California-Austin travels 2014

The Great Aunts Elizabeth, Pat and Uncle Tima

The months of July and August were busy travel months. July is also a very busy birthday month with Quinn, then the pup Odelia, Sam and Verna all had birthdays, and all are within a weeks time. So this July we were in California visiting the family over Sam's birthday and he had the special treat to spend it with his Aunt, Uncle and Cousins. While there we were able to meet up Aunt Elizabeth, Aunt Pat and Uncle Tima, what a special treat and a great time catching up. It was also great getting to spend several days with Anna, Eric, Phoenix and Griffin. Sam and Isla had so much fun playing with their cousins and we all enjoyed the amazing California weather and great company. 

Then in August, the California crew came to Austin for a week visit. Despite the 100+ degree weather, we had a great time. Papa also made the trip for a surprise visit since 3 out of 4 of his kids were in one location for once. He had a lot of great grand kid time and they were also so happy to have Grandpa to play with and read stories to them. 

Love the view from the baby pool

Griffin having some splash pad fun 

Isla taking a little snack break from swimming

Make way for the 3rd Musketeer!

Birthday Boy!

It's so hard to believe that he's 3 years old! Our sweet boy, getting so big so fas

Now in Austin. Grandpa having some one on one time with Phi and putting together puzzles.

These boys has so much fun rumbling and tumbling. Peas in a pod.

Griffin and Sam trying to walk in Grandpa's shoes/boots

Craft time!

Story time with Grandpa. Their favorite book of the week was, Otis and the Tornado. 

At the children's museum, the Thinkery, they had a great time

Sweet girl getting so big and smart

Isla working on her standing and tongue sticking out skills

Papa and the girls

Aunt Anna had plenty of baby Isla time. Between Anna, Verna and I,
 I think she had a hard time telling us apart and we are all equally acceptable. 

More Grandpa story time, again reading Otis and then the Tickle Monster

And here's Grandpa getting tickled from the tickle kids!

Early morning send off. Papa had to head back to Kansas,
but not without his farewell committee to see him off.