Goings On...

What a busy weekend and first part of the work week! Friday I came home from work early feeling really lightheaded and dizzy, especially if I stood up or moved suddenly. Not wanting to pass out at work, I opted to leave about mid-day and come home and put my feet up. I napped and took it easy the rest of the evening. I had also been having what I will call "growing pains" for a couple of days. These cramps were pretty intense and a little worrisome. I called the Dr. and they could be one (or a combination of) many things:

• round ligaments stretching and growing,

• Braxton Hicks (they can come earlier since this is my 2nd pregnancy) or,

• gastrointestinal issues since I'm still having morning sickness thanks to my lovely hormones.

Saturday morning I had to finish packing for our quick trip to Fredericksburg and get birthday gifts wrapped etc. Emma had breakfast with the grandparents and David worked most of the day so I was glad to take my time getting ready that morning. We all rendezvoused, packed the car and headed to Elgin for Lily's birthday party. What a princess ball! Emma had her make up done, played games, won prizes, climbed a rock wall in heels, but most of all had a blast with one of her favorite cousins!

























Climbing in heels



After the party Mommy and DD headed to Fredericksburg, TX to help one of our best friends celebrate his birthday.

There was a huge rain cloud hovering over what I was sure was Luckenbach Hall.

Luckily though, it wasn't in Luckenbach or Fredericksburg but it sure was close. Otherwise we got to enjoy a beautiful sunset over the Hill Country; I LOVE living in central Texas!

As soon as we arrived we found our hotel and got checked in. We were so happily surprised at how nice it was! I found Fredericksburg Inn & Suites on the City of Fredericksburg website. The landscaping was gorgeous, pools and hot tub were breathtaking and the whole building is Texas Limestone- my favorite. One of my favorite touches- the Bath & Body Works soaps and lotions in the room. I didn't use any of them, but it was a nice touch! :)

Some pictures from the Inn:













Cute courtyard near our room












Hot tub near fireplace













View of pools and pool house













Me by our room, almost 16 weeks


Ok, enough pictures, but I just loved this cute Inn. Did I mention it was a block from Main Street and uber-close to Auslanders? Fun, fun!

So we met up with a group of about 10 of our friends at Luckenbach Hall.
















First timers to this famous Texas honkytonk!














Baby's first Roger Creager concert


The concert was awesome and my handsome honey twirled me around the dancefloor. I was glad I didn't get dizzy and pass out. So much fun. The concert ended just before Midnight and David and I really hadn't eaten since about 1PM so we found a Denny's in Fredericksburg to get our cheesestick and ranch fix. DD had a full breakfast which we had to wait over an hour for. There was some very entertaining people-watching to be had...and I'll leave it at that.

Sunday morning we met up at the Fredericksburg Brewery with some of our friends for brunch. DD had chicken-fried steak...of course and I really enjoyed my Jager Schnitzel and german potato salad...and side salad, and an onion ring, and cole slaw. I was stuffed! We visited a couple of our favorite shops before hitting the road back home to Austin. You know life is good when you love coming home! We missed Emma like we do everytime we do anything without her.

Sorry for the long post- life has been busy!