Austin Color Run

We had some family fun a couple of weeks ago, we ran in the Austin Color Run! This was my (and V's) first 5k and I am glad to say we ran the entire course. V was quite tired by the end, but she made it!

And kudos to J for pushing the stroller the entire time...that is a workout in itself!

Family Photos

About a month ago I was itching to have some family photos done. Vivi was at a great age and really starting to show her playful personality. My brother is usually our photographer, but since he is in Chicago and we are in Austin, I had to find an alternative. Thankfully, I happened to check out Living Social (which I do maybe twice a year) and saw a deal for Amber Vickery Photography. I quickly explored her website and found that she does great work, so I snatched up the deal! 

The day of, the weather was perfectly overcast and SoCo was peaceful before the weekend crowds would arrive in a couple of hours. Amber was lovely! She was great with V, already had great locations picked out to go to, and was so easy going. I love that she was able to capture so much of V's personality and facial expressions...Vivi has already stopped sticking that cute little tongue out. 

Thank you, Amber, for capturing such great moments for our family!

Well hello there!

Yikes! How has it been a month since my last post? Many things have been happening, so let me catch you up.

• We had family photos done! (I will do a separate post on that later.)

• Katie came to visit! It was so nice to have my dear friend here and to show her around the city (and find a great new Thai restaurant, Sway). Vivi had a grand time with her as well.

 

• V has started to play the piano.

• J and I were able to see Willie Nelson at Austin City Limits!

• V and I flew up to Michigan for a few weeks.

She was reunited with her plane...

and her "buddy". 

Little Miss also decided it was time for her to start walking (with assistance).

My friend, Travis, became friends with Anderson Cooper. Seriously. And if you know me well, you know I was giddy just getting update texts from Travis. Ah, one day I will meet you Anderson!

V and Uncle Dustin had fun playing catch while in Michigan. (Yes, they did coordinate their shirts on purpose.)

Vivi is now 9 months old!

Her cousins came to Grandma and Grandpa's while we were there. So thankful and happy that Andrea drove in!

And before we headed back to Texas we were able to go to the cutest baby shower for Mr. Sam (camping theme!). 

And three weeks went by like that! Back on the plane and back in Austin!

(And reunited with Daddy!)