Barton Creek Greenbelt Explorer

Nathan and Daddy went to the Barton Creek Greenbelt 

for the first time together for an unexpected long hike and for some good water time.

At the entrance, unprepared for the long journey ahead.

Hiking it up!

The little hobbit roaming the land.

After 15 minutes, Daddy and Nates reached Twin Falls.  

This was supposed to be the spot to swim but

most of the water was gone.  Just a few weeks ago, it was full.

Daddy and Nates continued on the trail looking for the next area.

After almost an hour, the sign for Sculpture Falls was spotted.

Sculpture Falls

A fish testing the waters.

The joy of his journey is finally happening.

Can't stop the fish once he gets going.

On the prowl searching for other fishes.

Father and Son relaxing in the water.

Nates found a magic shell.  Now what?

Cracking shell time!

Something silly this way comes!

Exploring more of the creek.

Looking for the unknown.

All about rocks.

Sliding down to cool off some more.

Last few minutes in the water before the long walk back.

The journey back to the car begins.

Once at the car, the worn out explorer knocks out within minutes.

Another successful outdoor adventure for the books (and for his blog too).

The End!

Splash Party Movie Night at Deep Eddy Pool

Nathan went to Deep Eddy Pool for their Splash Party Movie Night.

He had a great time in the water with new friends and enjoying an outdoor screening of Big Hero 6.

A Pirate's Life for a Day

Nathan had a pirate theme day this past Sunday.  Daddy had the idea for a while and the time finally came when Nates suggested something for breakfast.

The morning started when Nates asked Daddy to make an "octopus out of weenies and have it in a yellow sea".  Those were his words.  According to Nates, Mommy made this for him before.  

So Daddy gave it a shot.

Staring at the Octopus and the Yellow Sea.

The octopus idea turned into a screening of Popeye.  Towards the end, Popeye and 

company went to a pirate's cove and there was "treasure."

Pirate's Day is now in effect.

Nates the Pirate grabbed his treasure chest and headed to Micki Krebsbach Pool.

Searching for treasure in all the right places.

"Look at me, look at me!  I'm the captain now!"

Captain Nathan holds no mercy.

The captain slides down and heads towards the water.

Wait, didn't he have his eyepatch on the other eye?

Something's not right.

Attacked by a crocodile but he still has all his limbs and he has both eyes now.

Swimming and exploring the little blue sea searching for treasure.

No treasure was found.  Time to blow this joint.

Cooling off drinking a Blue Ocean Water from Sonic.

Time for The Goonies Pizza and Baby Ruth Feast.

"Hey, you guys!!"  

Checking out an awesome scene from The Goonies while playing

the board game.

A Pirate's job is never done.

An evening swim still searching for treasure.

That's the spirit.  Never give up.

The happy pirate has found his GOLD.

The End

Family Gathering in El Paso

Nathan went to El Paso, TX last weekend for his cousin Mercy's Quinceñera.  A long 9 hour drive but worth it for those family adventures.

"Are We There Yet?" Face

Road Trip Selfie with Daddy!

Meeting Grandpa Tony for the first time.

About to start a water war with his cousins.

Nathan with Uncle Erik in war mode.

Swimming with cousin Angelina.

A Battle with Uncle Donny.

Enjoying the water a little too much.

Lunch with his cousins!

With Auntie Norma and his cousin Mercy at her Quinceñera.

Some last minute swimming with his cousin Angelina.  

This marks the first time he started swimming on his own, with the help of his arm floaties.

Giving his approval for the awesome tacos.

With Auntie Maria.

With Uncle Phillip and Aunt Krystal.

With Auntie Norma.

A picture with the cousins of all sizes!

A picture with Grandpa and his kids and grandkids.

It's All In The Family!