Thanks to Gigi and Papa for keeping E, W.E. were recently able to take a "Babymoon" to Tampa, Florida for a few days. The fun, sun, sand, and water were a real treat! Thanks to some great recommendations from a friend, we enjoyed a lot that Tampa had to offer. This included Clearwater Beach, near where we went to Salt Rock Grill. We especially enjoyed our afternoon together in Hyde Park Village and Ybor's Latin Quarter in Tampa. We found an awesome restaurant called Waltz's Fish Shak. Waltz only cooks what the captains bring in from their boat that day so once the fish is gone, it's gone.
The first night we went to the "Sunset Celebration" at Pier 60 which is seen just behind us. This happens every evening in Clearwater.
Baby G #2 is getting bigger at 20+weeks.
Splash pads are some of the coolest places in town, literally. Bartholomew Park has a brand new splash pad, which is now open for play. The grand opening party was a good time as we got to hear our friends' band, the Dos and Don'ts, play. Check out the "music player" on the FB link to hear some of their tunes. What talent and brains these guys have!
We have made quite a few hand squeezed key lime pies lately but our favorite was to make one for Nana's birthday. Using a whole bag of key limes, the pie was so tart, tangy, and quite tasty.
A great picture of Nana and B-Bob!
The family
What an admiring look D has for his parents!
You can see the new "islands" that have popped up at Lake Travis due to the severe drought.
To the mom who has taught me what hard work, love, commitment, and selflessness it takes to be a supportive mom and wife...I love you!
Father-Son weekend project included building a new sandbox. With $10 in supplies from Home Depot and the cost of sand, we have a whole new adventure out back during the dog days of Summer.
The garden is full of fresh veggies, beautiful wildflowers, and lots of pollinating bees.
These amaryllis bulbs were transplanted from W's grandparents house two Summers ago. We honor W's grandfather each time they come to full bloom.
GiGi and PaPa got new kayaks. Although they are single kayaks,
In this picture I am at 16+weeks with Baby G #2!
Nana and B-Bob ordering lunch at E's "neat and tidy cottage!"
Just like Papa!
Water Boys!
We are truly enjoying the fruits and veggies of our labor! This Spring the garden has been in full bloom. Eating well can not get much easier than out the back door.
Gigi and Papa took E to the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch after hearing about it on my friend's The Daytripper show on PBS. The ranch covers 400 acres of the Texas Hill Country. You drive through the 4 mile path to explore the home of native, exotic, and endangered wildlife. What a blast E had as he continues to talk about his animal adventures with Gigi and Papa!
At one point an ostrich stuck his head into the car soo far that he took Papa's bag of feed.
We got a closer look at military life over this Saturday in April. Camp Mabry hosted its annual American Heroes celebration which invites the public to come visit Austin’s local heroes serving for the country and state. It was a real honor to be amongst the military families.
E got some hands on training on military vehicles.
Pretending to fly alongside this fighter jet.
Mount Bonell was not far, so we enjoyed the morning by taking a hike.
God Bless America!
Aunt A led her team to the state soccer championships here in the capital city. 
