Third Cavalry Museum

Last month, Paul and Tonyamas came up to Fort Hood to visit. We were happy to show them a real Army experience - a boring museum. We took them to the Third Cav Museum so the kids could enjoy all the tanks and other Army stuff on display. They loved running around all the vehicles. Lottie, Claudia, Adam, and Bryan pose.

Posing with a "rocket."

Friends.

Inspecting a helicopter.

Even better than a tank - a bridge.

One last picture in front of another tank. We had a great time showing the Moores around the fort. I'm sure they saw more of the Army life than they ever wanted!

Lunchtime

Adam and Lottie love eating at the table. I think they like it more now that the table is in the kitchen - closer to the fridge for milk refills. They are always happy after a meal, dirty faces and all.

And they are always happy to love on each other!

Kerbey Lane

On their way to visit the Flachmans, we tagged along for a stop at Kerbey Lane for breakfast. They have great pancakes, so we knew Adam would love it. Before our food came, the kids had fun playing with creamer packets. Anything's fun with grandparents!

South Congress

We took Gram and Bapa to South Congress, a popular street in south Austin. Lots of eclectic shopping and restaurants. We were surprised at how little it had changed since we left about five years ago. Adam and Lottie enjoyed all the "local color."

There was a new cupcake trailer. Yum! They also had a cowboy troubadour out front. Only in Austin...

Lottie enjoyed a ride on Gram's shoulders. The hipsters liked her wacky Japanese hat.

In Austin, monkeys are ALWAYS welcome.

We didn't eat here, but the decor was too good to pass up the picture.

Adam standing in front of the most hip of the hipster hotels on South Congress. You might have read about the Hotel San Jose in every travel article ever published on Austin. Adam is so cool!

Gram & Bapa Visit

On January 15, Gram and Bapa came to visit. They also brought Sam, who made himself at home. Right on Adam's train tracks. With the Buddha peeking out by his tail.

The kids had a good time with Playdough.

Of course, Bapa (and Gram) always have time to read a book. Or five.

I Got a Feeling

Adam's lyrics to his "new favorite song:"

Let's live it up!

Mazel top!

Let's live it down!

Mazel off!

Actual lyrics:

Fill up my cup

Mazeltov

Look at her dancing

Just take it off

I think I like his lyrics better. They are more family friendly, anyway.