on the road again...

... actually, The Helwig Three have not been 'on the road again' since May, so it was due time to get in the car and take a road trip... This past weekend, we made our way down to Austin, as we have done the past few years over Labor Day Weekend... Last year, Mommy was just hoping not to go into 'labor' over Labor Day Weekend away from home. We went to see Sko, Papa C. and Uncle TyTy for a weekend of fun and excitement (and more firsts for Griffin)! I guess once he decided to crawl and get teeth, he was anxious to see what else he could do...

Griffin loved having his bath in the big sink in the kitchen- it was just the right size for him to splash around in, and his first time in the sink for a bath

Doesn't his smile say it all?

On Sunday, I went in to check on Griffin during his afternoon nap, and low and behold our little punkin' had decided he was going to stand up... something new and fun, who needs to sleep in the pack n play anymore? Griffin was all about seeing what all he could pull himself up on and stand with around the house after this- he even dared to hang on with one hand a few times.

On Monday, we headed to Round Rock to watch the Round Rock Express (Astros Farm Team) play at their Minor League Park. Griffin had fallen asleep in the car about 10 minutes before we pulled into the parking lot. As soon as he heard the baseball hit the bat, he was wide awake and very focused on the game. Little did we know that our 45 minute drive over there would eat up the first seven innings of the game! That's right, by the time we sat down in our great seats, it was the seventh inning stretch! We still managed to have a blast at Griffin's first baseball game (with many more to come)!

The fireworks and baseball hitting the bat captured his attention right as we walked in!

Griffin liked the mascot- we also traded in his Rangers hat for a Round Rock Express hat- it went with his Astros outfit a little better :-)

Since this was the last home game of the season, they invited the fans to come down after the game and run the bases. Daddy and Griffin had so much fun rounding each base-

Tagging third

Daddy thought about sliding into home plate, good thing he thought twice about that one!

Mommy's MVPs
The Boys

Daddy, Uncle Ty Ty with Griffin and Papa C.

Uncle Ty Ty and Griffin
Griffin loves his Uncle Ty Ty

Mommy with her Rookie of the Year
Leaving the ballpark
What a fun time we had!



Swinging on the swing before our car ride home today

Griffin loves the swing (check out his feet- our baby boy is growing like a weed)!!

We had so much fun visiting Sko, Papa C. and Uncle Ty Ty (and Charlie too). We love and miss you guys and will see you soon! Thanks for a fun weekend!