Welcome Spring!

It's Springtime again in Austin (and at Blackjack!) and we couldn't be more excited!

Uncle John has been hard at work building our amazing treehouse at Blackjack.

Luke likes a trip to Starbucks in costume.  The red Power Ranger is a favorite right now.

Good old fashioned ride on the back roads near Blackjack in Uncle Johns old 57 Chevy.

So. Much. Fun.

Magical.

Boat ride with the Gaskamps

Carter, Ryan, and Luke

Dinner al fresco

This new swing at Blackjack.....

might just be a favorite new spot.

View from the roof of the treehouse.

Spring Break 2015!

Spring Break 2015 is in the books!!  We went to Marco Island and had lots of fun with Mama T, Daddy Bob, Aunt Lynne, Uncle Mark and the Reibers who were also in Marco visiting their grandparents.  Here is the round up of our week of fun in the sun:

Waiting to board the plane.  Austin was cloudy, rainy and a little chilly so we were looking forward to being somewhere warmer.

And we made it to the beach!

Kate and Morgan talking about girl stuff.

Kate learned how to play rummy and we had lots of fun doing that.

Waiting to have dinner at The Snook Inn

Just happy to be together.

Kate and Luke on a deserted island

Last trip on Mama T and Daddy Bob's boat before they sell it this summer.

Just cute.

We found a new park and splash pad in Marco.

Kate and Aunt Lynne.

Mama T and Luke

Luke ready for the "Dolphin Encounter" boat trip

We saw at least 30 dolphins on this trip.  It was awesome.

Love.

The Reibers

Moms on the beach

Heading back to the airport. Everyone is tired.

Ready for the flight.

Bye Florida!

Weekend in Gruene with the Swaneys

Despite the cold and rainy weather this weekend, we just had a really great time in Gruene hanging out with our cousins.  We did some bowling, some shopping, some eating and lots of playing.  On Sunday afternoon we headed to Gruene Hall to hear Kate's violin teacher, Ruby Jane, play with her band.  It was a great weekend.

Bowling with Uncle John

Playing "go fish" before bed.

Bailey and Kate on the main stage at Gruene Hall.

Dreaming of one day being the "fiddling cousins".  

Kate and Luke taking in Ruby Jane's show.  Kate was newly inspired, to say the least.

The crew with Ruby Jane and half of her band.