Soccer

Chuck E Cheese

The kids had Columbus Day off of school and so we headed to Chuck E Cheese with some friends.

Jocelyn and Daphne

Mini air hockey

Sometimes the best entertainment is free!

Our little girl is a 2-headed demon!

Hazel's Birthday

We had the pleasure of helping Hazel celebrate her 5th birthday while she was in town.

Hazel had no problem posing for photos.

Penny cozied up to Tyler.

Tyler wasn't sure what to think!

The Oasis

We finally made it to dinner at The Oasis, a long-standing Austin institution overlooking Lake Travis, while Megan and the girls were in town. The kids loved everything about it- the golf cart ride from the parking lot to the restaurant, the amazing views, the food, and of course the balloon animals.

Our nieces pose nicely for photos.

Our kids can't give us a normal face or pose unless heavily bribed!

The restaurant is supposedly the largest in the US and it
actually consists of 3 restaurants in 1 location with tons of
balconies and indoor and outdoor seating.

Goofing off with their balloon animals

Daphne hams it up in this capsule

Soccer Fans

A week ago Tyler had his largest cheering section ever at his soccer game. Brad has been staying with us so he can work at his new job location until his new house is ready. Megan and the girls drove in from New Orleans to avoid potential hurricane impacts (like loss of power while watching a 5-year old and 2-year old). Michael's cousin and two of his aunts were in town for the day and came to the game with Michael's parents.

Hurtado cheering section

Snack time

The big trees near the soccer fields are always a hit
with the siblings while the soccer game is going on.

Tunnel to Freedom?

So many giggles inside the tunnel!

Canoeing

Last Sunday we rented canoes with Tyler's cub scout den at Zilker Park. We mostly canoed in Barton Creek but also ventured onto the Colorado River a little bit. The boys tuckered out after about an hour and then played in the water at Barking Springs afterwards where it is shallow enough to wade in.

Tyler and Roman

Greg and Roman

Tyler and I made a good team. However, I had a hard time
keeping us straight since we row with different strength.

Jackson and Brian

Sandra, Ryan, and Arthur

David and Todd

Candice, Abby, Matthias, and Matthias

Geese up close

When I took out my camera to take a photo of the geese, they
started honking because they thought I had bread. Have I
mentioned that birds in close proximity freak me out?
I couldn't put my camera back in my bag fast enough!

Barking Springs