McCharen Family Reunion

After a few days in Round Rock, we were able to enjoy a weekend with family at T Bar M in New Braunfels.  Gamee's side of the family is the McCharen Clan...so we always enjoy spending a weekend at the reunion each year.  T Bar M was a new location this year and perfect for everyone!  Tubing, shopping, Schlitterbahn, and Gruene Hall nearby...but the Resort itself offered so much!  T Bar M had golfing, putt putt, swimming, playscapes, biking (really anything outdoors), basketball courts, ping pong, etc.  We also had the Buttercup meeting room reserved so we could all just hang out, play cards, and of course do puzzles.  Friday night many of us ventured to Gruene, TX where we ate at the Gristmill Restaurant.  They are known for their BBQ and ribs.  We had a great time relaxing outdoors, checking out the scenery and listening to the live music.  On Saturday, we went shopping in town at a Christmas store and ate at Taco Cabana.  I bought the coolest advent garland for the fireplace.  Each day has a little pocket that has a fun activity to make or do with the children.  I am so looking forward to doing it during the holiday season!  Then after pool/naps enjoyed the silent auction, family BBQ dinner, playing with cousins on the playscapes, and church service.  Uncle Christopher led the Church service and started out by announcing that our nephew (arriving mid October) will be named ANDREW GEORGE HALL!!  Andrew was a name that Uncle Christopher and Aunt Heather both liked and George is Aunt Heather's Grandfather's name.  What a special way to honor him!  The evening was finished off by the most amazing Lightning storm I have ever seen.  There was no sound, just lightning for over an hour.  It was beautiful and I like to think it was our family members that have passed on saying hello from Heaven during our reunion!  It was a busy, but fun day.  On Sunday, we slept in till 9am and then ate breakfast outside before venturing toward the putting green.  Cade had some great starting skills for his first time golfing.  His strategy...when in doubt, just knock it outta the park.  Hahaha!  Caelin on the other hand believed FIRMLY that one should just go the easier route.  She would simply go pick up all of Cade's balls (that went WAY past the holes) and go put them in the hole herself.  Hey...if you want a job done right, just let Caelin do it!  They were so funny to watch.  Shortly after we leaft T Bar M for our family trip to Sea World.  We are so blessed to have all this time with extended family and are even more blessed to spend some time with the 4 of us.  Thank you God for all our gifts!