Austin, Texas

May 28 is the tentative date for moving.  My sister and Emmy are coming down May 26th to help pack and then us girls and Taylor are headed to San Antonio for a few days. 

We had open house this weekend so we thought it might be a good time to visit neighboring cities around Texas before we left for good.  We left the house on Friday and drove to San Antonio.  There was a Fiesta going on, so downtown was packed.  We went to the carnival thinking Taylor would be able to ride some rides but unfortunately he was too short.  Later we found a kiddie park on the way to the hotel and spent some time there.  Taylor absolutely loved it!  

The next morning we headed to Austin.  I LOVE Austin!  It reminds me of Eugene.  It's real "organic" and they love their Longhorns!  We spent the entire day at Barton Springs Park.  There was so much to do.  We rode a train, became environmentally aware of pollution in our rivers and streams, and Taylor played on the biggest play structure I have ever seen.  Later that evening we went back to the hotel and played in the pool.  Taylor can hold his breath under water!  

We headed home on Sunday, but after visiting the capital building, University of Texas, and eating some Texas BBQ.  The restaurant was called Salt Lick. Sounds weird I know but, if you know me, you know how much I love sauces.  Their BBQ sauce was wonderful.  My mouth is watering as I write this.

We got our food to go so Taylor could run around at the kiddie park in San Antonio again.  Taylor got an unlimited ride band.  We got our money's worth...until.....it happened!  Taylor got kicked of the ride for misbehaving!  He was riding his favorite ride, of course the cars.  He began dragging his hand on the ground as the cars were going around.  It was a very dangerous act that was not tolerated in the park.  The operator, other parents, Sean, and I were asking Taylor to pick his hands up but he refused, with a big grin.  They stopped the ride and Taylor had to get off.  After that event we thought it might be best to just go home.   

Taylor's first ride.  Mommy was scared so Daddy had to ride too.

  

Horse and carriage.  So well behaved.

THE RIDE.  

He looks at this picture and says, "Coo coo."  I don't think he has a clue about safety.

Official University of Texas helmet worn by #6 in 2008.

Misc.

I never know what to do with the random pictures I take between blogs.  So here's what we've been up to...

Our last United High School football banquet on April 21st.

Chocolate cupcakes for Daddy.  He turned 30 on April 22. 

Eating a cupcake that momma brought home from another baby shower.   So many babies are being born!

Now we need two binks?  He's never gonna give them up.

He is getting really good at stacking.  I had to give him guidance but he built this.  

Sonia's Baby Shower

A couple weeks ago we had a baby shower for our neighbor Sonia.  She is due June 4th but she's thinking he might come sooner.  She is going with the jungle theme.  

Taylor has a crush.  He gets all giddy around her. :)

Long night...

Sean has been in Oregon this past week interviewing coaches.  Taylor and I were left home alone.  It was nice not having to cook dinner but we missed Daddy.  On Friday night, Taylor was up from 2 - 4 am!  He would shrug his shoulders and ask, "Where Da Da?" I would repeatedly tell him, "Daddy's at work, he'll be home soon."  Then Taylor would begin to tear up.  I felt terrible.  At 2:45 am, I brought him into our bed and he asked about Da Da again!  Just as I began to refresh his memory, Taylor looked at the wall and started screaming.  I couldn't figure it out. Every time Taylor would move around,  he'd begin screaming.  After what feels like forever, I finally realized what was happening.

You see, I feel it's necessary to keep a night light on in our room when Sean's gone.  It gives me a sense of security I guess.  Well, the night light casts a shadow of Taylor on the wall, so every time Taylor would move, it would show his outline. I tried doing shadow puppets on the wall but that made it worse. Then my hair shadow didn't help when I got up to put him in his own bed.  He finally fell asleep at 4 am.  Poor guy, he's scared of his own shadow!

Here's a few pictures from last week.

I buy entirely too many bags of Cheetos.   

We've started packing.  And no, we haven't sold the house.  We've been showing it about 2 or 3 times a week but not one offer. :(

We hadn't seen Josecito in forever.  Look at his cowboy boots! 

oh and... yes, Taylor did get a haircut right before Easter and he hated it!

Hoppy Easter!

We spent our Easter here in Laredo. The weather was actually bearable.  We had a picnic on Saturday with friends in the neighborhood.  Then on Sunday after church, we had a crawdad and shrimp boil with a smaller group of friends.  Taylor had four egg hunts this year!  

The first thing he picked up was a car.  Surprise surprise.

Big boy riding a bike!  We had a hard time getting him away from it.

This is how the Louisiana folks eat.  I'm sure gonna miss them!

Hamming it up.

Little stinker!

Mod Podge

I've packed most of my craft materials but a friend of mine told me about Mod Podge.  She had made some adorable picture frames.  I had never heard of it so of course I had to give it a try.  This is Taylor's Easter basket for this year.  It's a little time consuming but incredibly easy. 

Easter Bunny

There was an Easter party and egg hunt at Toddler Tuesday this week.

The teachers.

They do such a great job with all the kids. They love to sing and dance with them.

Looking for eggs.

He kept calling them balls.

Eating snack with Reagan. Cheetos again.

Petting the bunny.

A little nervous... but hey this isn't so bad.

Ok ma! I got my treat let's get outta here!