Ella meets her cousins in Austin, TX

Buzz and I went to Austin for the weekend. We were supposed to get there Friday morning but due to the weather we didn't get there till Friday around 6. I haven't seen my sister's family since I've been pregnant. Buzz and I hadn't been to Austin since last January. We started early Saturday morning and went to Blake's basketball game and then out to breakfast. Next, we headed to the outlet mall where Aidan noticed "Otis" parked next to our car! We dragged the three boys and Buzz to Pottery Barn outlet and Kirklands outlet. We also found this cute little baby store called, "Janie & Jack." They were a bit pricey. While Blake and Aidan sat in the window, Cole wandered around the store matching shoes to dresses for Ella. Later, the boys found a spot to play football while Buzz guarded our Kaybee Toys purchases. Later that night Kerry and I took the boys to see the movie, "Hotel For Dogs." Loved it by the way. Michael and Buzz went downtown for some drinks and live music. They were not a pretty sight when they arrived home around 1 am.

The next day we took their dog Ziggy to the Dog & Duck pub in downtown Austin. There are many restaurants that allow dogs in their outdoor areas.

Here is my 22 week photo. There Mandy, are you happy now?

We spent the next few hours at a giant park eating snow cones where we watched dogs and people swim in the 80 degree weather. We had a great time and my sister and her husband always make us feel so welcome. My nephews are getting so big and it's great to spend time with them.

At 11, Blake is a quiet, polite, and shy little guy. He plays some serious video games and tears it up on the soccer field. He also has mad dance moves. He's an awesome kid that you can totally hang out with. At almost 8, Cole is loud, outgoing, and dramatic. He is either crying and complaining or bouncing off the walls with joy. He is so entertaining. He's also a sensitive little guy who says some really sweet things. He can't sit still for any length of time. We hear that Buzz was a lot like this and we're kind of scared now. At almost 6, Aidan is a sports freak. He watches Blake's basketball games and football on the TV with serious intensity. His room is decorated in golf stuff. He's a soft-spoken little guy with the cutest voice you've ever heard. He's a thinker with some pretty big thoughts. I can't wait to see them again this summer.