Wurstfest 2012

We went to Austin last weekend to see some family and attend the New Braunfels Wurstfest on Saturday.  This was Grayson's first trip out of Houston last year, but it was much more fun with him this year!  It is a German festival on the river with lots of polka, beer, wurst, and fun.  My dad used to go to Wurstfest when he was in college, and it is his happy place for sure.
We got out of Houston pretty late on Friday and although Grayson fell asleep on the way, he only slept for the first two hours of the drive.  He probably would have slept for more of the trip, but the car started making a weird noise, so we pulled over to check it out (turned out to be part of the car getting loose in the wheel well) and Grayson woke up.  He was pretty good on the rest of the trip, although he was kinda fussy here and there.  Once we got to our family's house, Grayson started performing and was up until close to 11!  I think everyone was surprised at how long he lasted.
We got to New Braunfels around noon on Saturday, and after purchasing drink tickets and beer, we headed to the music hall for some lunch and music.  We were pretty sure that our little dancer would LOVE the live music!  My parents took Gray out on the dance floor a few times, one time including the chicken dance.  Grayson loved it.  At one point he even walked me out on the dance floor hoping for some music while the band was taking a break. 

mmm...5 sausages on a stick!

 

 It was pretty warm in the hall, so we decided to take Grayson to the fair rides.  He and I rode the carousel and then he rode a crazier ride with P and 'cousin' Jacob. 

We went down to the river for a little bit to cool off after his rides.

silly boy

Apparently 12 year olds can fit ;)

We had such a great time, and were all so exhausted that it was an early bedtime for everyone that night.  Sunday we had a delicious breakfast casserole and then packed up the car.  I drove back so that P could work on a presentation and Grayson slept until we were exiting Kirby! 
Whew!  November has been full of traveling, and we're not quite done since Thanksgiving is coming up.  It has been very nice to be home this weekend though.  And...since I've been working on this during the Baylor game...I just have to say SIC'EM BEARS!!!!  We just beat the #1 team!