Grapefest Trip 2015

The weekend of September 18th, we traveled to Texas to meet up with the Pike's (our friends from MN).

We arrived on Thursday night and stayed at the Hilton hotel by the airport.

Friday morning, Tom met with clients and the kids and I ordered room service. After that, we went to Grapevine Mills to kill some time before meeting up with the Pike's at Chuy's for lunch. It was just as yummy as I remember it!

After lunch, we all checked in to the Gaylord, freshened up and then headed to Grapefest.

The kids checking out the hotel

Michelle and I did the first wine tasting, while the guys hung out with the kiddos.

Madison got a couple shots of the kids :)

Cooling off in front of the fan - it was pretty hot!

The guys trying to keep the kids cool with shaved ice

Tommy & Madison re-creating a moment from an earlier Grapefest

Once our wine tasting time was up; we switched with the guys and took the kids to the carnival rides. They sure know how to get all your money! I bet we spent $30 or more on the rides. Geez!!

Tommy drove the ladies around

The girls on the balloon

Grace had to ride the tea cups (twice)

Before we left, the kids all wanted to get their faces painted.

Spiderman

Spider-fly

Grace wanted me to wear Tom's sweaty hat

Saturday was a little rainy, so we all decided to go get manicures/pedicures (or a toeicure as Grace would say). Tommy opted for a manicure..

First mani/pedi for all the girls

Tommy liked the manicure and his shiny nails at the end

Grace really enjoyed it

Tom and Byron also got pedicures

The sun came out in the afternoon, so we all headed to the pool.

Tommy was a little dare devil

Grace taking a break from swimming with mommy

We stayed in the room that night and the kids had a dance party and watched a little American Ninja Warrior.

It was a fun trip and we really enjoyed hanging out with Michelle, Byron and the girls. We can't wait to plan the next trip!