Vacation

This past week we packed up the Trailblazer and headed West. We vacationed in West Texas. The first stop was San Angelo to visit Lane's parent'. We had a great time just hanging out and eating yummy dinner with Lena Kate's Leelee and Grandpa. She is quite fond of both of them and proudly calls YeeYee by name...or close enough. We are still working on Grandpa but she still has him by the little finger-literally. She goes and gets him and pulls him to the door to take her outside. I'm pretty sure he doesn't mind. Thanks for having us Leslee and Gary, we always have a great time and only wish we could be there more often. We'll try, I promise. Lena Kate had a great time swimming in the pool Leelee got her for their house. That little girl loves the water.

Then we headed further west for a little getaway to The Gage Hotel in Marathon, TX. The hotel is pretty much all that is there, plus a few shops and diners. We ate breakfast next door, relaxed, swam and took a couple of day trips to Alpine and Marfa. Dinner at The Reata was a must and OH SO GOOD. We also really enjoyed dinner at The Gage. Lena Kate made it through all the meals without any major breakdowns...a few close moments, but overall she was a great traveler! I even a got a massage while Lane took over LK duties for me. It was wonderful because my back was killing me and I just got to lay down and relax for an hour. There are no TVs or phones in the rooms at The Gage and we didn't miss it. LK watched movies on the computer during rest time and Lane and I read some. The hotel is really cool, I highly recommend it. I love the Western/cowboy decor and Spanish Hacienda grounds. The flowers were beautiful-and drought resistant :)

Hold on to your pants-I know how excited you must be-here are some pictures!

The Gage Hotel in Marathon, TX is a great escape in the middle of nowhere. Lena Kate loved the fountain, of course!

The cutest one in town is all about sitting on her knees these days-especially while eating. No need for a highchair-she says she wants knees.

My view alot of the weekend and I couldn't ask for anything more!

She had to try on the boots. Mama kinda liked them too. I couldn't afford anything in this little shop, but wanted everything. I had to get out quickly.

Aren't they just precious?

LK's playground = tree stump.

Dinner at the Reata = enough said!

This little gal LOVES ice cream

Daddy LOVES this place. We could all spend a fortune here. Lane was finally able to get a belt to go with his C- belt buckle Chili gave him.

The view on the way to Alpine from Marathon.

Lena Kate found a friend. Maverick is the resident lobby dog at The Gage. He is soooo sweet. I loved how they were both sitting on the step.

Hugs for Maverick

Swimming at Leelee and Grandpa's. We didn't' bother with a suit, just the swim diaper. She prefers it that way if we are in the shade :)

Floating on her back

Cheesin it

More on the 2nd 1/2 of our trip tomorrow.....I know the suspense is killing you..hahaha.