The Walker Family Blog: Weekend trip to Austin

At the last minute (or at least two days ahead is considered last minute for us) we decided to head to Austin to meet the Carlisle's for the weekend.

It's only 4 1/2 hours to get to Austin from our house. I never thought I would say "only" for a trip that long. But seriously after our long trips to Kansas/Nebraska, this was a breeze--we were there by lunch! And, we are still smiling after getting there too!

We ate at a wonderful BBQ place in the country southwest of Austin called "The Salt Lick". We ate at picnic tables, were able to bring our own drinks, and enjoyed some live music.

Waiting to get seated...Rowan (Bryce and Lorie's son) looks enthused with Gabrielle, huh?

The adults enjoying some convesation.

Darin and his wonderful girlfriend, Erica.

A picture with my hubby...usually we have our kiddos in the picture with us, so this was a nice!

Nick and Benjamin in the elevator on the way down to the hotel pool for a swim before bed.

The kids and I taking a late-night swim in the hotel pool Saturday night. Isn't it a great picture of me and my two little blessings?

Sunday after lunch we ate at the "Hula Hut" down on the water...delicious food again, and a wonderful view too.

Isn't she just adorable?

After our Sunday afternoon naps, we all headed down to a "giant-normous" (as Gabrielle says) pool. It was really neat because the first section of the pool was a few inches deep, the next part was a couple of feet deep, but Gabrielle was able to still reach, and the back part was really deep.

Getting ready for some swim time.

Benjamin all decked out in his swim-attire...even though he spent the majority of his time was spent sleeping in the shade.

Gabrielle and Rowen playing on the train toy together. By the end of the weekend they were acting like old friends. And, don't worry, Gabrielle wasn't trying to choke him as it may appear in this picture...she was trying to give him hugs!