Just me and them

Scott started teaching his courses at St. Edwards today so the last week has been preparation time for him 24-7. That means that the kids and I got to spend our days and nights together, running around the house and killing time.  We're semi friendless out here, which bums me out a bit and makes me miss Madison.  The friends we have made live 20 minutes away and I think that Jones is going to hate me for taking away all his buddies.  I try to be a good friend for him to play with, but I'm no Carston.  The best I can do is break out the super capes and have a dance party every night.  And maybe bake cookies every week.

The Summer

This is it.  This is pretty much what we did from June to August.  Don't get too excited.  What I really wanted write there was 'Don't get scared now', a quote from my beloved Home Alone, but of course it wouldn't have made any sense.  I wonder what would happen if I just wrote whatever nonsense came to my mind...this blog certainly couldn't get any fewer readers than it already has...

maybe I've got an idea here. 

{Also, I'm sorry if you follow me on Instagram and you've already seen all of these pictures.  Just don't scroll down and wait for the next post.} 

A Pirate in Austin

Jones was in a pirate mood.

Austin, TX

Texas is home now.  It seemed like June and July stretched on forever, but finally we are here in Austin and we are mostly loving it.  Our apartment is not yet equipped with the Internet and won't be for another week so I'm stealing a moment in Scott's office to write this.  Scott is working hard to prepare for his 3 courses this Fall (4 sections total) and rides his bike the .8 miles to the St. Edwards' campus every day.  The weather here is no surprise, but it is taking some getting used to.  The humidity leaves me drenched after a 10 yard walk outdoors.  I'd like to be joking about that, but I'm not.  I hear the weather gets better next month and I am praying that it's the truth.  The kids and I spend our days running around the house and swimming in our apartment pool.  We took a drive around Austin on Sunday and we are excited to get to eatin' at the local restaurants.  I will post photos and more updates soon, but don't hold your breath.