The moment a child is born a mother is born!

Happy Mother's Day 2011! Our family tradition has been to meet up together and go to the Oasis for brunch. This year we happily celebrate the addition of Aunt A to our group of mom's. What a great job she is doing with D!

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!

In My Own Backyard...

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.

Easter is a Gift of...

Hope, Peace, and Love in Him! This Easter was the first true Easter Egg hunt for E. The chocolate, eggs of various sizes and shapes, and surprises were so much fun for all to enjoy. Both families met up at the lake to celebrate together!GiGi and PaPa got new kayaks. Although they are single kayaks,
E got a special ride with Pa.

Cascarones ("kass-kuh-ROW-nays"), colorful confetti eggs, are a favorite new Easter tradition for our family.

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!
What a catch...just like his mom, E would rather Pa put on the worms and take off the fish...

Garden Beauties

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.
E is becoming a great strawberry sleuth.

Exploring the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

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.
Beware of their feisty nature!

Camp Mabry: American Heroes Celebration

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!

A Cousin is a Ready-Made Friend for Life!

Aunt A led her team to the state soccer championships here in the capital city.
We got the chance to keep D on that exciting day. E enjoyed having his cousin around!