Little miss Lorraine keeps us busy, and for that I am so thankful. Each day is a little brighter and the grass a little greener with her sweet soul in this world :)
So instead of 'catching up', I'm going to 'switch it up'. I take a ridiculous amount of pictures when I am with my family. Pure bliss. And although I enjoy looking at snap shots, I love the 'story' that goes with it most. That is where perspectives are shifted and others are able to 'see' what you see. We all have our own chapter/book/novel we are writing. My hope is that you'll enjoy reading our picture book :)
Last night at MOPS ( only the greatest organization for moms with small children EVER....I'll have to save that for another post all together), our guest of honor was lovely Rebecca, creator of RoundtheRocktx.com. I had subscribed to her website about a week before I found out she was going to be at our next MOPS meeting...super random, crazy and ironic ( story of my life). Anyhow, her website is an amazing resource about upcoming community events for all the ages. Last night's meeting was just a condensed overview and she also listed off some other blogs/websites that advertise fun ideas for moms with preschoolers. Which finally leads me to my main point for today...sorry I know this is a long introduction, bare with me, I'm getting there!
Rebecca happily shared some exciting tid bits last night:
Forbes ranked Austin the #1 city to live; Round Rock #4 best suburb in the country for 2014 (#2 & #3 on the suburb list are just 15 minutes east and west of us) I have fallen in love with this area for many of reasons, and apparently so has everyone else. Rebecca listed tons of things to do locally (her condensed version was over 100), and I had only heard of maybe 10-15 on the 'short' list! The cream of the crop is literally at our finger tips, and we are going to welcome it all with open arms.
I love love love having weekdays off. Tuesdays & Thursdays have officially been designated mommy/daughter days in the Lewis home. Bonus: a lot of places offer discounts or free admissions on weekdays! Rebecca reminded us all last night just how important that one on one/ hands on time is with our toddlers. AND how exposing our children to the world around them helps define their character and perspective in the many years to come.
Oh these precious years...they go by too quickly. So we're going to soak it up day by day and make memories that will have us smiling in our dreams. My family and I live in one of the greatest areas in the country (arguably the world), and I want Lorraine to enjoy it with us!
4/15/2014:
Lo and I went to The Contemporary Austin- Laguna Gloria to see the 2014 exhibits. Are you familiar with the artist Charles Long? Honestly, I'd never heard of him. May I suggest google. His exhibits are here in Austin at the Laguna Gloria and Jones Center until Saturday.
3yr olds and under are always free, but Tuesday is free for all :) Laguna Gloria is breathtaking. I wish I would have snapped some photos of the Driscoll Villa on site.
Charles Long's Pet Sounds exhibit: there are 5 of these fiberglass sculptures with these super long railings that wrap around in crazy directions. They have electronic components that vibrate and will make musical percussions when touched. It's pretty incredible, Lorraine was intrigued.
It was a perfect day in the beautiful city I am lucky to call home, with the beautiful child I am lucky to call mine.
Blessings to all,
XoXo
