Well Hunter Can Catch a Bass Too!!!

Here is a picture of Hunter in Illinois at his Uncle's camp showing off his awesome catch. Hunter just loves to fish and hunt besides hang out in the gym or ballpark. I will need to get him to places like this for when he comes here.

Hurricane Alex Coming Ashore Causing Travel Issues

Well I am writing this post from the DFW airport after my flight from Austin was delayed (it was cancelled yesterday and then I tried to go today at 6am) by 40 minutes, so I missed my connection by only 4 minutes. The hurricane is causing travel delays all across Texas.

We need to get the rain as the yard was about to start turning brown due to a few weeks of high 90's heat in Austin.

Hope all the folks on the Texas coast come out OK on this one.

Derek went to Camp, other Kids Updates

Derek went up to Richardson, Texas and stayed with his troop for one week at Boy Scout camp. I was worried that he would not like it or some significant issues, but besides a day or two of home sickness, he had a good time. He did manage to be the only member of his troop to catch a fish and the one that he caught was a bass and not some tiny perch or sunfish. As you can see by this picture he was very excited so the scoutmaster took this picture for us.

Taylor is working as a babysitter for 3 kids, 1 with special needs and making good money. She gets to go with the family to Fiesta Texas and the pool so it is not a bad gig. Taylor is working out to stay in shape for when competitive cheer starts next semester.

Hunter spent a week with us in Austin and we had a good time with him. He had to go back to Illinois but we are hoping to get him to stay with us full-time before school starts back up....keep your fingers crossed.

Kristian is home from college and after having a ton of car repair bills, he has gotten a good job waiting on tables at Carlos and Charlie's out on Lake Travis. He is making very good money and hanging out with us and Liz whenever he can.

Parker is getting into everything and keeping us busy with trying to keep him from tearing up stuff. He is getting bigger and starting to put together some words. He likes going to the pool as well!!!

Cecile and Hunter in Hawaii for 2 Weeks

Well Cecile and Hunter met up with Nan and Camile for 2 weeks on Kauai island. The weather has been great and they have been having fun. A sea turtle passed right by Hunter while he was snorkeling, I bet that was a rush. Cecile went to a production of "South Pacific" but I think she just loved laying out in the sun and watching Hunter and ordering fruity drinks.

Derek Graduated 5th Grade...On to Middle School (Yikes)

Today, there was a crossing over ceremony and Derek had a ton of family there cheering him on. After the ceremony, the kids went to the pool and had a portable video gaming center, games, and activities. Food was brought in and the kids had a blast.

Derek spent all of him time either in the pool or the bubble machine.

Derek is getting better at social interaction with other kids his age but he can be somewhat irratting. We will work with him over the summer.