APRIL IN AUSTIN

By

Minuet in G

(a 1979 Argosy made by Airstream that is love with April in Austin)

Just a quick rewrite of the famous song
 ...April in Paris...

Sing it...

April's in the air
But here in Austin
April wears a gorgeous gown
And wears it all around town...

Lady Bird Lake is a huge hit
People on boards you can't miss
So dream about springtime
In this capitol city...
So exciting to live in...

April in Austin
A feeling that bursts
No one can take it away...

I never knew the charm of spring
I never met it in so many faces
I never knew I could sing
I never missed lots of embraces...

Till April in Austin
 Bluebonnets in blossom
Food trucks under the trees
April in Austin, music in every breeze.

April in Austin
Whom can I run to
What have you done to my heart?

CORNY...But "April in Austin" is loads of fun.!!!!


Hey...I even made it over to the University of Texas...
"In my dreams"


Vannie and Dave went to several FREE concerts on campus.
The campus is so beautiful...
especially in April.


Dave is looking for the concert hall.
"I think it is right around the corner, Vannie."


Can't be on this campus without seeing longhorns in every corner...


Vannie is lovin' this weather.



Concert #1...Fantastic Choir directed by Dr. Suzanne Pence
Dr. Pence's second job is the choir director of the Oak Hills Methodist Church...
Remember that was where Dave sang in the church choir.
Pretty Cool...


 Concert #2 ...A Percussion Concert
This picture shows the chairs being set up in the middle of the stage.
The audience was invited to come experience being surrounded by the percussion instruments.
This piece was first performed in a desert area near Iran.
Dave said he was blown away. 


Austin Food Trucks
V and D said they are in every corner of the city.
This one is called French Tex Cuisine...

A cute little Frenchman is the owner.


His specialty is the French Taco, consisting of
a gluten free galette made from buckwheat flour then stuffed
with brisket, queso, avocado and cheese.
De-Lish...


Baseball
South Austin Little League
Grandson, Vincent, loves sports of any kind.


Check out that swing...


And then there is Soccer...


Vannie said sometimes Vincent has his own style...
like this little "soccer hip-hop"...


Swimming
Granddaughter, Maddie, and her best friend, Audra
always were excited about coming to the RV park to swim...
I don't think those drinks are suppose to be in the pool.
Sometimes grandparents just aren't too rule conscience.


Picnics by the Pool


Cool Clear Water...


Sleepovers are my favorite time...
That's an ice pack Maddie is holding...her hands are hurting
from going back and forth on the monkey bars a hundred times.
Vincent is behind the curtain...Man Cave


Night Life in the City
Perfect spot to see the lights...St. Edward University


Musical Theater...Violet
If you haven't been to a play at St. Edward's, you've missed a treat.
Vannie, Dave, Roy, and Emilie doubled dated for this performance.


Perfect Evening


...Vincent's 9th Birthday Party...
"Dude Perfect" party
V and D were not familiar with "Dude Perfect" until this visit.
If you haven't seen it...just check it out on YouTube.
It's a hoot.!!!


Roy and Em were having a hard time with the candles...
you know that Texas wind is atrocious.


Vincent had to be quick...


BFF...Maddie and Audra playing at the party...
Going down the slide with suckers in their mouths...Yikes.!


BFF...Brooke and Emilie
(have been friends since middle school)


Japanese Plums or Loquats
April in Austin


Vannie picked plums at Brooke's house and at Emilie's house.
Just add lots of sugar and you've got some tasty jam...




Vannie and Dave and I will not miss the Austin traffic.
They often saw this scene on their way back to the RV park in the evenings.

April in Austin
Wonderful Visit

Now...headed to Hillsboro, Tx...
Then Jefferson, Tx...
Then Lafayette, LA...
Then New Mexico...

Whew.!!!  I think it will be Gypsy's turn when they head to New Mexico.
I need some R and R, for sure..