yeehaw

(little bea's first pony ride)

(jackson & bea on the ponies)

we had two very special visitors this weekend. uncle mickey and cousin jack! 

we all drove out to the texas hill country and uncle mickey bought bea her first pony ride. 

she was a natural in the saddle and even shouted a joyous "yeehaw!".

Merry Christmas from the Family

(Beatrix on Christmas Day)

(Visitor on Christmas Day)

Beatrix, Daddy and Momma spent Christmas Eve at home with a big pot of Borscht.
Christmas Day Grammy, Granddad, and Great Gma Sally showed up with loads of gifts. Including a "strange" jolly man in a red suit.
The day after xmas, we all enjoyed an outing to the Austin Children Museum.. B and Daddy loved it so much I am almost certain we will be visiting again.

Keely and Marsden stopped by in the evening with some goodies, including a perfect sized wooden desk with a heart seat for B and boozy fruit cake for Momma.

Nana, Aunt Lisa and the cousins paid us a visit on the Tuesday after xmas. Despite the wet weather, the kids ran around in the backyard a bit and we all enjoyed a late lunch together.

Beatrix loves her family very much and it is always nice to spend time with everyone.

A Visit from Nana and Co.

Cousins: Ethan (hearts) Trixie

@ the capital under the Alamo shrine

Aunt Lisa and Trixie

Damon, Papa, Beatrix, Lisa Marie, Ethan, Bryan & Nana
@ ATX Reggae Fest