We started our trip with a one-year-old birthday boy and a potty-training toddler. They both did great! We took our time and stopped several times to use the side-of-the-road bathroom. Jude got treated with a cupcake party when we arrived at the condo.
our sweet one-year-old judehappy birthday baby!
Noah and Carson enjoyed singing "Happy Birthday" to Jude.
A cupcake and a nightly cup of milk- Jude's idea of perfection.
Jude now says "bye" when he waves at people!
The next morning we got up and headed out to a full day of Sea World. It's a good thing there were 7 adults to help push these strollers! We all took turns pushing these rides loaded down with our gear.
Carson all decked out in his shades 
Mr. Serious enjoying the splash area When I was a kid I only remember there being shows to see at Sea World. The big one being Shamu. But now there is a water park and theme park located on the grounds. We took the boys to play in a kid's water area before going to see Shamu. You would have thought they came only for this. They LOVED dunking their heads in the overflow of the water.
Jude's activity is kind of limited since he is a non-walker. But he's so easy going. He just took a ride in the stroller and would occasionally get out and play. He liked sitting in this tunnel in the splash area.
Carson was so brave. There was no pleading with him to get wet. He just ran right in and dunked his head!
Jude's activity is kind of limited since he is a non-walker. But he's so easy going. He just took a ride in the stroller and would occasionally get out and play. He liked sitting in this tunnel in the splash area.
Carson was so brave. There was no pleading with him to get wet. He just ran right in and dunked his head!That night we came home and cooked crawfish etoufee for dinner. The boys enjoyed much needed baths in the meantime.
Jude is taking after big brother and drinking bath water even with my persistent cries of "yuck". 
That evening we went to the River Walk. Clay and I hadn't been to San Antonio since our honeymoon 5 years ago, so it was a walk down memory lane for us to see the hotel we stayed in and view the rest of the sites along the river. Besides it being incredibly hot, it was quite nice and so beautiful. We ate at Salt Grass and as you can see from the following pictures, Jude was the star of the show!
He turned all the way around in his high chair to entertain a couple across the room. He would reach behind himself to retrieve little pieces of chicken and sweet potato and then continue with his waving and clapping.
Jude posed with the couple before we left so we document their new found friendship.
Jude is taking after big brother and drinking bath water even with my persistent cries of "yuck".The next morning we hung around the condo. We enjoyed the pool and the playground. The kids could have hung out there all weekend. It was so nice to relax for awhile and just enjoy being together.
That evening we went to the River Walk. Clay and I hadn't been to San Antonio since our honeymoon 5 years ago, so it was a walk down memory lane for us to see the hotel we stayed in and view the rest of the sites along the river. Besides it being incredibly hot, it was quite nice and so beautiful. We ate at Salt Grass and as you can see from the following pictures, Jude was the star of the show!
He turned all the way around in his high chair to entertain a couple across the room. He would reach behind himself to retrieve little pieces of chicken and sweet potato and then continue with his waving and clapping.
Jude posed with the couple before we left so we document their new found friendship.On Sunday morning we treated the fathers to a yummy breakfast of eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy for their big Father's Day celebration. We then headed to the zoo. We started with a picnic outside the entrance. KK and I thought it would be fun to dress the boys alike :)
Noah, Jude, and Carson ready to see the animals
All the Mitchells (minus mom who was taking the picture)
Noah and Carson checking out a leopard
Me, Clay and the boys
Have I mentioned it was hot? We took a little rest in the air-conditioned cafe and drank lots of water.
We got back to the condo that afternoon and the Fruges' came for a visit. They were on vacation in New Braunfels, so they joined us for dinner and swimming. We were so thankful to visit with Uncle Ray, Aunt Kay, Jenny, Neil, Julie, Jayme, Kyle, Jaedyn, and baby Grace.
Jenny and Jude
Jude and Grace interacting for the first time
Jayme, Julie, Mom, and Grace
Jude slept while we enjoyed grilled hamburgers and hotdogs. The sun really zapped us. 
Jaedyn burrowed some of Noah's pj's so she could go swimming. She was a little hesitant at first, but then decided it was better than not swimming at all. This was hard for such a girly girl. She is such a cutie!
After seeing Shamu at Sea World the guys were always pretending they were the big dolphin in the pool, bathtub, etc. They were cracking us up doing tricks like jumping out of the water or riding Shamu, like Noah is doing in this picture.
Noah had no trouble going to sleep that night. He played so hard that he dozed off almost immediately.
And then none of us woke up until 9 a.m.!! That is unheard of in the Iles home. Never, not once since Noah has been born have we slept that late. After almost 3 years of rising early, it was so nice to sleep until we woke up!
Noah, Carson, and Jude hanging out in Grammie and Pops' bed
Our sweet Jude got to turn forward in his carseat for the car ride home. He has been so much happier now that he can see us as we ride down the road.
Noah stayed dry the whole way to San Antonio and the whole way back! Just don't ask us about #2...
Noah, Jude, and Carson ready to see the animals
All the Mitchells (minus mom who was taking the picture)
Noah and Carson checking out a leopard
Me, Clay and the boys
Have I mentioned it was hot? We took a little rest in the air-conditioned cafe and drank lots of water.
We got back to the condo that afternoon and the Fruges' came for a visit. They were on vacation in New Braunfels, so they joined us for dinner and swimming. We were so thankful to visit with Uncle Ray, Aunt Kay, Jenny, Neil, Julie, Jayme, Kyle, Jaedyn, and baby Grace.
Jenny and Jude 
Jude and Grace interacting for the first time
Jayme, Julie, Mom, and Grace 
Jude slept while we enjoyed grilled hamburgers and hotdogs. The sun really zapped us.
Jaedyn burrowed some of Noah's pj's so she could go swimming. She was a little hesitant at first, but then decided it was better than not swimming at all. This was hard for such a girly girl. She is such a cutie!
After seeing Shamu at Sea World the guys were always pretending they were the big dolphin in the pool, bathtub, etc. They were cracking us up doing tricks like jumping out of the water or riding Shamu, like Noah is doing in this picture.
Noah had no trouble going to sleep that night. He played so hard that he dozed off almost immediately.
And then none of us woke up until 9 a.m.!! That is unheard of in the Iles home. Never, not once since Noah has been born have we slept that late. After almost 3 years of rising early, it was so nice to sleep until we woke up!
Noah, Carson, and Jude hanging out in Grammie and Pops' bed
Our sweet Jude got to turn forward in his carseat for the car ride home. He has been so much happier now that he can see us as we ride down the road. 
Noah stayed dry the whole way to San Antonio and the whole way back! Just don't ask us about #2...
