Showing posts with label things to do. Show all posts
Showing posts with label things to do. Show all posts

5.12.2012

This is Texas

Austin, actually.

My sweet husband let me go see my littlest sister (aka #3) for my birthday.  He stayed home with the four kiddos, multiple baseball/softball games, worked the snack shack.  I mean, this was no small present.  And he conquered it all!

So, here is a recap of the trip.

We did some shopping on South Congress.
The view of the city from the top of the hill.

 Tried on boots at Allen's Boots.  Hello, price tag.
But, I could go footloose in those red babies, I tell ya'!
Food trucks!!!
They all have cute names like Coat and Thai.

 But the best, the most awesome, long awaited meal happened right here at
Franklin Barbecue.
Cue the old school country music.
They open at 11 and close when they sell out.  We got there about 12 and were handed the "last man standing" sign.  Meaning the last man they would guarantee food! 
It was quite a wait, but just look at this...
It was beautiful and tasted Ah-mazin'!
California ain't got nothin' like it.
And this is my sister.
Isn't she presh?!

After that it was time to chill at Barton Springs.
It stays 70 degrees year round (about the same temp as the Woodleaf pool--difference being it is fondu-melting-pot hot outside and you actually want to go swimming in that cold water)

You know they do things bigger in Texas.  #3 decided she would go big by jumping off a perfectly good building.
372 feet up.  She climbed over a rooftop rail and repelled.  For charity.
She's so brave.  Sometimes big sisters have to look up to their younger sisters.


 I also have to hand it to her.
She ROCKED the mural game.
I have a lot to learn.

Dinner at sunset overlooking Lake Travis

And a super moon.
Icing on the cake for a super visit with my little sis!

11.22.2011

5 Things to Do in...


#1    Stuff your face at Burger Me. 
Make sure to bring along some good friends
who don't mind sharing their fries with your moocher kids.


 #2 Window shop/Stroll down Donner Pass Road.


#3 Browse Truckee Variety, the local toy store.


#4  Play the Mural Game.
Very similar to the Statue Game.


#5  Enter a local contest.


You can.  I know you want to.  We didn't this time.  Jono is not allowed and the other boys haven't quite grown theirs in yet.

11.11.2011

Sacramento {Gold Rush Days}

Jono and I were able to get down to the "big city" to celebrate his birthday.
The big city is Sacramento. 
It might not qualify for some of you but there are sidewalks there. 
And people walk on them to get places.
And there are buses and tall buildings and more concrete than trees.
And lots of stop lights and confusing one-way streets. 
And after dark, there are still people out walking the streets.
It has a completely different feel than the small mountain community
where we spend most of our days!
While most of the city is very modern, a small area downtown by the river has been preserved as a historic landmark.  For a few days each year (usually around Labor Day), the streets turn to dirt and horses and carriages are the only vehicles allowed through the streets.  It's straight from the 1850s.
My family lucked out when their visit happened to overlap the festival.


How would you like a ride in the paddy wagon?


There are all sorts of exhibitions: 
gold panning, medicine show, pony express riders, dancers,
AND a wild west shoot out!



Good times in Old Sac!

What is your favorite big city?