Monday, March 31, 2014

ATX

We spent this past weekend in the Austin (or more specifically, Cedar Park) area. Jordan's closest guy friends are 3 brothers and we were able to meet up with 2 of the brothers and their families. Jordan loved the guy time, I loved the girl time, and there was even another boy who is close in age to Isaac. So basically, it was the perfect weekend for all of us.
There's nothing cuter than boys in PJs! (L: Ethan, R: Isaac)
Isaac hanging out on the porch
Philip & Ethan
Philip, Ethan, and Samantha
Philip, Samantha, & Ethan live in the Chicago area, so I was especially excited to see them this weekend. I think the break from the polar vortex was really great for them! The weather was amazing and we were able to spend a lot of time outside at several different parks around the area. Samantha is expecting her second little, and I'm desperate to know whether baby #2 is a brother or a sister! Jordan and I just adore this little family.
We need to get our kid some sunglasses! I only got squinty face photos while we were at Zilker Park
Sam & Ethan
Andrea (and baby Hudson) & Aaron
Aaron & Andrea live in the Austin area and were our amazing hosts for the weekend. They kept all 6 of us under their roof, fed us some delicious food, let us break in some of their baby gear, and were pretty much just awesome. Not only this, but they also put up with our scheduled nap times, early kid bedtimes, stinky diapers, and kid meltdowns. Baby Hudson is due in the next few weeks and I am so excited for this next chapter in their lives. Aaron and Andrea will be fantastic parents; this boy is blessed!

They are so stinkin cute!!!
These boys bring out the crazy in each other.
The Austin skyline from Zilker park
Isaac doing what he does best.... "finging!" (swinging!)
Checking out an old tree stump. I love that little dirty booty!
The ladies and their men (including Hudson!)
The dudes and their dudes.
We had such a good time, I'm hoping that we can arrange another family meet up again next year. I am so thankful for our dear friends. Jordan has known and loved these brothers for 25 years! Maybe next time we can get the missing brother and his wife (Nathanael & Brittany!) to join the party too.

3 comments:

Erika said...

I was SO confused for a minute-- WAIT, I KNOW THAT GIRL!! I WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH HER!!!!...ohhhh yeah. Never mind. I went to high school with Hollie, too. ;) Bet she already knows that.

Kelli @ A Deeper Joy said...

I'm jealous you got to spend time in Austin! We've thought about moving there because 1) it's so wonderful and 2) it's closer to my family. So glad y'all had a good time! You took great photos!

Kathy said...

Oh look at the sunshine and green grass. Never mind. It will be here in the northeast soon enough. Looks like you had an awesome time! Those little guys are so stinking cute!!!

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