The Miss Elaine-ous Life

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Austinification

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Here are some highlights from our trip to Austin. I love that my kids have fun with their cousins and with their Grandma & Grandpa. (oh and I guess with aunts & uncles too!)

After we got in town we checked in at Mom and Dad’s and then loaded back up a few hours later to go over to my bro’s house (with a little detour over to IKEA first). The kids had fun in the sprinklers and such and then we devoured some burgers and tots (as in the tater variety).
The kids had a blast with this sprinkler thingy that my SIL found somewhere for a steal, I am sure (she always finds the coolest stuff for little to nothing!).

Little G thought the kids were quite humorous. My nephew Daniel wasn’t quite as impressed with their antics.

He was too busy gettin’ his drink on…. OH just kidding! The bottle was already empty, I think.

After splash time and drinks burgers it was time for a bath. Can you believe they all fit? (apparently a bath comes with popsicles at my brother’s house…)

On Sunday we did go to church (Oh why oh why did they not include a cry room when they remodeled my parent’s church? Someone give me ONE good reason!!) and the neighborhood pool but I didn’t take any pics there.

Then on Monday we went to Zilker Park and rode the park train, the Zilker Zephyr. It was fun but hot. So afterwards we dipped our feet in the “pool” at Barton Springs which is a spring-fed water hole within the park that is quite chilly.
I have lots of great memories of Zilker Park field trips when I was a kid. And I have only swam in Barton Springs once, when I was willing to freeze my tushy off. Not so much these days.
The park also has a great playscape with a really neat old firetruck the kids can play on and it’s also known for it’s wonderful trails for hiking, running and biking around Austin’s Town Lake. Visiting the park made me a little homesick actually. At least I can share the town I grew up in with my kids.

On the train with Grandpa

The B Man is ready to ride – let’s go people! It’s hot out here!

We went right under this cool tree during our ride. I had to take a picture.

After the train ride it was time for some refreshment in the form of ice cream and snow cones. And yes, The B Man did have some of both. Ah the treats of summer!


So after dessert, a little dip in the water and some play time, it was time to be on our merry way…

And no visit to my parents is complete without some time spent out on their front deck hanging out and watchin’ the kids play on the lawn. Oh look quick, it’s actually a pic with me in it. Don’t blink or you’ll miss it (me and G on the deck).
That’s about it except I have to post this last pic of Little G because it’s most certainly one of THE cutest things this mother has ever seen (even with the comb-over look!).

K, that’s it, I promise. Wasn’t this like the longest post ever? Thanks for hangin’ in there if you did… : )

elaine

 

Comments

  2. Great pics! It looks as though you had a really fun vacation. It makes me jealous of your summer weather, we are in the throes of winter down here in NZ!
    Nice to see a picture of you, too. Helps to put a face to the name 🙂

  3. Great photos to show all of the things that you did. I love being able to see different places, so never apologize for lots of photos! Glad that you all had a nice visit with family and are home safe.

  4. Super cute!

    I love that they are all in the bath and having a good time (popsicle, included).

    Makes me miss Texas…just a little bit!

  6. I think every bath should come with a popcicle! That is so cute.

    I love Austin, but haven’t taken the kids down there to check it out lately. What fun.

  15. What a super fun trip!

    I just love the picture of you kissing your little man. That one is just to die for!

    Glad you had such a great time, and glad you are back in bloggyville with us! 🙂

  17. Thanks for sharing your fun vacation! I loved the boys’ red cheeks as they were eating their ice-cream treats after your hot afternoon. I’ll bet they really enjoyed the cool ice-cream! Love, Ann

  18. Great story-telling through pictures (and narrative)! I think I want bathtime at your brother’s… I don’t get popsicles at my house. And you’re absolutely right… that last pic had to be shown. So cute!

  21. That bathtub shot is the best! Looks like you have one trying to escape though. And popsicles? My kids would be all over that idea!

  24. Looks like a great trip. I love sharing places I remember from my childhood with my kids- it makes the memories that much more special.

  25. Can you wash the kids with the tub that full or does the adult in the room end up being the one that gets the most water on them???

  26. “We devoured tots – of the tater variety” That SO made me laugh. You didn’t eat the kids????

    Love the bathtub picture…and of course that last one of G! What a sweetie!

    I really wanted to check out more of Zilker park while we were there, but hubby’s not one for time in the sun, LOL. No Barton Springs?? It’s only cold for the first 10 minutes….then you’re too numb to feel it. ;o)

  28. Looks like you guys had a really great time!

    But when I saw the picture of the bathtub, I couldn’t help but think, I wonder how long it’ll take until it starts to turn yellow!

  29. What a great trip – I’m glad you had fun!! I love the last picture – he looks adorable there, wow!!! And the bathtub shot is super cute too, save that one for bribing later in life 🙂

  32. Wait, Elaine do you live in Texas? And then just took a road trip to Austin??

    We have family that lives in the Houston and Austin area!! I LOVE AUSTIN!

    My favorite pic was that bathtub pic!! Who knew they could fit?!

    happy pow!

  33. I live in Austin – and might have just missed you at the Zilker Park train, becauses w take the Bean there ALL the time (I work right down the street from the park). What a weird coincidence…

    Glad you had fun while you were here! The pictures are great!