Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Weekend in Austin

Two weeks ago Jason and I finally got away for a "mommy and daddy" trip in Austin, Texas.  We were excited and a little nervous.  This was our first time to leave Avery overnight, not because we are crazy parents, but because we have done everything as a family thus far.  We enlisted our family to take charge at the home front with Miss Avery and we headed out early Friday afternoon; just the two of us.  We used Friday night as our anniversary celebration (with Jason's new job we were unable to take our planned trip).  We hit up Iron Cactus for dinner and walked 6th Street, landing at Rebel's Dancehall!  We enjoyed both dancing and watching the "pros" dance while spinning each other out of control on the floor!  Lots to watch in Austin!  It was also a great excuse because one of Jason's dear friends, Robert Gibson, was also getting married.  So thank you Robert and Bre for giving us our excuse to get "away". 
 We stayed at the beautiful Renaissance Austin Hotel in the Arboretum.  We took this picture from a back road and the view from our room was stunning.  The trees are starting to turn and the colors were awesome.  I have never been a fan of Austin, maybe due to my Red Raider blood, and up till now I have associated everything with Austin to UT.  Not the case anymore.  The Arboretum area reminded me so much of The Woodlands, I fell in love with the area.  We walked every shopping center we could find and ate at the delicious Daily Grill at The Domain. 
 This is the only good picture of us taken.  We took a picture at the wedding and the sweet lady who took it did not know how to focus our camera.  Oh well!
 The yummy cakes!
 By far the best Groom's cake I have ever seen!  The detail was incredible and it was such a cool part of who Robert is.
The beautiful Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibson.  We are so happy for them.  We wish them everlasting love and happiness!  Thank you for letting us share in your special day!  We had a blast!

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