Since it was such a long trip, we let the kids take turns behind the wheel so Jeff and I could get
some rest...
(just kidding)
We arrived in Texas 2 days later and settled in to our new little apartment in Austin.
The pool is our favorite part of the complex. We are without a car and there isn't much to do within walking distance. So, we spend our days at the pool. The kids love to swim!
cutest picture ever.
We have tried quite a few BBQ places since we've been here and, by far, my favorite is a place called "Rudy's" (even better than "Salt Lick" in my opinion). It is a little place on the side of a Shell gas station, claiming to be "The Worst BBQ in Texas" that serves AMAZING meat on sheets of wax paper. The "Extra Moist Brisket" is to die for, but my favorite thing on the menu is the "Spicy Chopped". I am not much of a meat fan, but my chances of ever becoming a vegetarian were shot the day I discovered this item. It is sold by the half pound and a little goes a long way (served with sliced white bread, I eat it sandwich-style with coleslaw piled on top). Whenever we order I end up eating this for breakfast lunch and dinner until it's gone. YUM!
We love it here. Jeff is doing well in sales. It's not an easy job, but we have been so blessed. Our plan is to stay until October with this job and stay if another offer comes up. We shall see. For now we are enjoying the heat, humidity, insane amounts of bugs, lush green landscapes, and the southern hospitality. Texas is a beautiful place. It feels like home. We're hoping to get the chance to call it home for a little while longer (at least for the winter).
xo
p.s. all this talk of bugs since we've been here, it must really be going to Branden's head. This was one of the first pictures he drew when we got here.
and here are a few more random photos you might enjoy. These little guys are some work, but they sure can be fun!
