Recap: March and April 2022

 It's 2022. Life is whizzing by and we want to enjoy it to the fullest. We've done everything we can to protect ourselves from Covid (and, so far, none of us have gotten it), so, all boosted up and masking, we're back out there. And, the travel bug has definitely returned to me!

March had some exciting stuff, at least for Peter and myself. We went to Austin and San Antonio and had a fantastic time. At this point, we're thinking, maybe it's not so bad having a kid in Texas after all. Nope. Still want him to come back. But, it's nice to have a reason to visit and I definitely want to return to Austin to do some of the things we didn't get around to on this trip.

Off to Austin!

View from our Airbnb

First dinner in Austin: Mini brisket pot pies and Mac n' cheese with brisket on top!

Rainey Street on St. Patrick's Day

Rooftop pool

Walking the trail by Lady Bird Lake

Brewery #1 (Peter's favorite)

#2

Number 3 (My favorite: SOURS!)

A visit to the capital building

Local BBQ

Ice cream tasting!

Favorite San Antonio brewery

Games with the boy and his roommate/friend

In April, we visited Santa Cruz and Peter and I went to Palm Springs to visit a friend out there. We went to TWO baby showers. But, the true highlight was Jeremiah's visit over spring break. 

Alayna and I are happiest in the redwoods.

We celebrated the life of one of my former "kids", who passed away in November.

Baby Shower #1: My friend Morgan

Baby shower #2: Nick and Tiffanie!

Baby shower games: Beer in a bottle!

Jeremiah's visit: Easter with cousins and spring break on the central coast

 

Palm Desert goodness: Botanical Garden and Zoo