SPRINGBREAK SHENANIGANS

By

Minuet in G

(a 1979 Argosy made by Airstream enjoying springtime in Austin, TX)

This past week was sprngbreak in Austin.

Maddie and Vincent were scheduled for several camps,

but had to be picked up at odd hours.

Vannie and T-Pop were the "Uber" Grandparents

for the week.  

Just want to share a few things we all enjoyed.

I know...I know...
This is not Austin, but Vannie
has a new site that she can put me
anywhere she wants to...
so why not a Van Gogh painting.

"Girl's Just Want to Have Fun" visit
Of course, I love it when they want to come see me.
It was Evie and DeAnna's first visit.

Maddie doing her "Madge" routine.
Those genes are so strong...amazing.!!!

T-Pop is enjoying the girls, I think.!!!

"Boy's Vannie and T-Pop Together Time"
Nothing like a good round of putt-putt
at Peter Pan Putt Putt Golf Course...

Vincent and his friend, Max, had been at a
Mega Sport's Camp all morning,
but they still had plenty of energy.

T-Pop blew everyone out of the park at the end of the game.
The two "V's" tied for second place...
and Max came in last.

The boys still were tied up with sport's camp,
but Maddie's Gymnastic camp was finished.
V and D picked her up and headed to McDonald's for breakfast.

....then on to the zoo.

V, D, and M loved the big Galapagos Island turtles.
These 3 are having so much fun people-watching.
Bet they are saying some of the same things
that the people are saying about them...
"Look how big they are"...
"That one on the left has big feet"...
"I wonder what they eat"...
"Why are they staring at us"...

Lunch Time
Salad Bar from Luby's

Maddie's Art

Zoo's can wear a person out...

Over the River and Through the Woods...
Just a little spooky to me...
Actually,  V, D, V, and M were heading to
Sherwood Forest Faire near McDade, TX.
It's a renaissance festival.

Oh My Goodness...
A Fire Eater...
Is that appropriate for little kids?

Maddie and Vincent were not moving a muscle.
That guy had them in a trance.
Vannie said he juggled, told jokes, balanced on a ball,
and ate fire...all the while having the
audience in the palm of his hand.

The Merry-Go-Round is always a hit.

Dave said that when they saw the horse, Vincent was
sure Maddie wanted to ride...and she did.
He passed on the experience.

Vannie said that Vincent was a whiz at the maze.
He was finished, but after 5 minutes, still no Maddie.
The attendant let Vincent go back in to find her.
We all had a good laugh...even Maddie....
and Vincent was feeling like a super-duper big brother.

The Jousting Match
Maddie said it was almost as good as the fire-eating juggler.
Vincent said it was better.!!!

Watching the match eating greasy French fries and pineapple ice cream.
Lunch.!!!

Vincent had to get up close and personal.
He couldn't take his eyes off the match.
He went crazy when one of the jousters was knocked off his horse.

A Sweet Little Wood Nymph...
Tired...Dirty Face...
but still had on her crown of flowers.

Back across the river and out through the woods...
They all agreed that they would go back next year.

Napped on the way home
and reenergied

LOL Dolls
The latest "have to have" toy for a 5 year old girl.
They, along with Maddie and Vincent,
slept over in me.
Love love Love

Maddie's practicing her writing...

...and Vincent is quietly reading a book.
Look at these 2 pictures carefully,
because these quiet moments are few and far between.

Man Cave.!!!

Vannie said they slept till 6:00 and
wanted pancakes and bacon almost immediately.

2018 Austin Spring Break is over.
I think we can all say that it was a huge success.

V and D didn't move off the sofa for the next 2 days.
Pooped...but a good pooped.!!!!