skills- he talked them into taking us out on our own private boat to do it! gracias! :) Most importantly we chilled out on the beach!

Snorkeling on Cozumel Island was awesome!! I'm sure for Lane it wasn't all that great though since he's been scuba diving so many times- places like the Red Sea to name a few!

Viva Mexico! (like the flag in back :)
On the ferry ride over to the island! Beautiful clear blue waters!Lots of this going on during the vacation!

Golfing- well me trying to golf at least...
Courtyard in our hotel.
More hotel shots... many resturants and bars, and cool tiki huts for spa/massage stuff...
One of the MANY pools with swim up snack bars and drinks! Many (virgin) pina coladas!!!!

So many staff members!!! And it was not crowded at all being November and all!Beautiful grounds!


Best room service ever! I loved eating breakfast out on our patio with the ocean view!
Me in paradise!!
Yeah, that would be a double jacuzzi in our room, overlooking the beach! Staying out late! Man it's been awhile since we've done that! Thanks grandparents for babysitting!

She's Walking!