Memorial Day Swim

Michael is getting more comfortable with the water, but he is understandably nervous about it too. Healthy fear of the water is a good thing.

On Memorial Day, we went for a family swim in Marti & Rodney's awesome saltwater pool. Michael loved wearing his goggles, and he looked pretty cute in them.

SO

Fun fact: one of Michael's new words is "so."

As in, "I'm so hungry" and "I'm so thirsty."

Some MDC3 bonus pics from the Southeast Texas State Fair:

Austin Trip--Buddy Reunion

Michael and I had a great week in Austin. I got a lot of research done, and hopefully it'll find a home in my dissertation.

As an added treat, we met Sarah and James, our good friends from College Station. 

On Friday night, we shared a hotel room and the boys had a blast catching up. Catching up  means that they found common ground--Cars--and started playing.

Getting both boys down for bed was a challenge. Michael is quite resistant to the idea of going to bed without a fight. James even told Michael, "Close your eyes!"

On Saturday, we Michelle and Eli--more friends from CS!--at the Austin Children's Museum. Baby Club reunion! 

After lunch, Sarah and I took the boys to Zephyr Park and for a ride on the Zilker Zephry miniature train.

Parting was rough, but we both enjoyed seeing our friends!

Michael the Photographer

Michael and I are in Austin, Texas right now. I am doing dissertation research at the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. 

Michael's "souvenir" on this trip is a kid-friendly "Cars" camera. He is happily snapping pictures. Maybe we have another budding photographer in the family.

Here are some of MDC3's photos:

At a bookstore, Michael gave me this firefighter hat and said, "Wear it, Mommy!"

Airplane

An interesting book

We ate at Shoal Creek, a Saints-themed restaurant with a giant Saints helmet in the front.

Picnic table