I absolutely LOVE this time of year in Dallas. The yard is blooming all around and the colors are simply vivid.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Weekend in Austin -- Bekah Dance Comp/Jon 12th Birthday



Congrats Bekah. AND thanks so much for letting me and Grandpa be a part of your day. It was Grandpa's first competition and I think Jared was glad he was there --- they got to go and get sandwiches halfway through for a break. We really had a great time and I cannot believe that you are taller than me. Grrrr.
After the competition, Mister and I went for some dinner at The Black Star Co-Op and then on to our hotel. It really is quite sad that on a Saturday night in Austin, I was asleep by 9. Dang, age is creeping up on me anymore.
The next morning, we found It's A Grind Coffee House and stopped for a quick breakfast on the way to meet the family at Jumpstreet. I had slept in and that was all we had time for -- I know, I know -- went to bed early and slept in on a holiday weekend. What's up with that? Once we arrived at the indoor trampoline park, things were already hoppin' --- ha ha, I'm funny today.



I stand and watch for awhile thinking I will give it a try and before I can make a decision both Louis and Jen go for it. Here are the videos of their rides: As you can tell, if you don't have shorts on, well you don't last long. When Jen's turn ended, she told me not to try. It hurt more than it should and so my decision was made.
After the bull, Oh yeah --- it is on. Highlight was Jen scoring on Mister when he was away picking up another puck that had fallen off the table. What a cheater. HA HA






After the two hours are up, it is time to focus on Jon. He wants seafood for lunch and we locate The Catfish Parlor in Georgetown, which is on the way north again. We take our time and enjoy a leisurely lunch before climbing back into the cars for the drive back to Jen's house. Jon and his friend, Bemica, climb in with us and we play word games all the way back. It was great to watch them get creative with language and use "ten dollar" words.




His gift from his parents is a new 243 rifle. He has just finished his hunter safety class and is excited for the chance to learn to shoot. As soon as we have had our cake, he and Dad leave for the range to sight it in and give it a whirl.
Mister and I stay for a little while visiting with Jen, but soon realize that it is getting late and we still have to drive to Dallas tonight. It is time to go, but it has been a great 2 days with family. I am always astounded by how old my grands are getting --- really Jon --- 12??? My goodness, where have the years gone? We love ya tons.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Easter in Temple

We then change clothes and get on the road to Temple. Jen has invited us down for Easter dinner and to spend some time together. Scott is stuck in Salt Lake at the airport trying any and all available flights to get back to Texas.
While we are driving Scott manages to get a flight to Long Beach. At least he is out of Salt Lake and starting towards home. From there, he will race and try to get a flight to Austin.

Cass starts making her Better Than Sex cake and I am lazy and just visit with everyone. It is always fun to get filled in on everything that everyone is up to and they are always willing to tell me stories.

Jon readies the table for dinner and I realize that I am starving. I cannot wait for the yummy ham, pasta, corn, and fresh bread. It is all so good.
After dinner, Cassie drove into Austin to pick up Scott and I had the chance for a wonderful visit with Jen and Louis. It is so nice to have these great conversations. I miss them -- could be a sign that I need to improve my social life. Finally, it appeared that the dishes were not going to hop off the table and wash themselves so we set to it and had everything cleaned up in no time.


It was a great day and I cannot wait until next weekend to go down and spend time with them again. By the time I picked up my car at the airport and drove home, it was midnight and I was surely ready for sleep. My poor Mister does not feel much better. So sad.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Yarn Shopping and Errands
Mister and I were out running errands and I wanted to pick up some yarn to make a few scarves so we stopped off at my fav yarn spot, Holley's Yarn Shoppe. While there I saw this very cool item. It takes the coils of yarn and rolls them into a ball. Dang it was sweet. And double dang -- I remember sitting and holding my arms apart with the yarn around them while it was hand wrapped into a ball. I am pretty sure this is NOT modern technology, but it is way more advanced than what I was used to. Too cool.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Just us Two at the Zoo
This morning I asked Mister if he would like to go to the zoo in the afternoon. They have a koala encounter each day around 1 and I thought he might like to see it. One of the benefits of having a membership is that we can just pop in anytime and stay as long as we want without feeling like we are wasting money. It's great. As we wait for the encounter to begin, the Colobus Monkey habitat is right outside the koala area and we notice that there is a sign for a new baby born in December 2012. We stand and watch for about 15 minutes before we discover where the little guy is hiding.
He peeks out from behind one of the adults off and on for about 1/2 an hour and then suddenly he is picked up and carried down to the ground to play. So very special.
It is time for the encounter and we spend another 30-45 minutes with the koalas. This is Kobi and he is doing well here in Dallas. We are lucky to have this exhibit and love to see these amazing animals when they are awake. That is always the challenge.
Fun day doing something Mister loves.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Buzzbrews and a Movie


Thursday, March 21, 2013
Time Sewing with Cass



We moved into the office in the house to sit back and do the finish work a little more comfortably while still being able to visit and hear all about her time in Austin during SXSW. She always has so many funny stories to tell - airports are a gold mine for those.
We think the squares turned out well -- how about you?
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