When Garrett Met Sammy

As Garrett and I began spending more and more time together, I knew that him meeting Sam was inevitable. As much as I knew that Garrett would be wonderful with Sam, and as much as he wanted to meet Sam, I was still really apprehensive. Too many child development classes I guess. I even told Garrett once that it might even be a year before I was ready for them to meet. Well that obviously did not happen. Things have moved quickly with Garrett and I in every sense of the word, including him meeting Sam.

Garrett wanted it to be fun when they met, so he came over and we all went to the park then had dinner. Let's just say that it did not go as we both hoped. Actually, I did not think it went badly but I knew Sam a lot better than Garrett did at that point, so I did not think he behaved that out of the ordinary. Garrett on the other hand had higher hopes, Sam was pretty stand-offish. Sam in general is not a very touchy, love-y kiddo, and it takes him a while to warm up to strangers, especially men. By the end of the evening I was left unsure of whether this would go any further.

The next day I went to work still worried, but my fears were calmed when I got a delivery of the most beautiful flowers I had ever seen, with the most thoughtful card sticking through the stems. It said:

That was on June 23rd. Since then Sam and Garrett have gotten to know each other very well, and now they are best buddies. It makes my heart so happy to see them together. And while I am aware that Sam has a father that is very much a part of his life, I am so, so thankful that he has Garrett too.

Here they are playing super heroes.

During a zoo trip.

Girls' Night Out (Almost)

Last weekend was my friend and co-worker, Ashley's, bachelorette party. I had been looking forward to this for weeks because I really have not gone out with my girl friends in a while. I even bought a new shirt for the occasion {what is it about girls that makes us need to buy an outfit for every event?}. So Saturday rolls around and Garrett and I have a full day together-shopping, studying and jogging. Around 5 0'clock I leave him for my girls and miss him instantly!

I met my friend Michelle at her house and then we rode together to the party. The first part of the party started at the matron-of-honor's house. We had a Slumber Party. Let me tell you, this was my first time to go to a party like this. I was a little {a lot} embarrassed, but it was just us girls, so it was all in good fun. If you don't know what I am talking about, look it up. After the party, we headed downtown to Pete's, a standard stop for every bride-to-be in the Fort Worth area.

Pete's was great, we sang, danced and drank until the place closed. The best part was that Garrett was there. See, the bride-to-be also knows Garrett, and she wanted to see him. It was perfect because Garrett's college roommate Reagan was in town, so they did their own thing on the other side of the bar, but came by to see us throughout the night. I loved it because I would get up to "get a drink," but would really go sneak a few kisses from Garrett.

Ash opening gifts

The bride and me

Me and my good friend Michelle

My hair and Garrett

Garrett, Reagan, EZ and EG

While not a true girls night, I couldn't have had a more fun time!

Fredericksburg Getaway Day Three: Peaches and More Wine

This is my last trip post I promise! We did a little more shopping just to get some gifts for our family, then decided it was time for some more wine! We went to one last vineyard on our way out, Becker Vineyards. I think this this might have been my favorite out of the three we visited. Not only do they have a vineyard, but they also have a lavender farm. Inside their shop they have tons of lavender products that they made along with their wine. They also had a little cottage on their property that they rent out as a B&B. It was precious.

After our last wine tasting we got on the road. There was one last thing that I had to do on the way though. I had been wanting the whole time to stop at a roadside fruit stand. Don't ask me why, but I am a sucker for roadside stands.

Becker Vineyard

The cottage

Garrett and I inside the tasting room

Peaches galore! I don't even like peaches, but we bought a basket full and gave them away.

Fat, juicy tomatoes!

That's all folks! It was a fun-filled memorable trip!

Fredericksburg Getaway Day Two: The Wineries

One of the main reasons we wanted to visit Fredericksburg was for the wineries. I had no idea that there were any wineries in Texas, whenever I think about vineyards I think California, not the Lone Star State! I guess my expectations were not super high, but I was blown away! We picked the wineries based on tips from different shop owners, and they did not disappoint!

The first place we visited was Grape Creek. It was beautiful, and did not look like something you would find in Texas. At this particular vineyard you picked 5 wines to taste and got a wine glass for $10. I picked mostly whites, and Garrett tried mostly reds. They were all really good- we even bought a few bottles to take home! After our tasting we wandered around their shop and the grounds.

The entry to Grape Creek

Next on our list was Torre di Pietra. This place probably had our least favorite wine, but the atmosphere was beautiful. They also had these amazing bellinis that well made up for the wine! We sat outside under their pavilion and listened to some more Texas country. The band was really good, and I wish that I caught their name. I don't know if it was the wine or the atmosphere, {probably a little of both!} but it was a super relaxing time!

I also thought that Torre had the prettiest vineyards. I took all of my grape shots here. And you know we totally stole a grape or two!

After hanging out for a while, we headed back to the hotel for a shower and dinner. After dinner we parked to watch fireworks.

We parked on the edge of a landing strip and had a perfect view. We opened the trunk of Garrett's Tahoe and sat back there. It was so cozy and sweet!

The fireworks looked great, I just wish I got better pictures!

This really was the most wonderful Fourth of July I have ever had!

Fredericksburg Getaway Day Two: Happy 4th of July

We woke up pretty early after fun night and had breakfast. We had a fun day of shopping, eating, parade watching, wine drinking and fireworks planned! First we had breakfast, shopped a little on Main St., then went to the Pacific War museum {Garrett had to do something manly!}. It was actually really informative and interesting {I think they just renovated it, so we lucked out!}. Then we lined up along Main along with the rest of the town for the parade. It was so cute and it really felt 'American,' if that makes any sense. After we got our history fix and parade watching out of the way we had lunch at a German restaurant, we were in Fredericksburg after all! I let Garrett be the adventurous one and try the sausage; I had a chicken sandwich. By the time we were done with lunch we both agreed it was time for some wine {see my next post for everything winery related!}.

Precious little Main St. I have never seen so many boutiques in my life!

This was just a whimsical staircase that I fell in love with.

All of Main was decorated with red, white and blue!

Me about to go to the museum

Beautiful war memorial.

Garrett measuring his hand against General Nimitz's.

The parade! Everyone was honoring these veterans. It brought tears to my eyes.

This little girl was really into the parade. It was adorable because they gave everyone these flags, the kids especially loved them!

Garrett eating his German sausage, washed down with a German beer of course. Such a guy thing.