We traveled with the CoVans to Gruene, TX this past weekend and had an awesome time dipping our feet into the cold Guadalupe, eating icecream cones on the lawn outside of Gruene Hall, laying on the lawn and looking at the stars afterwards, and shooting some pool inside the oldest dance hall in Texas. The weather was perfect, the company was good, and the music was great.
My husband and I lived in this area the first two years of our marriage (before kids) so we get so excited and nostalgic when we travel I-35. He kept saying to me, "This is where we belong." And after such an awesome weekend, I'm choosing not to ponder that he might be right or I'm liable to craft a For Sale sign and stick it in the front yard tomorrow. Gruene is where we've listened to the likes of Asleep at the Wheel and where my hubby nearly was arrested trying to meet Willie Nelson in his college days. It's a great part of Texas that holds many memories for us.
We took advantage of the beautiful scenery to take some family pictures of our dear friends. It's been a few years since they've had their pictures taken as a family and I'm hoping that the wait, the trip, and our company was worth it. They made Gruene look even better with their western wear.
These are by far my favorite pics yet! One of our very favorite places... and mama picked out perfect clothes to match the venue!! If you are ever back in our neck of the woods count us in for a shoot!!
Posted by: Kristy | October 29, 2010 at 07:12 AM
Beautiful Vivianne
Posted by: jennifer nolan | October 27, 2010 at 07:37 PM
We were just in Gruene a couple of weeks ago visiting family and I love everything about it. The pictures are fantastic and make me want to go back.
Posted by: Rhonda | October 26, 2010 at 02:46 PM
Ditto ALL the other comments! I looked at these and felt like I was there! Love the moodiness and all the great texture. That Christy knows how to layer! If you run away to Gruene you might have a whole bunch of us wanting to follow you!
Posted by: Tiff | October 26, 2010 at 08:54 AM
I'm so in love with these ! Man, I've been wanting to take Emma to Gruene and now I REALLY want to ! I can't explain how these pictures make me feel, but I'm so excited for the CoVan's when I see these. They are so wonderful and it's so hard to have a favorite, but there are some on here that show a lot of emotion and I can only imagine how they must feel when they see the results of your talents !
Posted by: Amber Asbill | October 26, 2010 at 07:03 AM
These are my favorite pictures ever! I love the one of the girls dancing....too sweet! Awesome job!
Posted by: Megan | October 26, 2010 at 06:11 AM
Viv - Thanks for traveling half way across Texas, putting up with my stressing, actually getting Matt to have fun taking pictures, getting a cousin picture for the girls, but mostly thanks for the beautiful pictures of my family. I am always amazed by your talent and touched by how far you will go to make a friend happy!
Posted by: Christy | October 25, 2010 at 08:21 PM
These are beautiful!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all the colors, the background, everything-not to mention a beautiful family!
Posted by: Asha Kenebrew | October 25, 2010 at 07:59 PM
I think this is my favorite shoot you've done!! They are all so great! Way to go Viv!
Posted by: Kristie | October 25, 2010 at 07:40 PM
These are fantastic! Lots of good memories at Gruene Hall!
Posted by: Lou | October 25, 2010 at 07:04 PM
Wow, just beautiful. The kids are just adorable and one the spitting image of mom, the other of dad. Loved the location...one of your best shoots yet Viv. Cant wait to do ours in November
Posted by: Tiffany Stark | October 25, 2010 at 06:44 PM
GRRRReat pictures, Viv!!! Beautiful family, love the location!! I really like the one of Matt &Christy inside with the colored neon signs. Good pic with them all walking in front!!!!!
One of my favorite memories: sitting out under an Oct. sky - outside Gruene Hall, listening to "Asleep at the Wheel" with Coy & Viv.
Posted by: Melinda Killion | October 25, 2010 at 05:40 PM