Our Journey

7/23/2007

Ryder had no fear of animals. If he could stick his hand in the tiger cage i'm sure he would

Campbell loved being fanned by peacock feathers

Olivia ended up using her new hat to swat bees

Campbell thought this goat was pretty funny

Went shopping for a swimsuit today and opted for a UT hat.

Storm came. Mimi's electricity went out. Roasted goldfish.

Papa and Olivia seeing how close they can get to the deer

7/22/2007

Yesterday we arrived in Austin after driving for a long long long time. We only got out of the car twice, but made many stops. We stopped at Starbucks, Burger King, Chic-fil-a, McDonalds, Starbucks, McDonalds, Starbucks and Starbucks. And then when I got tired we would stop at Starbucks again. The kids did very well. Lane and Cam spent most of the time pacifying Ryder.
Our first day in Austin was spent back-to-school shopping. We went with Mimi and Papa to the Round Rock outlets. It was really nice out there and shaded.

Everyone has new backpacks and ready for school - well actually they are protesting the going to school part, but would say anything for new clothes.

Olivia sitting nicely and quietly coloring

and then there are the boys....We got some great indoor toys. So far, nothing has broke

Lane couldn't resist these slippers

This might have been the highlight of the shopping trip

This officer has it made. I want one - sure would help my aching feet -

except I would probably have 4 kids hanging off it.

We seem to get excited now-a-days when we see longhorns

Everyone was a little tired and wanted to ride.

Glad Papa was with us to push the 300 lb stroller!

Science camp

Lane went to science camp at Camp Washahsahsheeheee... or something like that. The night I picked him up they had a rocket launch (see terrible picture above). He had so much fun! That was his last camp of the Summer. Next is the beach - no more cabins for him.

7/16/2007

Swept away to Super Target.. I mean the Renaissance

On Friday Luke surprised me for our 12 year anniversary by taking me to a hotel in Tulsa. He arranged the sitter and everything else! I was so impressed. We stayed at the Renaissance which has to be the nicest hotel in Tulsa and the most exciting part was that it was walking distance to Target!! ;-) Luke knows me so well. Seriously, we had so much fun! In our hotel room there were a dozen+1 roses and chocolate covered strawberries. I got teary eyed! Luke is getting really good at this romantic stuff. Friday night after we kicked back and had coffee on our private balcony ;-) we went to a really fun sushi bar called In the Raw. The hotel description called it a "hip" restaurant, so Luke and I had a debate on if we were worthy of dining in such a place. ?Turns out we weren't the dorkiest people there. Not sure if it's a chain or not - but it was fun and really good. Then we went to Starbucks and Target. My night was everything I had been dreaming about. But - the next day was even better. We woke up and Luke went with me to work out - wow, that was nice to watch! Then we ate a delicious breakfast at the hotel and then Luke arranged for me to have a massage and facial at the hotel spa. I felt like a princess! After that it was time for check-out, so we packed all our stuff up, went and ate lunch. I had a cheeseburger and fries - I was feeling really crazy! We spent the rest of our time walking around Utica square and people watching at Starbucks. The next morning at church someone commented that I looked really rested and glowing! I honestly can tell you that since I have had kids (10 years ago!) I have never received that compliment. I always get the "you look tired" comment. I am thinking that this nightly get away should happen a little more often! Might need to rob a bank first though ;-)

12 red = years, 1 yellow = forever

I was ready to move in!

YUMMY! My hubby thinks of everything!

7/15/2007

He Knows My Name by Maranatha Singers

This is a great song! And I love the pictures.

7/14/2007

Deana Rose Farm (or something like that in KC)

These are some pictures that I took with my little point and shoot when we went to KC the other wknd. We had such a great time with all my family watching all the kids play and fish! What a great weekend!!!

Ryder has no fear - glad he didn't grab the hook!