by Allison
Wait!! I can't tell you about Christmas events until I back-up to my first Thanksgiving and my first visit to Texas. I had a lot of fun in my mom's hometown and visiting family there.
We had a big Austin outing as soon as we settled in. First, we went to
Zilker Park, where we rode the rails of the Zilker Zephyr. I almost
missed the ride because I was napping, but I woke up right in time. My
mom and aunts rode this train many years ago with their Aunt Mimi when they were just little girls. We
played at the playground for a while, and this was one of the rare
occasions when I sat with someone besides my mom. I really stuck close
to her this trip. Gracie, on the other hand, often forgot about me and our
awesome parents because she was having so much fun with our grandparents, aunts,
and uncles.
We recharged with a fun lunch at Schlotzky's, where Gracie and I enjoyed some good food and conversation, and then headed to the children's museum.
While Gracie kept busy operating miniature trains that went all over the museum, checking out dinosaurs with Nana, playing in the grocery store, building with all kinds of unusual blocks, and exploring cool lights in interesting spaces...
...I hung out in the baby area, where I talked to other babies, found new ways to make musical sounds, and touched a lot of new textures. I'm glad I had mastered crawling and pulling myself up already. I had a really good time here.
Gracie and I received our own personal pep rally and the appropriate attire to support our mom's alma mater, the University of Texas. Go Longhorns! (I feel I should include that for some reason, our dad seems to object to our support of the team.) Thank you & Hook 'em, Aunt G & Uncle James!
As for my first Thanksgiving, I slept right through the family dinner, but when I woke up, I enjoyed some holiday mush, and they even saved me my own slice of pumpkin pie, which I quite enjoyed.
We had an outstanding visit to Texas and Nana & Bop's house. Although I only understand a little of what she says, I know Gracie is still talking about all of our family (especially "Dames"), the crazy little dogs, and enjoying our mom's VERY OLD toys that we got to bring home with us.
My dad warned me about the mandatory family picture... it wasn't so bad after all:
I am looking forward to spending more time with these Texans again soon! Happy very belated Thanksgiving!
We had a big Austin outing as soon as we settled in. First, we went to
Zilker Park, where we rode the rails of the Zilker Zephyr. I almost
missed the ride because I was napping, but I woke up right in time. My
mom and aunts rode this train many years ago with their Aunt Mimi when they were just little girls. We
played at the playground for a while, and this was one of the rare
occasions when I sat with someone besides my mom. I really stuck close
to her this trip. Gracie, on the other hand, often forgot about me and our
awesome parents because she was having so much fun with our grandparents, aunts,
and uncles.
by Allison
This was the first month that my photo- grapher had a hard time capturing my picture. Sitting still was not on my agenda.
In my free time, I enjoy looking at people and things upside down, giving high-fives, and playing peek-a-boo. I love playing with Gracie, especially at the dinner table and in the bathtub. She even played with me in the play closet one day, instead of just shutting me in there by myself. Don't tell her, but I also enjoy playing with her toys when she is not looking. Gracie is very nice about showing me where my "baby toys" are at, but she isn't so keen on sharing her toys with me.
by Allison
