Wow, summer just FLEW by. We kept busy with traveling, camps, work, and Austin fun. I didn't realize just how much we packed in until I went through the photos and videos. Summer will be broken down into 3 installments: June, July, August.
First stop, lunch in Lincoln Park
Prices, Thomases, Hales & Clay
This captures it all... this foursome makes each other giggle until milk is coming out of their noses:)
Next, Arlington Heights to visit The Woods and Aunt Val/Uncle John. We love cousin Elizabeth!
Cousin Thomas letting Fish take a spin in his new ride.
Aunt Val's home cooked meals and being able to run wild in her backyard were instant hits.
Can't miss out on Garrett's!
Maggie Daley Park while Daddy's at his sales meeting.
She loves her rock climbing!
And Fisher loves wheels of any kind.
Millenium Park
Summer swinging with Ryan.
We now share a boat with 2 other families. The kids were in heaven for our first outing.
Our daredevil daughter was a big fan of tubing. The faster and wilder, the better.
Mom's Night Out to celebrate Meghan Hack's birthday. Dinner at June's, followed by drinks at South Congress Cafe.
Swim date with our friends, The Neeces. Francesca was in Eleanor's class, and her sister Tessa joined in the fun.
Dresses himself.
Eleanor's angry message to me after I told her she needed to have some quiet time in her room.
TRANSLATION: "Fire, no rainbows." "No one go in here. Boo hoo, boo hoo because I am very angry!"
More Ryan love. The kids spent a lot of time with Laura and Ryan this summer... those three kids adore each other.
Eleanor all ready for her first camp of the summer. This one was at Mathews and with her kinder teacher, Ms. King. Theme: art+nature (her favorites in life)!
Papaw comes to visit. Fisher was post sugar crash here...
I snuck away to NY to visit one of my good friends, Meredith Aslin, and meet her sweet newborn, Eleanor. Lindsey Clancey met me there from KC. We swept in and did baby bootcamp - helped Mer with a schedule, nursing, taking care of big sis, cooking. It was fun to be able to help out and still be able to sleep!
Dr. Clancey is a pro!
Big sister, Caroline, wanted a swaddle too.
Such a sweet baby!
Lindsey and I stayed in the pool house.
Meredith coordinated for a personal trainer to come to the house. What a treat!
The clubhouse at Nana's has a hot chocolate maker. Nana stepped it up a notch by adding whip cream - my kids couldn't have been happier.
Caroline loves her baby sister.
Off to tennis camp
A swim at Deep Eddy before the storm blew in...
Some climbing at Austin Bouldering Project
A field trip to Georgetown before visiting Aunt Sally and Uncle Jim in Sun City. First stop, toy store for a souvenir + ice cream.
They chose umbrellas as their souvenirs:)
"Mom, take a picture of me... I look really cool!"
What a fun spring we had! How is it already summer. A few more days left of school, and then 83 days of summer. I'm equally scared and excited. We have lots of fun travels that we'll document throughout the summer, and the kids are in a few different camps. I look forward to lazy mornings without the hustle and bustle of getting out the door, but I'm not looking forward to the kids bickering from spending too much time together.
Clanceys visit Austin! Olivia an Eleanor eating dinner.
A trip to Gemelli to show off our favorite gelato.
85 degree swim day on Friday, dip to 50 degrees on Saturday.
Charlie and Fish eating al fresco.
Greenbelting...
Eric and Linds - Parents' Night Out
Didn't get the kids together for a bluebonnet photo sesh, but Justin happened to capture this stud on his own. Zero personality, this kid.
Another half marathon under my belt. Meredith Greager and I did this one in Brenham... beautiful course, but I wasn't as graceful as I was at the Austin Half.
What thoughtful husbands to have sent flowers and bubbles to our hotel
My boys in their ball caps:)
Sister lost her second tooth!
$2 for E!
Operation Haircut! Eleanor decided she wanted her hair short, like when she was little...
Adorable transformation!
Our first International Festival at Mathews Elementary! What an impressive spectacle! 400 students from 40 different countries speaking 20 different languages. We love that our kids are exposed to such diversity on a daily basis.
Our sweet girl, growing up so fast!
Making banana bread with Nana.
Date with Charlie to see Goodnight Moon at The Zach Theater.
Dirt track date with Cord.
Last minute weekday dinner out at Pool Burger
Buddy riding downtown. He loves mixing plaids and stripes as shown here;)
Daddy/Daughter date - sushi lunch on a rooftop downtown.
My girl;)
Food and Wine Fest
Our thespian had quite the admiring audience!
Celebratory dinner after the show.
"Big carrots" for the win at the Farmer's Market.
Fun lunch at Clark's with Bama and Papa.
Baby quail hatched in E's classroom!
Mother's Day picnic at Zilker park.
The kids love their board games.
Justin asked me what I wanted to do Mother's Day evening. I quickly replied, "Steal the Nintendo from the playroom and have a glass of wine." Simple pleasures!
Weekend nap position for the boys.
During their study of birds, Ms. King's class created bird hotels.
Last field trip of the year: Mayfield Park
The kids painted Monet-like watercolors of the pond at the park.
Swan research project presentation.
Surf's up! Date at NLand catching some waves. It was my first time and Justin's second. Brian Berry was the perfect coach!
All ready for Author's Tea!
The class made tea and muffins using ingredients from their class garden.
Our smart and creative girl wrote and illustrated 12 books this year, more than any other classmate.
"About the Author"
Fisher had his first real playdate (without another mom in toe). He had the best time with his buddy, Charlie.
These three had a swim play date and slumber party while Mom and Dad had a staycation at the Fairmont.
Dads owning the Fairmont pool.
Kicked off summer with homemade strawberry popcicles!
Stars, stripes, strawberry face, and muscles.
This kids loves watermelon more than anything in this world!
Last day of kinder for this girl! What a year... learned to read/spell/give up naps, lost 2 teeth, broke an arm, and performed in 2 plays. All while making lots of new friends at Mathews Elementary.
Eleanor with her 6th Grade Buddy, Lydia.
Sticky, sweaty mess. Love that face.
These two are ready for SUMMER!
Fisher graduates Athena! Mom and Dad get a pay raise!
Fish and his best bud, Charlie. We'll miss that sweet boy!
