Thomas Tidbits...: We're Baaaaack

Poof! And just like that, an entire season goes by. Actually, I got lazy, and the longer I waited to update the blog. the more time intensive and intimidating it became. So... here goes!

Our annual trip to NYC in January for Justin's sales meeting. It's always so great catching up with one of my oldest friends, Meredith.

Tired, puffy eyes for our first Central Park stroll.

This beats reheated coffee at home:)

We sent a video to the kids of us in the snow, and they were blown away. We have to get them to a true "winter" sometime soon. They're jaded southern kiddos.

Afternoon pub stop to watch the Hawks play... they didn't have the game on TV so...

This was our outlet.

Amazing ramen spot in NYC.

Gathering Spring Break supplies:)

E doing her best camouflage.

Brother too.

My valentine from Eleanor.

Fisher learned "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" and asked what Cracker Jacks were, so we filled the void.

I'm still obsessed with taking pictures of my kids when they sleep! They're just so quiet and peaceful and innocent in these moments.

After hitting up the MoMa in NYC, we decided to instill some culture in the kids with a local Warhol exhibit.

We have, hands down, the best nanny that ever existed. Laura asked if she could have Eleanor over for a slumber party. On a Saturday. Without pay. Huh?!? She said she really missed her one-one-one time with her girl. After Eleanor promptly said yes to this proposal, I kept asking her, "Are you SURE you're OK with this??" Her reply, "Stop asking me, mom,. The only reason you keep asking is because you're going to miss me SO much!" Guilty as charged, Ellie.

Girlfriend facials

Dinner out. E insisted on sitting in Laura's lap the whole time.

Meanwhile, Fish got some QT with Mom and Dad doing some of his favorite things. First up: biking and eating!

Next, trying out "motorcycle boats" for the first time. It was a hit.

We've realized recently how important it is to split up and give the kids one-on-one time. Win-win for everyone.

Could she be any sweeter? Our little nurturer.

Only 4 and stealing my scarf.

Party with friends at Canopy.

Daddy/Ellie date. Biking, kiting, and popcicles.

Chiiiiiiiefs!

Night swimming and silliness.

Bama and Papa come to visit. The Thomas men have an uncanny ability to sleep anywhere, anytime. Case in point here.

Racecars before the movie.

Roadtrip to see the Hawks dominate Baylor.

I did it! Ran the Austin Half Marathon. It was so rewarding to check off a long time goal of mine. This was mile 7. I wasn't so smiley at mile 12;)

Boy Mom.

Race cars make this kid tick. I've never seen anything like it.

While sister loves climbing.

And snails.

More Jayhawks! This time in Austin.

We had such success with our vegetable garden last year that we're giving it a whirl again this year. Hopefully we have a bounty of cucumbers and zucchini by next month.