Visitors from the Great Northwest

On top of Enchanted Rock with the whole clan

Uncle Chip and Aunt Sara came for a nice long visit from the Seattle area and we were so glad to have them! It has been a while since we saw them, which was last at their beautiful wedding this past March. Chip is getting ready to be deployed  for the next 6 or so months with the Navy. He will be leaving in the next few weeks, so we were so thankful to get to see him before he leaves. As usual, it is always a fun time when they are around with lots of good conversations,  laughing, eating and enjoying each others company. As they are both very self sufficient, they were able to take off on day trips to explore Austin and down to San Antonio to check out the River Walk and Alamo, as Quinn and I had to work a few days. And with any Holub get together, there is always lots of hiking, cave exploring and general mayhem involving the dog and whoopee cushions. Thanks Chip for leaving that here, Quinn has put it to a lot of good use. 

Aunt Sara reading to Sam. He loved all the
  attention and spoiling he got from his Auntie and Uncle!

And Uncle Chip reading to Odelia-seems like a fair trade off.
 She does love Curious George!

Uncle Chip read more than a few bedtime stories to the Sam.
So sweet. Thanks Uncle Chippy-whippy

Adults night out and enjoying downtown Austin and some delicious Sushi!

Soaking up some couple time

Here is the new screen door for my birthday. A few
adjustments had to be made, so  here are the men working hard
on a Saturday morning.  Sam seems to be the supervisor.

Such goof balls, but we love them! Taking down some brisket at
 Rudy's BBQ. The best gas station BBQ in the world. 

Playing airplane and actually standing on a large rock,
which isn't seen in the picture. Oh, silly Uncle Chip.

Pretty Sara, taking a little breather from hiking. 

Family picture. Trying to figure out which side of this gigantic rock to scale down.
Thank goodness for our little dog to lead the way. 

I love this picture and Sam LOVED this rock. My little outdoors man. 

"Daddy, help me up." He is always needing to be right where Quinn is.
 Already scaling rocks at Barton Creek with a little help for Daddy-O

Sam got passed around like a football in the hike pack. It was Uncle Chip's turn
and Sam gives an continuous stream of commentary (babbling, singing, bubble noises)
as you are carry him and give little pats on the shoulder for moral support. 

Us in motion and Odelia on high alert, check out her ears.

So Austin. Found this and Sam decided to add his own adjustments. 

Oh my boys....climbing mountains. Big rocks anyways. 

ACL Festival 2012 with the St. Louis folks

 Ashley and Jonathan came in from Saint Louis for the annual Austin City Limits festival. We've been going to this festival for the past 8 years, except for 2007, the year we both got married, and last year, as Sam was only 6 weeks old. It's always so wonderful to see these guys and we all had so much fun and Sam adores them both. ACL is a 3 day festival and we took Sam just on Friday, the quietest day of them all, and he LOVED it. As all kids his age, he was just so intranced in what was going on around him and was happy to run and play in the big grassy park. It was great for Quinn and I because there were 4 adults to one kid, and Ashley and Jonathan were happy to take turns chasing. 

We always get to see lots of great music from bands that have never been heard of, and then also some big names. This year, the head liners were the Black Keys, Neil Young and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. All were great shows, especially the Chili Peppers, who are close to my heart. We were lucky enough to have Debbie and Lance keep Sam one night and then Jennifer and Even the next. Babies and music festivals can only mix together for so long, especially  at 3 day festivals. As for next year Jonathan was a stud and already got early bird tickets. ACL year 2013, ready or not!

Sweet Aunt Ashley chasing the Sam

Overview of the crowds...nuts. 

Enjoying the sunshine and music

"Really, do I have to wear this. Ok then, lets rock!!"

King and Queen

At the Salt Lick, like usual. Sam is very excited to eat his
peach cobbler.  But then, who wouldn't be. 

Checking out the crowds and other bands with Dad.

Family photo op. This picture cracks me up because
Sam looks like a monkey digging for bugs in Quinn's hair. 

Passed out....Finally. Never mind the thousands of people and music playing.

Chilling with Uncle J.

These guys were good buddies. They both had a fun time playing
and goofing around, which is Uncle J's specialty.

Such a sweet picture of these two. Just talking and
 enjoying each other. Makes me smile. 

"Come on Uncle J, let's play legos!"

Morning book reading with Auntie Ash.