Back to the Graffiti Wall

Before Annette left town we had to revisit the famous Austin graffiti wall. This time to make our own art. It was cool cause there was new art covering the art we saw last time we were there just one week before. This art still blows me away. And I was pretty impressed with the art me kids made and how long one $3 can of spray paint will last. Lots of amazing summer memories

4th Of July 2014

Just Grandma, Grandpa, and Aunt Net. My brother and his family moved to TN and Becka is in OK now. Pretty chill morning with Firworks at night. My favorite part was the cookie pizza. Me and Annette get a bad wrap for being not so good at cooking. But we blew every one away with the cute/ delicious cookie pizza. I seriously crave another one. The kids favorite part was getting spoiled at the lake. Annette bought them light up toys, balloon animals, and space ships made out of coca cola cans. These are things Andrew and I will normally say no to but not aunt Net.

Visitors-Austin

Andrew's sister and her family came to visit Austin. The kids have not seen their cousins in 5 yrs so we had to make sure to pack in the fun. There was a lot of hanging out and playing video games. And a lot of swimming that I didn't get pics of but I tried to take pics of the big fun stuff. First day we went to Barton Springs and Chuys. We also saw the tower on the UT campus and the famous Austin greeting mural. On Thursday night the adults went out and did the live music scene. Mike bought a giant pizza on 6th street and fed a homeless man. Too funny!

Visitors-Fredricksburg and the Rodeo

What is a visit to Texas without going to the Rodeo. We found one in Fredricksburg and drove out. Its a gorgeous small town with shops and antiques and gourmet Texas food. We walked the shops a bit but with kids that gets old really fast. So we stopped for lunch and then headed over to the Rodeo. It was awesome. I love how we honor our flag and our country in Texas. They started with cowgirls riding around with flags. The star spangled banner followed by a prayer for our troops and not a dry eye in the stands. We treat our military men an women like gods. And rightfully so. Then they did your typical horse bucking, cow roping, muttin bustin, and BULL riding. It was exciting and entertaining and our visitors got to see the best of Texas.

Visitors-Candy Shop and Bats

Austin has North Americas largest bat population. It is unique. They come out at dusk to feed. Every bridge in Austin has thousands of bats fly out from under it. While we waited for it to get dark we visited BIG TOP CANDY SHOP. Literally the coolest candy shop I have ever been in. It has a bunch of novelty candy you can't find any where else. It was so expensive but so worth it cause it was that cool. It was like stepping into Willy Wonka's chocolate factory I felt like a kid again.

Visitors- Graffiti Wall

It is NOT illegal to paint graffiti in Austin. That's what I love about this city. This does not mean we all run around with spray cans of paint and ruin everything in sight. Most of Austin is beautiful homes with white picket fences and mowed lawns and miles and miles of lakes and trees. There is a large section downtown with cement retaining walls and any one can go there and paint without the threat of a ticket or a fine. The result is we have had some of the best graffiti artists in the world visit and paint on the wall. I loved looking at all the art work. Trust me there is too much to capture with pics. But how cool that they made such amazing drawing with just a spray can!

Visitors - Kayak

We found groupons and spent a day on Lady bird lake. It was gorgeous. I am soooo doing this again and again and again.