LABOR DAY FUN!!

During the long labor day weekend we decided to be spontaneous and spend Saturday in Austin. It's such a short drive to get to Austin, so why not? Our 1st stop was Serranos for some mexican food. It was great because we were able to sit outside. This way I didn't have to constrain Vincent. After a lil over 2 hour drive he needed to run around a bit. After we ate we drove the few blocks to the Texas State Capital. I have not been in years. Our friends the Albrecht met us. It was great spending time with them. Sadly after the capital we didn't see them again. We took the short tour. I'm not sure how much interest the kids had in it, but I learned a lot of new and interesting things. I never did like history much, I am just now finding it fascinating.
After the capital we made the drive to Zilker park. We had no idea all of Austin had the same idea. Thankfully we were able to get a great parking spot (we were worried we would not even be able find a spot). The kids and big Ricky suited up and cooled off in the extremely refreshing springs. Vincent stayed at the extreme shallow edge and threw rocks. As long as he was throwing rocks he was happy. After Zilker we headed to Congress bridge to see the bats come out at sun down. It's amazing how many bats are under that bridge. They just kept coming and coming.
It was a great day!
We were going to stay at family's in Bastrop, but it was still early so we decided to make the drive home. The kids were dirty and tired. I think everyone just wanted their own bed.
I know we are looking forward to our next spontaneous adventure.

Pics are out of order:

Noah and Ricky

The great debate on the best way to get in the freezing water. 

Vincent just being a grump. 

Still trying to get in. 

Vincent testing the water

Hannah and Hana. 

These are the original desks from the 1800s. So much history!!

As long as he was throwing he was perfectly fine. 

He 1st had to check the rock out before he threw it. 

Getting a close look at the water 

goofing around

Vincent having a lil snack

Waiting for the bats