Mustache madness

Only in Austin would there be a random mustache seesaw. This was a special treat Mom saved as a surprise for Grant. I hope all the mustache lovers out there appreciate this.

Memorial Day

Mom took us to a beautiful outdoor Benini sculpture ranch. It is pretty amazing to see huge sculptures just out in nature. If you live in Austin, check it out, www.sculptureranch.com/index.htm. 

How Texan is this?

This one reminded Grant of being on call. Would hate to have to see this patient.

 Then it was off to Driftwood winery for a nice white wine break.

On Memorial Day we headed over to Kaitlyn and Brandy's house for a BBQ.

Brian and Grant.

Millie, Anna, Brandy, Haley, and Brea.

Intense corn eating by Brian.

 We took a walk with Mom and Babs out by the old airport. These were some candid shots.

Dinner out at La Condesa.

The trip was perfect and just what we needed.

Dad's Clan

On Sunday, we had brunch with Dad's Clan. He had all his kids there except Jesse who joined us via Skype from Japan. Mark and Melody's kids stole the show.

Dwyn with his adorable blond locks.

Talkative Helena.

Alex, Anna, Dwyn, Kenny, Mark, Helena, and Melody.

Wind blown Anna and Kenny.

Grant was happy the Helena was into eye protection.

From 45 to 100 degrees

For Memorial Day, we headed back to the great state of Texas. When we left, it was 45 degrees in Salt Lake City, and when we arrived in Texas, a nice 100 degrees was there to meet us. Although that was a little hotter than we would have liked, it was nice to feel like Summer was on its way.

I arrived a few days before Grant and got some good Mother/Daughter time in. 

Gourmet dinner and wine!

Dinner out at Ranch 616. Austin has more amazing restaurants than you can handle.

Morshedi favorite, Taco Express with the Loca Maria sculpture on the roof.

Taco Express migas. They definitely don't make these in the West.

We visited Mom's work and a celebration cake was waiting for us. Now that is a nice welcome.

I know Ali will like this. Austin is becoming a hot spot for gourmet food trailer vendors. Mighty Cone is part of a row of food trailers in the hit South Congress area.

Kathy and I went out for some wine tasting at Uncorked. So nice to visit with one of my BFFs.

Then Grant joined us on Saturday for Lily and Paul's wedding. Lily was one of the nine people I graduated with from high school. I have known her for over 17 years. Her wedding was out in the country on a bluff overlooking the Texas hill country.
 

My Waldorf peeps!

Beautiful Mom at the wedding.

Surviving the heat.

Classic lawn games at the wedding.

Got to catch up with my basketball coach and reminiscence about the roadrunners.

I will put the rest of the trip in a few more posts...