New Braunfels birthday trip

Last year for my birthday, Jared and I went to San Marcos and camped and shopped at the outlet malls. We decided to do the same for my birthday this year. Little did I know what he really had planned for me...

Jared booked a campground in New Braunfels. We left Thursday morning and the trip took us about 7 hours. When we arrived at the campground in New Braunfels, I offered to go check us in. Jared insisted that he do it so he could "visit with them" at the front desk. I knew something was up. We got to our site and started setting up. The door to the camper opened and there was Jared's mom. I was glad to see her and excited that we would have someone to spend the weekend with. As I started to visit with Joanne, the door opened again and there was Jeana, Jared's sister. Her fiance came next. I was very happy and knew we would all have a great time. About 10 minutes later, Jeremy, Carolyn and Bridget (my brother-in-law, sister-in-law and niece) pulled up. I thought, "Wow! This will be fun with everyone here!". Jared had rented cabins for the family. Later that evening, I was getting Lainey ready for her bath and Jared disappeared. I heard him call my name and my parents were walking through the door. This was the BIG surprise of the day. It has been a long time since my parents have taken a vacation!

Jared and the family had done so well keeping their little secret! They knew since April! My MIL allllmost spilled the beans, but Jeana quickly undid it. Jared almost made it, but slipped and mentioned that the upstairs of one of the cabins would be perfect for my sister and her husband. They arrived late that evening!

So imagine the poor people at the campground with the Booker/Buxkemper extended family outing!! Really, we were very well behaved!! For 3 days, we enjoyed lots of shopping, some time at the pool and the river and lots of time retelling hilarious stories on the porch. It took me a night or so to get Lainey and I into a routine, but I had such a blast!!

We found a little spot on the Comal that we could wade in. Our days of wild river float trips have been put on hold. Lainey LOVED the river! We tried her in her floaty, but she tried to drink the river, so we decided to hold her. She splased and giggled and as you can see in the pictures, tried to splash and suck her fingers simultaneously.

When it comes to birthdays, anniversaries and special days, Jared is so good to me. He treats me like a queen. He outdid himself this time!! I think he may have started a tradition too! We are now on a mission to scope out campgrounds and resorts for next year's gathering. We are going to do a nine day Texas tour later this summer, staying in one place a night. Stay tuned...