February Rundown

February seemed to go by in a flash...  Now that I think about it, so did March.  I can't believe that as I'm typing this, were only three days away from April.

Anyways, as usual February was busy and full of a lot of fun.  Heres a small taste of what we were up to...

Daddy Daughter Dance

The kids school switches off every year, one year it's a Father/Son, Mother/Daughter event, and the next its Father/Daughter, Mother/Son.  This year it was Father/Daughter, and the theme/event was a Barn Dance.

Isla went with her best friend Ella and Niamh, whose Dad was unfortunately out of town for the event.

The girls were excited to ride up to the school in style in Jordan's Chevelle.

shortly after the dance started, I started getting texts from Jordan.  Apparently Isla immediately ditched her date in favor of following some older girls around.  Jordan was happy to play the third wheel with some of our other friends in attendance.

Even though she didn't hang out with her date all that much, the girls and Jordan had a good time.  She finished the night with a sleepover with her best bud.

Blacks BBQ/Austin Half Marathon

The next day we woke up early and headed towards the lake.  Jordan had a half marathon to run in Austin the next day, so it was easiest to stay up at the lake.  Since we only had one night we decided to make the best of it and finish our BBQ tour on the way up.

Last up on the list was Blacks BBQ, and after hearing from others and doing my own research, I was

really

excited about this one.

This place did not disappoint.  It was absolutely the best brisket I've

ever

had.  It was absolutely delicious.  Their pork rib, sides and sausage were amazing as well.  I can't wait to get back here.

The next morning Jordan got up bright and early and rocked the Austin half.  So proud of this guy for putting in the work and sticking to it.

Everything Else

The rest of the month was spent with afterschool activities, homework, a couple of adult nights out and more of the day-to-day.

Jordan and Isla also took a trip to Chicago, but I think he'd be able to tell the story of their adventure better than I.  Look for that post to follow!

I tried experimenting with some new lighting in my photos.  Isla was pretty receptive, but Holden wasn't having

any

of it.

I love these because it shows so much of my sweet girls personality.

My beautiful baby is growing up WAY too fast...

We'll try again with this handsome little grumpster...