Abigail Comes to Austin!

We had a fun visit with the Bays family back in September.  They came in town so that Josh and Kyle could go to the UT/Ole Miss game.  I was happy that they brought their sweet baby, Abigail!  Carrie and I had some girl time while the guys golfed and went to the game, and I enjoyed loving on baby A! 

They arrived early Saturday morning, so we all went to brunch at Z Tejas downtown.  We dressed the kiddos up in their Texas gear and they looked so cute!  The guys left to play golf and Carrie and I took the kids to do a little shopping at the Hill Country Galleria.  We headed back to the house for naps and then went out to eat for dinner at a local Mexican restaurant.  The guys had fun at the game, even though it was a loss.  I took some pictures of Abigail looking cute in her Longhorn smocked dress:

Proud Daddy, Josh

Proud Daddy, Kyle

Two cute fans!

An attempt at a good pic of the guys and their offspring before they left for the game.

Sunday morning we met our friends, the Flemings, at Jack Allen's for another brunch.  Carrie and Josh left that afternoon, so it was a short visit!  We had fun Josh and Carrie!!

Lane's First UT Football Game

On Saturday, August 31, 2013, we took Lane to his first UT football game.  He had been to a tailgate last season, but we hadn't been brave enough to take him to the real game yet!  We decided the first game of the season would be a good one.  Luckily, Kyle was offered suite tickets from his work, so we were spoiled!  We had a parking pass, which allowed us to park right by the stadium, and enjoyed the game in the AC with food and drinks a plenty!

Before the game we hung out at the Alumni Center for a bit.  It was hot and muggy, so I was glad we were headed for a nice cool suite!

Lane  mostly wanted to climb on this statue family.  Safe?  No.

Loving on the mother.  Made me laugh so hard!

Reading a story with Mama Statue.

He has perfected his "hook 'em horns" sign!

We headed up to the suite a little before game time and enjoyed some fajitas and dessert.  It was nice that it was so kid-friendly. 

Lane actually sat and watched most of the first half with me.  Kyle kept having to "mingle," so Lane and I had some mother-son bonding time.  

I love this shot!  He got into the band songs and would cheer when the jumbo-tron said to!  He also joined in to "The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You."

Lane lasted until about the end of the 3rd quarter, so we called it a night.  It was a really fun time!  I definitely got spoiled and probably won't want to go to any more games unless it involves a suite.  ;-)

I will also add that the Longhorns ended up winning the game.  It could very well be the only game they win this season with the way they have been playing since!

Texas Exes Football Kickoff Fundraiser

On Saturday, August 3, 2013 Kyle and I took Lane to a Texas Exes Football Kickoff Fundraiser.  Kyle bought the tickets a while back and our friends Brad and Audra went with us.  We didn't know what to expect, except that it was at an Exotic Game Ranch and they would be serving dinner.  We were pleasantly surprised when we got there!  

The decor was really pretty.  The dinner was held in a big, rustic banquet room.  It was catered BBQ from Poke-E-Joe's and was really tasty!

For dessert there were free Tiff's Treats cookies.  Kyle got Tiff's Treats one time while I was visiting him in college and we LOVED it.  They deliver hot, fresh cookies to your door.  YUM!

 

There was plenty to do outside.  Lane liked playing on this swing set while the guys played a game of horseshoes.

The UT cheerleaders and these cannon guys (I don't know what they are called) came.

Good thing Lane perfected his "hook 'em horns" a few weeks before!

I am proud of the shirt I wore!  I cut out the Texas shape from chevron fabric and used iron on paper to attach it to my t-shirt I have had for a long time!  A fun DIY!

Lane was hilarious around the cheerleaders.  They all flocked to him and tried to talk to him, but he was a little shy and wanted nothing to do with them.  The one in the middle here had on a crop top and her tummy was showing.  Lane asked "What happened to your shirt?"  We nearly died laughing.  He seriously couldn't figure out why she was showing her belly.

More comfortable posing with his Mommy.  :)  That's my boy!

 

We went on a bus tour of the property and saw all kinds of exotic deer, rhinos, birds, wallabies, kangaroos, camels, and more.

But the absolute BEST part of the night was..........

these guys!

 

The ranch had 2 giraffes, Spot and Stretch, who we were able to pet and feed!

Lane feeding Spot a carrot

Look at that tongue!

We loved feeding them by hand, but the tour guide showed us how to hold a carrot in your mouth and let them eat it from there.  Brad and Audra were the brave ones that tried it.  No thank you!!!

 

After dinner Lane had a blast on the dance floor.  It looks as if we were the only ones there, but this was near the end of the night and most of the people were either still eating or at the silent auction.

He stood with his horns up and the band interacted with him and commented on his sweet dance moves!

Cheerleaders tried to dance with him, and he politely turned them down. Haha!

He preferred solo moves.  Blurry pic because he was moving so fast!

And here are a few videos of the life of the party.  He loved strumming his air guitar!

It was such a fun night!  We will definitely try to go again next year!

Manly Man

Gotta play catch-up here!  We have been busy, busy lately with trips to see family and lots of fall fun!  When I sat down to write this post I realized that Lane's activities last weekend all made him seem so BIG!  He lived it up big boy style...

Mr. Coots started his Saturday morning with a light soccer practice.

He then went to the Home Depot kids workshop for a little wood-working with his old man.  This was so fun and we couldn't believe it was completely free!  He got a cute little apron, a pin, and a kit to make a wooden firetruck.  They had all the supplies out on the table and he thoroughly enjoyed it!

HAMMER TIME!

LOOKING VERY PLEASED

TIME FOR PAINT!

 SHOWING OFF THE FINISHED PRODUCT THAT NIGHT.  WE HAD TO LET IT DRY BEFORE APPLYING THE STICKERS.

Later that night, Lane decided to hit up the college tailgating scene.  Daddy was going to the game and Josh and Carrie were coming in town to go.  We took Lane with us to hang out before the game started, and I took him home shortly after.  

HANGING OUT WITH THE "BABYSITTER" (AKA iPHONE)

ENJOYING A GAMEDAY PB&J

WAITING ON HIS BEVO BALLOON ANIMAL AT THE ALUMNI CENTER

(THANKS FOR THE SPENDING MONEY, UNCLE BISCUIT!)

LANE AND HIS BUDDY, JOSH

PLAYING WITH BEVO AND CARRIE

HE LOVED RIDING THE PEDICAB TO OUR CAR

DINNER DATE WITH MOM AT CHOPOTLE

CILANTRO-NOSE!