Au revoir June

Well we are finally wrapping up our first (full) month here in Texas and needless to say we have been busy living and loving life here in Austin! We've been enjoying a summer blues concert series at Zilker Park and even took Gesabelle along this past week. There are thousands of people that flock to this concert on Wednesdays (a similar resemblance of the Great Migration) and to our surprise, she was extremely well behaved! In fact, we managed to set up camp next to another chocolate lab and Gesabelle enjoyed his company during the concert! Despite the unbearable midday temperatures we have been experiencing lately, it cools down significantly in the evenings, making an afternoon in the park with great music and friends priceless!

"Keep Austin Weird" is the city slogan and a personal favorite of ours too! Austin is full of progressive mind set people that embrace individualism and promote diversity, a reason why it was just recognized as the 2nd best city to raise a family!

This past weekend marked the 9th annual Keep Austin Weird 5K and Festival. Although we did not partake in the 3 mile run this year, we did venture out to enjoy all the other festivities. The music was fantastic (of course) and we couldn't have asked for better weather. I forgot how enjoyable it can be sitting outside in the summer without mosquitoes eating you alive...oh the Midwest, how I have missed you!! May you have a blissful and safe week!    

--The Lewis's

P.S. We let Gesabelle join us at the dinner table...

she has such great etiquette :)

Piece by Piece

So we are slowly but surely piecing together our home here in Austin! It has been exciting making our first couple of purchases as a married couple, and has come to realize that compromising is the key! I knew the weather was very similar to Okatie, SC but I didn't imagine it would be any warmer. It is HOT here...just HOT! For the past couple of days it has been in the triple digits and it doesn't look like it will be cooling down anytime soon. Luckily there are plenty of pools, fresh springs, and rivers to go for a nice cool down! We have taken on a new project...

We haven't exactly figured out the final look we want for the table, but it will be something different and unique!

Love,

The Lewis's

New Beginnings

Whew! Moving was...well moving. We have finally unpacked and arranged the last of our boxes! It is hard to believe it has been almost a month since we packed up our lives and relocated to Austin, Texas. We've decided that it will be easiest to keep in touch with all our family and friends through a blog, and we hope you find our updates enjoyable as we share a piece our lives with you all! I must admit that it was a bit overwhelming upon our arrival to this new fast-paced city we have embarked on. Although we cannot complain, for this is exactly what the both of us have been yearning for a looonnggg time! So needless to say, we have been busy exploring our new home. Austin has soo much to offer and we are witnessing this everyday!

This past Memorial Day weekend was a fun-filled weekend to say the least. We were able to celebrate a farewell goodbye with our first friend here in Austin, Jeremy! We were sad to see him leave but excited for his new adventure! Nelson and I took Gesabelle on her own little adventure too. As you all know Labrador Retrievers LOVE water, and she is no exception! We spent a couple of hours basking in the sun while Gessie ravaged the Colorado River. We also managed to venture out to New Braunfel's, TX for a rockin' river raft down the Guadalupe River! Our friends Drew and Christi joined us and we had a blast! It was super hot and quite an experience to say the least...

One thing I have come to realize is that Nelson and I have been severely deprived of authentic Mexican food living in South Carolina. The 'Tex-Mex' here in Austin is nothing short of fabulous! We are really looking forward to a summer concert series in Austin that begins this Wednesday! The various live music venues and events is a major attraction to Austin and most of its residents, including us!! We miss and love you all very much! Have a blessed and blissful week :)