BYU v. UT

BYU had an event in the rec building before the game. My dad was there and we saw lots of other people too - a little Mormon reunion! Poppy got Millie and I some new BYU gear so we could show some school spirit too, and Millie was just about the cutest little cheerleader ever.

Watching Mitchell warm up. Not sure anymore which one he is! Haha

We were a little nervous to not be sitting in the BYU section (after our experience a few years ago at the Utah game) but it was great. Everyone was so nice and complimentary of the kids and just all-around sweet. I really love Texas. Plus, our side was shaded after about 10 minutes of sitting there! So it was perfect.

Blurry, but he was so good and cute. His first football game of many, maybe!

Mitchell getting ready to return a punt. He played a great game and it was so fun to watch! Even though we were obviously cheering for BYU, I loved all the Texas pride. UT's dancers wore chaps and the cheerleaders had fringe on their tops, and everyone was just so nice and proud to be Texans. It was such a fun game. Plus, we slaughtered those Longhorns! Saw 'em off!

Go Cougars!!!

A trip to Austin

We went to Austin for the BYU v. UT football game! There are tons of pictures from our trip so I may post the pics from the game separately. We left early Saturday morning and got home early Sunday evening. We loved seeing Mitchell and spending time with family, walking around the Capitol, and visiting the Taylors for a little bit.

It was a foggy morning! Kind of fun.

Boys in the front, girls in the back. James rode there with us. Millie and I read her 5 library books over and over again for the whole 2.5 hr drive. Needless to say, I'm ready for a new batch. But no complaining here - I'm so glad she loves to read.

Hangin' out at the hotel with Uncle Dodo! It was so fun to see him.

This boy is so ready for a forward facing seat! He wiggles around and tries to turn and get his shoulders out of the straps.

Lunch at Jimmy John's.

We got on campus about 5 hours before kickoff, so we went inside their rec building and hung out in the air conditioning for a while. It was HOT outside.

Saying goodbye to Mitchell after the game. The poor kids were so tired - it was after 11pm! - but they were such troopers. And the picture below is bad. Heidi has a better one on her camera, but this'll have to do for now.

Waiting for Daddy to wake up, making silly faces. Max and I slept on the pullout couch and Millie and Daddy (aka the crazy sleepers) were on the bed.

The House of Representatives. It was so cool to see how ornate and old-looking it was, but how they've updated it and still use it. 

The state seal was everywhere, and stars were everywhere too.

Millie was determined to try out every chair/bench in the place.

Looking up at the dome.

Driving around UT's campus, that's the bell tower.

Reunited with Delilah! Millie was tired and having a hard time being nice or happy, but Max and Delilah were sure cute together.

*Don't worry, we were parked. This kid really loves the steering wheel.

We (of course) hit some really good rain on our way home, but it just wouldn't be a trip without some rain now would it?? It was a great weekend.

Little things

We had a good but short week. We had a few days to recover from our trip to Dallas and gear up for our trip to Austin. Since when are we such travelers?? We're having fun with it. We had a low-key Labor Day doing the lawn, running errands, enjoying one last swim at our neighborhood pool, and going to Spring Creek BBQ with my parents. The rest of the week was normal and quiet, which was much-needed.

I love it when he holds his feet out like this!

Two semi-matching boys.

My stretching buddy after a run.

Max is in that phase of grabbing EVERYTHING, and it has taken a while for me to remember. I've had many cups knocked out of my hand and spilled, chunks of hair pulled out of my and Millie's heads, etc. Millie wanted to have a picnic dinner one evening before Tyler got home so I was feeding her (she insists she is a baby sometimes) and keeping Max away and upright at the same time. One of those moments I needed 2 more arms.

They've been interacting more and more lately. Max has more of an interest in toys and Millie doesn't like it - she's a little bossy pants and tries to control which toys he may play with and how he may play with them. We're working on it. But when he's not playing with anything she loves to get down on his level and whisper to him. I'm not sure what she says and I think she prefers it that way! It's pretty adorable.