A day in the life of Reese

Junie B. Jones

This is Jaden with the one and only Junie B. Jones seconds after she got her autograph. Ty wasn't nearly as interested, as Jaden, in snapping pics and getting his playbook signed.

As an early Valentine's Day celebration we took Jaden and Ty to see the play Junie B. Jones and A Little Monkey Business. They both really liked it. Jaden liked it so much so that we are looking into her being able to take some classes that the theater offers. And Ty enjoyed it so much that he wants to go for round two. So he's decided that taking his friends to see Junie B. will be a perfect way to celebrate his upcoming 6th birthday.

Sleeping Beauty's Cottage

Over MLK weekend we shacked up in this adorable cabin that we quickly dubbed Sleeping Beauty's Cottage. Kyle and I aren't big on Texas camping but must admit that we didn't feel like we were in Texas at all. We stayed at Bastrop State Park which is near Austin. The park was built up in this very unique area rightfully named The Lost Pines. I've not encountered anything quite like it in the state of Texas. It reminded me of my childhood surroundings in the Evergreen State. Also, the cabins sat right on the lake that is in the video above. And the picture showing the bridge was located right outside our cabin which you can barely make out in the background through the trees. The surroundings were so quaint.

We took advantage of the great out doors as best we could before the sun set. After which, we gathered in our cozy cabin with a crackling fire enjoying stories, s'mores and plenty rounds of UNO (where we learned that Jaden is a cheater). We can't wait to head back next year as we are pretty sure we'll be making a tradition of it.