Lady Bird

The list of "things to do in Austin" only has a few items left. Canoeing on Lady Bird Lake has been there from the beginning and we finally were able to cross it off. We decided that we would not let having a baby hold us back from anything so whatever we want to do we find a way to take Mill along. We did however get the "are they really taking their baby canoeing" look from many people.






We have really been missing the mountains this summer. We heard about this great "hike" near our neighborhood so we attempted it. I don't know if us Utahn's would consider it a hike, but none the less it filled a void.


We also have been missing our Kyah and to help fill that desire we have babysat Leslie's dog for her. We took him on the hike with us which was pretty entertaining because he is obviously a pampered indoor dog. He didn't like getting wet and would avoid any mud, he is an adorable dog and we had fun with him but it reminded us what a cool dog Kyah is. She is definitely missed!

July

I had some friends show me this great place here called the Oasis. The food isn't anything great but the view is spectacular! It has four levels of decks on the edge of a cliff overlooking Lake Travis. We ate there last night and watched the sunset.


There is a group of girls here who has taken me under their wing and invited me to their girls nights once a month. Last month we got dessert at the Cheesecake Factory. This month we ate appetizers at the Oasis.


Leslie, who works with Luke, is in love with Millie. She has threatened to take her back to Mexico with her. We joined her on the 4th to watch fireworks. I am one of those Mom's, I made Millie's shirt and headband for the festivities.


This is the rest of the group on the 4th.


Colledge's and Cook's, this is the much talked about stance that Mill has been attempting. She is so close to crawling.


Before we came to Austin I often wondered how I would fill up all of my free time. Lately I have been obsessed with sewing dresses for Mill. It occupies hours. I have explained to Luke that instead of spending $50 on a dress like this for Mill, I'm saving us money by just making them. Luke laughs at me and, he being a numbers driven man, explains to me that really by the time you calculate in the cost of the materials and my time, I've really not saved any money. I guess it's a hobby. Just like some people pay money to golf, I pay money to sew. The next two pictures are the two dresses I just completed.