We all left College Station on Saturday morning and arrived at Lost Pines in the afternoon. We arranged for my Mom to get a facial, while we set up a private room, where we hung birthday signs, decorations and balloons.
Around 4pm, we all met in the room and began the party. We had a bartender and a waitress who passed hors d'oeuvres and the entire staff was so great. We had told my Mom that we were going out to dinner, so she was so surprised that we had a private room all to ourselves. She was so happy. It was great to see. We also surprised her by having my Aunt Joan and Uncle Dave (her sister and brother-in-law) come to the party.
It was fun, because at first the kids were with us; Martin, Winnie, Libby, and Connor. The room was large enough that they could play around and there was plenty of food for them to snack on and things to drink. Plus, we got a guitarist and singer to perform, so that was fun entertainment for them as well.
One very special moment during the night, was when Martin sang "You are My Sunshine" to my Mom for her birthday. It was so sweet and my Mom started crying, so of course we all started crying.
Around 6:45, the babysitters showed up and we helped the kids up to our rooms for bed. It was nice, because the babysitters were people Erin knew from Austin, so we were all comfortable with them. Once the kids were gone, we continued our evening and had a really nice sit down dinner in the room and then listened to the musicians and just celebrated my Mom's birthday. It was an excellent night and my Mom kept saying it was the best birthday party ever and that she was so thankful and happy.
The next morning, when they kids got up we all explored the Lost Pines grounds together. It is really kid friendly and there was tons to do. We were really sad we only had the one day there. We had a nice brunch all together and then we sadly had to drive back home. We all loved our time at the Hyatt Lost Pines though and we hope we get another chance to come back soon.
Check out the fun!
Connor playing with Grandma's birthday balloons.
Since it was a party, Connor got a special treat by getting a watered down shirley temple with cherries. Yummy.
We had our bartender take a bunch of family pictures and we got a couple of good ones. Very cute.
Here my Mom is showing off the new bracelet my Dad got her for her birthday. You can also see the collage of pictures we made for her and then we all signed it.
Grandpa and Uncle Dave getting a chance to snuggle with the little big man.
Birthday girl and her sister Joan.
Cousin Winnie and Connor having a ball with his truck.
As a treat, we ended up getting the kids a bowl of ice cream. Connor definitely liked it. Martin did too.
Our musicians for the night, Doug the guitarist and Niki, the singer. They were great.
Grandma and Connor dancing to the musicians.
A family dance party.
Still in love after all these years.
Connor and Daddy enjoying the hors d'oeuvres.
Enjoying a private concert together at her birthday party.
After the kids went off with the babysitter, the parents had a chance to dance.
"Happy Birthday to you..."
The staff of the Hyatt were sooooo wonderful. They were almost like our family by the end of the night. They even gave my Mom a few free gifts, because they really seemed to love us too.
My Mom was so overwhelmed with all the love and appreciation that she broke down a few times. It really was a wonderful evening. She deserves it.
On Sunday, we checked out the Hyatt grounds. There is so much to do. At this moment, we were playing soccer. Doesn't Connor look like an awesome goalie.
We shared a final brunch together before we headed out as well. Connor chowed down on waffles.
Walking around the grounds, Connor was cracking Daddy up.
It was a chilly day, but the kiddos loved the hot tub.
It had been a really fun week, but it was sadly time to say goodbye. Here little Libby says goodbye to Aunt Julie.
Three generations of Roach women. Mommy Erin, Libby, and Birthday Grandma. What a fun trip away. I hope we go back soon.
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