Last Days in Austin

Before making the trek to Little Rock, we spent a few days with my family in Austin. We love being with them! On Saturday we split up; the boys toured the local military base while the girls went walking around downtown and out for lunch at a classy Mexican restaurant.

On our way home we called the giys to see of they wanted to do The Salt Lick for supper; I wanted to get in all our favorite eateries before leaving...but they guiltily told us they had just had lunch there! But we were happy they had a great time together. So we made plans to go to Home Slice, the best pizza place on earth, instead; it didn't disappoint, and it was fun to go there one last time all together.

Sunday was Mothers' Day and Em and I put together a little tea for lunchtime; we made three different kinds of tea, some great biscotti, Em made some really delicious scones, and we enjoyed some amazing chocolate-covered strawberries that Sam and Tessa had sweetly sent her. (Thanks for sharing, Ma!)
Other than that, we just bummed around; we enjoyed watching movies, reading outloud, and just being together.

Here are Mike and Jon; we were all just hanging out and I asked if I could get a picture of the two of them, and they both said "Sure," and stayed right where they were and just looked at the camera. Too funny.

The morning we left Mom had to go right in to work but the rest of us got to spend a few hours together before we headed out. Em made some more of her splendid scones for us! Isn't she cute?


So we packed up the 4-Runner, tearfully said goodbye, and were on our way. I cried pretty hard and Mike was so sweet and comforted me! It sure helps knowing that we'll see them again in August for a few days. What a lovely family God has blessed me with. I love y'all SO SO much!!!