We had a bit of a relaxing day on Saturday. The morning started with a wonderful brunch at Taverna (our favorite brunch place so far) with Nicholas and Ellie. After, I headed over to Max's Wine Dive to meet up with an old friend from my lacrosse days at BHS. Seeing her was delightful and I am so happy to know that she is here in Austin...I hope to enjoy her company much more in the coming year!
After my lunch date, J and Vivi were able to spend a couple more hours of daddy daughter time while I headed to Milk & Honey for a much needed hair appointment. Arriving home refreshed, the three of us spent the rest of the evening enjoying dinner and then sending the wee one off to dreamland.
Sunday morning started with a run in the beautiful sunshine. By the time we ended at Annie's V was fast asleep.
I love Annie's for the atmosphere. French flair design and fresh croissants on the menu...and even better they have a sweet little seating area on the sidewalk for people watching while sipping some coffee.
While V caught her nap, J and I were able to enjoy our meals and one another's company.
After some play time back at the condo, we decided to head to the University of Texas campus to check it out.
We started at the UT Tower and walked from there. The Spanish style buildings and shade trees make for a beautiful campus.
Also on campus is a turtle pond. We found our way there and were amazed with the number of turtles sunning themselves on the rocks. I think J and I enjoyed the pond and its inhabitants more than Vivi - give her about 6 more months and she will be pointing out the turtles and running around!
After the pond we explored some more and came across a perfect grassy knoll for Vivi to have her first "touching grass" experience. A little unsure at first, she quickly started to love the new texture she was feeling.
After a little bit of family play time in the grass we headed back to the car and to the other side of town for lunch.
A first for both of us, we went to Torchy's Tacos, a food trailer on the south end of town. With a menu full of types of tacos I couldn't even dream of, we each settled on our lunch and opted to eat in the car instead of under the large shade tree at a picnic table...Vivi had passed out in her carseat and we thought it best to let her get her beauty sleep.
The tacos were fresh and delicious...Torchy's will be added to our list of go-to's!
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