College Station, TX

We enjoyed a quick 24 hour trip to our alma mater, Texas A&M. Although it was such a fast visit, we were still able to see most of our favorite old haunts. Along with eating as much as possible at as many restaurants as we could fit in, we were still able to visit with several old friends and a favorite professor. We topped the visit off by taking Lilly to research park for some frisbee play...it was by far one of the best times the three of us have shared together.

a beautiful day at research park. 

Lilly made herself at home right away. 

it was a perfect day for all of us. 

Laura and "T-square man and his dog" getting reaquainted outside the architecture center. 

Happy Birthday Noah

We had a fun time up with Laura's family in Dallas. Our nephew Noah was to celebrate his 5th birthday out at a park, but when the weather turned dreary we moved it inside to an indoor soccer facility. It ended up being a great time with a big party room, both fields open for playing, and of course a large screen tv in the middle of it all for all the "grandaddy's" and "papa's" to watch their games. With a record setting gift opening session (we haven't been around a group of 5 yr.olds before), the party was a success!

pirates were the inspiration this year. 

he still has a little growing left to do. 

can you find Noah behind all of the loot? 

5 big candles to blow out this year! 

Happy Halloween

As you can see our family had a running theme inspired by the dangerous open water this year. Although our niece Emeri and our nephew Noah were in Dallas trick or treating while we were in Austin celebrating on 6th street, we all shared the fighting spirit of the pirate that night!

the street's aren't safe with this pirate looking for candy. 

no pirate is complete without a faithful parrot 

two very intimidating pirates...ARGH! 

we had a very busy night protecting Austin from the geisha's. 

a 6th st. Halloween 

Craig and Rachel's Cookout

We had a great time celebrating the recent wedding with several of Floresville's finest citizens. The food was great, the drinks were nice, and the conversation even better.

the Gupton family backyard like never before 

two Stelzel women together...DANGEROUS! 

even Superman paid a visit!!!