Navidad & Nuptials

It was Christmas at the beach for the Thomases this year! This was the first time all of us were together for a holiday in years. We don't sleep much, we drink a LOT of coffee, and we all love to talk... great times. This was an extra special trip due to brother Nick getting hitched.  There's nothing better than the beach, family, and some R&R. I've known and loved Jane for years, but this was the first time to meet and spend some quality time with the Novotny Family - Bob, Cindy, and Bob... We had a blast sharing food, cocktails, and stories. Hopefully the Thomas Family Antics didn't scare them off... "BOOM."

We spent 2 nights at Watercolor Inn for our "Babymoon" - (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babymoon) complete with giving a new restaurant a try, a spa day, and a day walking around Seaside.

We continued the tradition of meeting up with the Hales post-Xmas. We were introduced to Mr. Jack Hale, who is just as adorable as his pictures promised (Baby T and Olivia Clancey are gonna have a blast with him at KU). Maggie and Dylan have this parenting gig nailed. We hit up The Red Bar (http://www.theredbar.com/) with the Hales where we promptly planned our next trip to Santa Rosa Beach.

The Thomas Family Bike Ride made a comeback after 20 years. As kids, we spent many an afternoon biking around as a family... we loved it. This time our recent additions joined us. Me, Sarah, Mom, Dad, Tom, Meghan, and Elizabeth all joined in on the fun. I was so proud that everyone made it unharmed and uninjured. Elizabeth was not at all happy to get in the caboose that Tom pulled, but she was a champ as were her parents. Sarah was obviously the MVP completing a 12 mile bike ride 27 weeks pregnant. 

Now that we're back in Austin, we're in full baby mode: building nursery furniture, cleaning closets, and our 28 week doctor's appointment. Word on the street is that we'll have 3D pictures from the sonogram, if our active little girl will sit still to have her picture taken. Stay tuned for glamour shots on our next post. 

Pics and Video are below:


Our niece, Elizabeth, kept us entertained the entire week. Uncle Nick and Auntie Jane dressed up as Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus on Christmas Eve, and as you can see in this video, Elizabeth would have nothing of it.

This was our gorgeous view from our room at Watercolor Inn.

Pre-rehearsal dinner. Sporting my traditional nuptial mustache for the occasion.

The newlyweds and Norm post-ceremony.

Tom and Elizabeth all dolled up... precious. Elizabeth was on her best behavior all evening.

Not a bad view post-ceremony...

The Thomas and Novotny Family Unite! An incredible dinner at Fish Out of Water's private wine room. Delicious food and wonderful company completed the memorable day.

 

Prego on a cruiser. The Thomases all returned in 1 piece after the 12 mile trek.

 

 

 

 

27 weeks