August 2015

August was crazy, challenging, momentous, wonderful whirlwind of a month. First in the order of events was a visit from the Doumas! Hans, Leone, Emily and Michael arrived at the end of July, actually, and stayed into the beginning of August. It was a blast of a week, packed full with sightseeing, visiting, and lots and lots of delicious food. We were entirely spoiled by our visitors.

First decent family photo as a family of five.

At the Alamo in San Antonio on a hot, hot day.

                               

Afton in line at the famous Franklin's Barbeque. The men got up early and waited for hours in line. We caught up with them as it was about to open.

Bo fast asleep in our bedside cradle.

Afton sneaking in a nap on the kitchen floor.

The girls shared a bed for a while in between visitors.  You'd never know this was a king sized bed.

Bo enjoying one of his first swims in the pool.

Approximately 5 minutes later.

Towards the end of the month, my brother Nathan and his amazing wife Kirsten came to visit.  We felt honored that they would come all the way here to see us! We had lots of fun swimming and sightseeing.  Nathan cooked us the most amazing steaks I've ever eaten. Kirsten motivated me to be a better person just by being in her presence. We were sad to see them go.  

Nate & Kirsten took us mini-golfing at the Peter Pan Mini-golf in downtown Austin. We had always wanted to go and it didn't disappoint!

Downtown Austin at the Capitol Building.  

A little picnic on the beautiful Capitol grounds and a rare picture with Mom 

Swimming at Lake Pflugerville with N & K

The end of August means the beginning of the school year, and Paisley had her first day at Joy School!  A group of 5 moms and their children aged 3-5 put together a little co-op preschool.  Paisley was thrilled to go to "school" with her best buddies from church.

The first of many joy filled days to follow.