My new neice, Jude Elizabeth

Kite Festival

This was our 5th year in a row (I believe), to go to the Zilker Park Kite Festival the first Sunday in April. It was very warm and VERY crowded and as usual, we had difficulty getting a kite up in the air with no wind and no room, but we still had fun. Here are some pictures from our adventure

Another Year, Another Family Retreat

Well, we have returned from another weekend at Laekey Texas at our annual church family retreat. Even the move from late April to late March cannot keep us away. We love it! Actually, this was one of the hottest weekends we have had in a while.

I had it easy this year since Nathan took both boys (what a guy!) in his cabin. I think it went pretty well except at shower time (Tucker hated it) and bedtime Sat. night (both boys slept with Nathan in his bed- he had 2 bunks pushed together. We are all tired (Nathan probably the most) but we had a great time. On Saturday it was so hot that we were able to play in the water a long time and the boys all took a canoe ride. I sat this one out- maybe next year. We brought lots of sand home with us but the boys had a blast. At the talent show Griffin and his buddies, led by Tanner, sang "Jesus Loves Me" and brought the house down. We hope to enjoy many more years here with our church family and make more memories that our kids will cherish as they grow older.

Rodeo Day

Griffin's Latest Thoughts

It is so funny how a 4 year old's mind works. The day before we went to the Dr for our sonogram, we were talking about it. Our converstation went something like this:

Griffin said, "Tomorrow we have the baby"
Katie: "No, I am not having the baby tomorrow, but we will find out what we are having tomorrow"
Griffin: "Do you know what you are having?"
Katie: "No, I don't"
Griffin: "Can't you just look down your throat?"

Gotta' love the imagination!

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The Cherry Circus

Last weekend we were invited to celebrate John Paul and Grace's birthday. They had a circus theme and Griffin and Tucker were so excited to be reunited with their friends. What is even better is that they invited the boys to spend the night (we owe you huge! :)). Nathan and I found the offer to hard to refuse and so we enjoyed our night out while the boys played and watched movies. They both did good that night and they all came to Austin and met us for church that morning.