In the middle of January Neil had to take a business trip to Austin Texas to learn about a tool he needed to use at work. Since he was going to be gone for a whole week and we just barely got all of our things we decided that I should go with him and of course bring Preston along. It ended up being really fun. Preston and I really got to see lots of Austin while Neil was at work. We stayed in a hotel that was within walking distance for Neil's work and the downtown area, which made it even more fun.
Here are a few pictures of our little adventure:
We did a few different tours while we were in Austin. We did a walking tour, a capital tour, and a few self-guided tours in different places. This is a picture of the capital building from inside the top floor of the visitors center, which was right next door. Isn't it such a pretty place!
When we were on our walking tour the lady stopped in front of this sculpture and told us a story that changed the history of Austin and taught us about Texas women. I guess there was a bunch of men sent to collect documents that were held in Austin. They were sent by the Governor who was trying to get the capital changed to Houston. He told the men to get those documents but to not kill anyone in the process. Once she saw the men coming she jumped out of bed and ran to the town cannon and lit it up. The men didn't advance once they saw this, but turned around and went back. (I might have gotten that wrong, so if it is feel free to correct me. I'm sure there is much more to the story anyways...) The tour guide said that this was a good illustration of what Texas women are like and how proud people are of their beautiful capital.
All around Austin are these guitars. They are in the airport, on the streets,and in the important building around the town. They are all done by different artist, but represent the "Life Music Capital of the World" which is Austin, Texas. I was told that it got this name because of the sheer quantity of live music all around town. Almost every restaurant or bar has live music playing most of the day.
This is a picture inside the capital building in the dome. Texas sure does love their stars. They really are everywhere...even at the very top of the dome. Can you see it?
This is Preston after one of our tours. He seems to really like it when we walk and see things. He was a happy guy most of the trip and really is pretty easy to travel with. We couldn't be more blessed!
Here we are in front of the Museum of Texas History. There was a huge star there, so I thought that it would be appropriate to be in front of their largest symbol.
This is Diana and her little daughter. She also has a new little baby boy who was sleeping at the time in his stroller. Her husband works with Neil. He was the one that really got Neil interested in the company and put in a good word to get him here. They were so sweet and invited us over for dinner at there house while we were there. Diana and the kids came to hang out with us too! We went to the visitors center and then walked to the University of Texas campus. It was so fun!
This is the Omni Hotel where we stayed while we were here. It was a really nice hotel with an extremely helpful concierge. Almost everyday I went down and had to ask him where I should go and how I could get there. They were super helpful and very nice.
All in all it was a very fun trip. I was glad we got to go to Texas and see what it is like, but I was glad to get home and start unpacking all my stuff. I am excited that we finally are able to feel like we have a home!
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