We're in Arlington

We'll be in Arlington through the 31st. Let us know if you'd like to meet up with us. :)

Merry Christmas

A time for family, food, songs, and all kinds of traditions that may or may not make much sense. Most importantly it is a time for us to rejoice and celebrate the birth of our Savior! Brian and I are experiencing Christmas a little differently this year than in years past. We now have a 2 month old little boy.
Having Patrick has made me think about the Holy Family a little differently. I take care of the little guy...changing diapers and feeding and such...and I can't help but think Mary and Joseph did this for Jesus. It's strange but all the little things I do for him seem so trivial and unimportant sometimes. But, if I think of it more like I am modeling Mary, then that is exactly what I should be doing. :) Mary didn't have to worry about Jesus crying or passing gas during Mass though. 8 pm and Midnight Mass ...Mary, mother of our Lord, pray for us.

Merry Christmas!

Armadillo Bazaar

Armadillo Bazaar. More emphasis on the "bazaar". Lindsey invited us along to go see Asleep At the Wheel play at the "Armadillo Bazaar". Austin is an interesting place, some like to call it "weird". I didn't really care for much of the art or crafts for sale, well it was all pretty expensive stuff, but the concert was nice. Plus it was inside at the convention center...bar type venues just don't seem right with a baby ;)Lindsey and some local dressed up as St. Nicholas...I think.

Trail of Lights

We went out to Zilker Park last Wednesday night. This was the first time for Patrick and I. It was pretty cool. Patrick enjoys lights right now. It was fun to see his eyes get big when we walked under the tree.

Kinney Cousins - Tree Farm Trip

We went out to Elgin on a nice, sunny Sunday to the Tree Farm. All the cousins, except for Elizabeth and Ray's kiddos (Washington is too far to come for a tree), were there. Patrick didn't appreciate it as much as the others...maybe next year. We got some great pictures though.