Visit to Austin

I'm still playing catch up with our photos, but I think I'm almost done. We took a trip to Austin, Texas the weekend before Christmas. Ryan went so he could interview at National Instruments, and Lucas and I went just for fun. The hotel we stayed at was actually really nice.

But when I pulled open the curtains in our room that first morning, the view was just not on par with the rest of the hotel.

That's okay, though. Lucas loved looking out the window and brushing his teeth anyway.

Then we sat and ate some goldfish while watching tv.

Then Sandy came to get us and took us to this awesome playgroup. The lady hosting had yummy snacks and cookies for us to eat so we didn't have to go out for lunch, and she had a Santa there. Lucas warmed right up to the other kids and he had a blast. Here he is being chased by another one of the kids.

He was less than impressed by Santa, but he sat there okay for a few pictures.

After Lucas's nap, we went shopping at this huge outdoor mall that was right across the street from our hotel. This was seriously the best location for a hotel ever.

There were some cool play structures for kids too.

And a water fountain.

The next day we went over to Derek and Sandy's house to play for a while.

All the boys crowded around an electronic device. Typical!

We opened some presents too.

These are the tutus I made. Don't the girls look so cute?

Watching Dad Open his Present

Pj Dancing

After our mini Christmas, we went downtown to see some of the sights. I think Austin is a really cool looking city. Here is the capitol building.

Inside the building.

Walking with Daddy

Sitting with Pj

Then Derek and Sandy had to take the kids home because Ava wasn't feeling well. We went to check out the UT (University of Texas) campus. We went to an art museum and then just walked around for a bit. It was pretty.

The Bell Tower

We had a fun time visiting with family and seeing the city. The trip was way too short and we'll have to go again soon. You're probably wondering how the interview part of the trip went... we are too... we'll find out in a few weeks.