Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Magnolia Turns 1!

Happy Birthday, Sweet Magnolia! We are so proud and thrilled to be your parents!


Sporting her birthday barrette, a present from Daddy!


Blow out the candle!


Fun with Daddy and Brother



Livin' La Vida Matthews

We went to San Antonio for a weekend stay at the Matthews' compound. As you can see, it was filled with industrious work at the table, many costume changes, and a rocking dance party. Thanks, N, G, E, L, and H for a fabulous time!








Mastering the BBQ


Matt got a grill as an early birthday present, and we've had fun breaking it in. 
Both kids love ribs, it turns out.



 Old friend Laura G getting in on the action!


Sometimes you have S'mores Pie for dessert.


 


Inaugural rack of ribs



Camping-A-Go-Go

We went on our first ever family camping trip! It was organized by some friends at a 100 year old dance hall in the Hill Country. Friendly people, dogs, a huge potluck supper, BBQ, and swing music made for the prefect combination of a great weekend.


Matt's Star Wars sleeping bag from his childhood!






Easter, Passover, and A Visit from Luvie & Grandpa!





Egg dying in the backyard


 Nice shank!


 Irresistible chocolate caramel matzoh with sea salt



How sweet it is!



Pool Party!




Warmer weather means pool party time! Soaking up the sun and fresh water at the Zahns' house.


Sister From Another Mister




Chloe and Nola : Separated at Birth?

The Greatest Thing on 3 Wheels



Cruising around Austin in style in our cargo bike!


Buddies


We are starting to play together!

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Let's Go Fly A Kite!

Toddlers make interesting kite enthusiasts.


Hanging Out in Austin


Feels mighty fine!

Hi Dave!






She Crawls!

Magnolia made her first forward crawling movement on the day we moved in,
and a few weeks later, she's really getting the rhythm. Go Nola!

All Heart

Theo continues his love of baking in our new kitchen.


Leaves of Grass




New Town, New Hair


Austin brings out the best in our kids' hair.



Fun in the Fort

Amanda and the kids spent some time in Ft. Worth
while Matt set up shop in Austin.

As always, the box is more fun than what was inside it.
Mardi the dog happily steps in to be the artist's assistant.

First time to the Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo!

Bye Bye Brooklyn

We had a few wonderful last hangs in our beloved Brooklyn before the big move.