We've been back a week and are finally getting in the groove again. The house is clean(ish) and the laundry is (mostly) done, so I have time to blog - or at least post pictures from the trip! Natalie loved waking up and feeding Turt and the fish at Mama Sally's house.
Here she is taking Turt for his morning constitutional.
The next day, after spending a relaxing evening at the Lake House, we enjoyed a very tasty meal at the
Bluebonnet Cafe.
Followed by a piece of mile-high meringue pie!
On the way back we had to take advantage of the fields of bluebonnets for a photo op. Apparently the same weather that's been making this one of the worst allergy seasons in years has also made it one of the best years for bluebonnets in Austin. There were people stopping for pictures along all the highways every sunny chance they got!
The next day Natalie enjoyed her first Easter egg hunt. She was excited to hear about the Easter Bunny sighting by Papa Ev, (and more excited to discover what the easter eggs had inside - dinner that night was pretty much a wash!)
After all the chocolate was gone, we were able to talk her into a boat ride.
And then dad did some more fishing.
The next day we started it out right by grabbing some frozen yogurt after breakfast! This was the smallest sized container you could choose, but we didn't fill it up.
When we got back to Mama Sally's house, it was time for the Big Easter Egg Hunt. Natalie wasted no time and began opening her chocolate as soon as she found a couple eggs.
Then the girls (her cousins) helped her check out the rest of her loot.
In our room at the house Natalie enjoyed filling daddy's boots with old toy cars. The really old beat up ones she told us were "old" and "died". The things this kid picks up!
Easter morning at church, flowering the cross with her cousins.
And then after church.
Later on Easter, a nice trip to the park to burn off some steam.
And then a visit to Chuy's - our Austin trip must. Natalie survived this week almost entirely on sweets, chips, and tortillas. I can't really blame her - the chips and tortillas in Austin beat our Colorado versions hands down.
Our last full day in Austin was spent hanging out at Zilker. Another great park and a ride on a train that Natalie is still talking about. For example, tonight I asked her what her favorite part of today was and she told me it was riding on the train with Daddy and Emma.
After the train ride, Natalie insisted she wasn't too tired to visit the animals. So we went to the
Austin Nature and Science Center to check them out. We saw Martha the Coyote, and Conan the Bobcat as well as a number of other rescued local critters. It was very cool. When we left she was asleep before we left the parking lot.
The next day we wrapped up our trip with a relaxing morning, and some tasty Tex-Mex before a trip to the airport. DH got his boots shined up, and Natalie got to watch. She's been fascinated with the shoeshine booths every time we've gone to the airport.
So thanks everyone for a great trip to Austin! We can't wait to see you all again. Come out and visit us soon. We miss you already.
Here she is taking Turt for his morning constitutional.
The next day, after spending a relaxing evening at the Lake House, we enjoyed a very tasty meal at the Bluebonnet Cafe.
Followed by a piece of mile-high meringue pie!
On the way back we had to take advantage of the fields of bluebonnets for a photo op. Apparently the same weather that's been making this one of the worst allergy seasons in years has also made it one of the best years for bluebonnets in Austin. There were people stopping for pictures along all the highways every sunny chance they got!
The next day Natalie enjoyed her first Easter egg hunt. She was excited to hear about the Easter Bunny sighting by Papa Ev, (and more excited to discover what the easter eggs had inside - dinner that night was pretty much a wash!)
After all the chocolate was gone, we were able to talk her into a boat ride.
And then dad did some more fishing.
The next day we started it out right by grabbing some frozen yogurt after breakfast! This was the smallest sized container you could choose, but we didn't fill it up.
When we got back to Mama Sally's house, it was time for the Big Easter Egg Hunt. Natalie wasted no time and began opening her chocolate as soon as she found a couple eggs.
Then the girls (her cousins) helped her check out the rest of her loot.
In our room at the house Natalie enjoyed filling daddy's boots with old toy cars. The really old beat up ones she told us were "old" and "died". The things this kid picks up!
Easter morning at church, flowering the cross with her cousins.
And then after church.
Later on Easter, a nice trip to the park to burn off some steam.
And then a visit to Chuy's - our Austin trip must. Natalie survived this week almost entirely on sweets, chips, and tortillas. I can't really blame her - the chips and tortillas in Austin beat our Colorado versions hands down. 
Our last full day in Austin was spent hanging out at Zilker. Another great park and a ride on a train that Natalie is still talking about. For example, tonight I asked her what her favorite part of today was and she told me it was riding on the train with Daddy and Emma.
After the train ride, Natalie insisted she wasn't too tired to visit the animals. So we went to the Austin Nature and Science Center to check them out. We saw Martha the Coyote, and Conan the Bobcat as well as a number of other rescued local critters. It was very cool. When we left she was asleep before we left the parking lot.
The next day we wrapped up our trip with a relaxing morning, and some tasty Tex-Mex before a trip to the airport. DH got his boots shined up, and Natalie got to watch. She's been fascinated with the shoeshine booths every time we've gone to the airport.
So thanks everyone for a great trip to Austin! We can't wait to see you all again. Come out and visit us soon. We miss you already. 
1 comment:
Although we really missed you it looks as though you had a wonderful trip. Loved the bluebonnets - that photo is definitely suitable for framing. See you soon. Love, Duayna
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