Colin's Animal Sounds

Colin's First Boat Ride

Colin's first time on Lake Austin! He cried a little at first (mainly because we made him wear a life jacket), but once we got moving he never looked back.


Notice David wearing his life jacket so that Colin would see it was "cool."

Backyard Makeover Week 3

We have plants!!! I felt like it was Christmas morning as they started unloading the truck from the nursery. Planting makes such a BIG difference - everything should be complete by Friday. I can't wait!!!

Children's Table

Colin now sits at David's childhood table! When we were in Houston last week, Tish pulled it down from the attic and showed it to Colin. He smiled (knowing it was intended for him) and sat down like he had owned it for years. It's so cute how children love things "kid size." Living in an adult-size world can be tough when you're only 3 feet tall.

Cars 2 The Movie

Our first theater experience with an almost 2-year-old went incredibly well. We went to Gold Class Cinema - AMAZING - we ordered dinner and drinks throughout the movie. Colin loved it. He was so enthused about the movie that he would scream "cars" after every preview. I don't think Colin would sit through just any movie but this one was right up his alley (and mine)!!!

Carrabba's

I could NEVER get David to take me to an Italian restaurant, but now that Colin has a new love for spaghetti, he has conceded to going. I was in heaven - salad, wine, pasta, garlic bread - mmmmmm, my favorite! Colin thought it was pretty fantastic too. He also decided that it was easier to slurp his pasta "Lady and the Tramp" style rather than to use his fork. Every time I tried to "pre-load" a noodle onto his fork, he would scream "mine" and dive in for more. We always share our food but evidently not at Carrabba's.

(After I cleaned him up) I got an after-dinner-kiss for dessert.

Welcome Emma Rylee Goldstein

Our friends Robyn and Brian welcomed a baby girl on June 28th. Baby Emma weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. She arrived a month early but is doing great - check out the new family pic!