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Game 2 - Go Grasshoppers!!

We had our second soccer game and Lusia had a great time!



Mostly running around with the pack of kids but hey... she's four years old, right?



Lusia's buddy Carson scored two goals and we all cheered!! Very exciting!!



Looking forward to next weeks game and team pictures.



Here are a few shots from this week....

Go Grasshoppers!

Lusia and her very first and oldest friend, Carson started soccer this last Saturday. What a blast!




They had a great time and we are feeling very fortunate to be on the team we're on with a good coach who knows that 4/5 year old soccer is supposed to be all about having fun!

They started with a practice and voted on a team name. The kids picked "Grasshoppers". Isn't that so cute? Perfect for a little kids sports team.

Looking forward to next week. Go Grasshoppers!

Daddy's Girl

Feeling a little nostalgic tonight about my two favorite people in the world. This is one of my favorite pics of Lusia and her Daddy. These two have always had an extra special relationship. She is a true Daddy's girl, through and through. I gotta be honest, I do get a little jealous sometimes but I do love it that they're so close. So here's a quick post for the Daddy of the year and my favorite (not so little anymore) sweet girl. I love you two.

My Sunshine

Loved this picture that Jake took of Lusia tonight in her nightshirt. Her cousin Sekope left it here years ago and it never made its' way back to Connecticut...Sorry Ema :( Is she cute or what?

Happy

Just a quick post from me. Thinking about my BFF and her sweet little babies tonight. Aren't they cute as a button? Love you Rachelle and Eugene! So happy for your sweet little family.

I know y'all were sick of my last playlist!

We've been watching Princess and the Frog NON-STOP at our house this week. (I'm sure a lot of you have been as well) Here's our new favorite from the movie.

Indulgences

It's friday night and I've got the munchies with no chance of making a midnight run since my sweet little monkey is fast asleep in her bed. Food is on the brain so while I'm still have awake, let me share a few of my favorite indulgences of late. You can consider this a to do list of "gastronomic" proportions. Eat up (drink up) and enjoy. Here's a few of my favorites:

Seattle's Best - Cocoa Trio

Stupid Starbucks with their nasty hot chocolate had to go and take over the world and make it impossible for us non coffee drinkers to get a rockin' cup of non-joe. Luckily I can still find pure bliss at my local Borders. This stuff is so addictive and I can drink it just as easily when it's the weather is 105 as it is when it's 25. It's oh so yummy and delicious. This is the piece de resistance when it comes to hot chocolate. They top off this milk chocolate cup of ecstasy with REAL whipping cream along with white chocolate shavings and a bar of dark chocolate. Kill me now. I've died and gone to heaven.




Hey Cupcake - Austin's ultimate cupcake mecca

Why the @#%$ did I have to find out about this place? Hey Cupcake! You're killin me! Pure bliss in the palm of my hand with cream cheese icing and sprinkles on top. I recommend the "Michael Jackson". It's chocolate cake with chocolate chips and cream cheese icing with chocolate sprinkles on top served in a silver liner. They are closed on Mondays and open the the other 6 days a week until they sell out for the day. And they DO SELL OUT. It's that good. Go to heycupcake.com and print out your buy one get one free coupon. You'll thank me for it.




Z Tejas - Apple Mint Spritzer
This fauxito combo of apple juice, fresh mint leaves and soda water is sooooo good. The only way to make them better would be to be drinking them pool side.


La Margarita - CAMPECHANA COCKTAIL

A cocktail of freshly shucked Gulf Oysters and/or Gulf Shrimp (I like it shrimp only) combined with Cocktail Sauce and Pico de Gallo, made with tomatoes, diced onions, jalapeño peppers, cilantro and avocados. There's only one place to get this and that's at La Margarita in the Market Square in downtown San Antonio. Pair it with a frozen drink (I love their virgin pina colada's) and you're all set.



Flip Happy Crepes - Austin, Texas

This little airstream trailer is tucked away off Barton Springs. It's definitely a must if you're ever in town. They have both sweet and savory crepes. My favorite is the Nutella and bananas. They're close on Mondays and Tuesdays.



Last but not least on the brain...

Round Rock Donuts

If you've been, you know. These buttery yellow donuts make Krispy Kreme taste like a very distant memory. This place is always on the list of the top donut shops in the country. While they sell them in the airport, get the full experience and have a hot fresh one right at the original bakery in Round Rock. It's worth the drive.



Bon appétit!

SICK

This was my weekend. Any questions?

4 years old!

Where did the time go? I can't believe what a big girl she is. We're about a month behind schedule on the pics. But check out her 4 year old pictures that we had done yesterday:

Out of Towners

This past weekend my brother John and nephew Dallas came down to visit from SLC. We had a GREAT time! The weekend went by way too quick. We had a great dinner at The Salt Lick and spent alot of time just hanging out. Thanks to John for fixing the kitchen drawer and a few vehicle repairs. As always, you rock! Lusia is totally attached to her cousin Dallas. She was sad to see them go. Come back soon y'all!

Our New Addition

We are pleased to announce the addition of three new members of our family....




We are so NOT pet people but it's a relatively low maintenance adventure so we'll see where it takes us.

Lusia has named them all "Light". We tried to convince her to give them all different names but she insists that they all have the same name. Maybe that means they will be more replaceable when the first one takes the final ride down the porcelain express? Keep your fingers crossed.