On February 19th, the Budweiser Clydesdales visited Fort Hood. Adam, Lottie, and Mary are impatiently waiting for them to unload and harness the horses.
Lottie was home with Daddy last year for Ash Wednesday, so she got her first ashes this Ash Wednesday. She enjoyed going up and getting her "special blessing" from the priest.
On nice days, all the kids in the cul de sac come out to play. Lottie and Mary ride the wagon.
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.
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.
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!
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."
Lottie enjoyed a ride on Gram's shoulders. The hipsters liked her wacky Japanese hat.
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.
