Wurstfest

Wurstfest. An annual excuse for a road trip to New Braunfels and see some of our favorite people. The ride down was good. Reece did well, although don't let the picture fool you, he only napped a whopping 20 minutes (which is a SHORT nap compared to his usual 2-3 hour stint). Yes, we survived and without any portable electronic devices. And yes, that is a goal of mine.On to seeing some of our favorite people... CannenBrettMarshallWurstfest is quite a hoot. And, believe me, the daytime perspective is VERY different from the evening. I guess I'm old these days, but I'd much rather hang at home with a few friends and a bottle of wine (or a beer or two) than the mass brewfest that ensues there. Aside from that, there are actually some really neat traditions shared and the folks here can do a mean polka. Plus, the food is always yummy with bratwurst, potato pancakes with applesauce, and other German delights.It was hard to keep the 3 families and the 8 kids all together. The carousel and the ferris wheel were two that we could ride together. Matt, Cannen, Catcher, Reece and I rode the carousel.Reece shot some hoops and selected a 'POW!' bat as his prize.Adam was so sweet to Reece the whole trip. He talks tough with the guys, but is a big softy. ; )

Darren, Marshall, Reece and I rode the ferris wheel together, while Kerri, Pierce and Jackson were just in front. They didn't enjoy it at all...Reece was tired, and due for a nap after a short car nap the day before and restless night. He liked being 'up high', and took it all in. The Other Place Resort, where we stayed...
was my Walden.No Schlitterbaun crowds, absolutely gorgeous weather, simple cottages, and a stunning view of one of the smallest rivers in the world, the Comal. It refreshed my soul during a nice walk while my boys napped...After nap, a walk by the water, watching the ducks and throwing pecans. Then, back to the Kyle's for 'birthday ca-ca-cake'. Nobody's birthday, but since Reece asked for some yesterday, Kerri got a BIG chocolate one just for him. She's a softy too. ; )Morning came, and the squirrels put on a show, dancing through the trees. That plus the view...absolutely worth the less than full night's rest. It brings rest of another sort.Back to the Kyle's for a little more play and then good-byes. Even on little sleep, Reece was a pretty happy boy; he enjoyed watching and playing with the other kids. Mostly, he wanted to play baseball.
The boy seems obsessed. The one time he fussed was when we stopped playing to take a group shot.Hope to be back 'round the bend real soon.