Cousin Playdate

So, this is what I dreamed of when I was back in France thinking about coming to visit my family... play dates with the cousins, my mama and my sis!!!  So thankful!

This is the day after Thanksgiving, November 25, 2016.  Our guys all went fishing, while us girls had some fun!

3 generations playing together.

Miss Engineer studying the inner workings of this toy.

This place called The Play Destination is pretty great.

Now, this is my kind of toy.  Daphné loved it too.

She's driving!

Look out.

So many fun toys at this place.

Rowyn takes the fire truck for a spin.

Choo-Choo Train.

Balls!!!

My sis and mama.

And Omi Monika came to visit.  This is my sister's mother-in-law.  All the girls together!

Walking Running home.

She's so big.

Daphné really enjoyed this toy.

 And here's some fun Daphné and Rowyn shenanigans.

Love Linz

Austrian tidbits

Enjoy these last photos of the end of our week in Austria!

Thanks for being patient with me in catching up.  We had such a wonderful time, then had Tonio's friend Jordan stay with us... and currently have my good friend Leah with us.  My time has been spent doing more fun things with cool people rather than sitting in front of a computer screen ;)

This is the patio where we often ate meals.  Daphné really enjoyed this ramp.

It was such a blast to see this little peanut explore her freedom and her legs!!!  She only started walking July 10, so just one month.

This was a fun little toy Daphné enjoyed being pushed around on.

And the sand box is where we could often find her.

But the thing is, she doesn't like being sandy or dirty.... haha!  So I was often dusting off her sandy hands.

It was really amazing to be here at the castle with our daughter... such a story to glorify the Lord!

Lake background selfie.

Town.  So very Austrian.

To get her to sleep for her nap, I walked into town a couple times.  Sleepy little piggies.

Snuggles and giggles with Daddy are the best!

And of course, we had to check in with the cuz, Rowyn via facetime.

Hi!

Daphné was often surrounded by groups of girls like this... she loved it... they loved it... win, win!

And the obligatory lake picture.  Tonio made the bold move to come introduce himself to me at this lake 7 years ago in August 2009... a year and two months later, we were married in October 2010!  Thanks Tonio for being a real man and pursuing me!  I'm so thankful for you and for our daughter!

First time in Millstättersee!

She loved it.

Can you tell?

The last night saying good-bye to everyone.

Love Linz

Grandma & Grandpa (Day 4)

Kid City with Daphné

Queen of the mountain.

From my sweaty face, you can tell it's humid.

Perfect little play area for her.

Hey gals!  (Mom, sorry to spoil it, but you're a bit over 18 months-old). =)

That's going to be a short slide for Grandma.

Building blocks.

And one of my favorites... so sweet, just chillin' with Grandma.

Discussing the finer things of life.

In the dark ball area.

There's a proud Grandma watching.

She even matched the balls... wearing orange and yellow today.

Ta-da!  So happy.  She would dive head first and come up giggling.

Then, we took a trip to a sports store, and Grandpa took over.  I'm not quite sure what he's doing here... Daphné doesn't care... she's with her Gang-gang!

So classic.  Love these two!!!

Love Linz