Texas Tour - Arriving & Austin

When we got back to Denmark from Italy, Michael had a whole 11 hours from touchdown til he would be back in the air. We went right home and Michael went to work (at 5pm) to pick up some bills he needed me to pay the following day. I unpacked our bag and started repacking this time in two suitcases and different clothes. We did our laundry all at Myra's before we left knowing we didn't have much time at home. We got Michael ready to go and went to bed about 11pm. The alarm started buzzing again at 2:30am! YUCK! The taxi arrived at 4am and Michael was in the air again at 7am. I spent all day Wednesday getting everything ready for us to leave for 3.5 weeks. I left first thing in the morning the day after Michael.

Before boarding the aircraft we were told that we would be flying into headwinds and would have to make a stop in Goose Bay Canada to refuel. This place was up at the top of Northern Canada and when we landed there the pilot told us the outside temp was -8F/-22C. Burrr!!! It was beautiful looking and right on the coast, It seems like an amazing place to see in the summer.

Refueling in Goose Bay

Goose Bay from the Air

Since we arrived we have been busy busy busy and have been having a lot of fun. We have seen friends, family and even old gym acquaintances at the TI gym. We couldn't wait to see Mary and Jason so Friday it was dinner with the Partney's

Mary and Jason, being Mary and Jason

We didn't waste anytime to start traveling around Texas. Saturday we were off to Austin. Unfortunately we didn't have much time down there and could only squeeze in a few people. We went straight to Michael's aunt Kathy's house. We had some wine and cheese and played with her new doggie, Bucky. He was hands down, the shyest dog on the planet. The three of us went to go see one of my dearest friends, Sarah. Sarah and I have been bud's since 7th and I love her to death. Kathy and her have become pals too so it was easy to get to see both Kathy and Sarah on the same trip. Sarah has two dogs. One is Chaplin and he is OCD. He only turns left. It is the weirdest thing ever. The other is named Henry. We are in love with him. We have tried to steal him before, but were unsuccessful. On this trip, Michael was dubbed his Godfather. Sarah showed us her new house and gave us champagne before we picked up hers and Kathy's other halfs and went out to a really cool restaurant called, "The Oasis" on Lake Travis. The day was BEAUTIFUL! I had wished I had worn a skirt or shorts. Our view was lovely and the company wonderful.

Me and Bucky.
Why do dogs always look at me like I'm insane?

Kathy and Michael

Chaplin and Henry

I Love You Michael!!!

Family Picture

At the Oasis

We are so cute!

We left Austin in the evening and headed North to Hutto to visit and stay the night with Michaels dad and step mom. I was still pretty jet lagged so did my best to be good company for a little bit, but then crashed at 9:00. Sunday was spent catching up, eating, relaxing, napping, watching some tv and movies. It was FANTASTIC. We got out of there about 5 to start our drive back to Dallas. Without a doubt we needed (and wanted) MUCH more time in the Austin area, but we took what we could and enjoyed every moment!

Like Father Like Son

CHEESE

My In-Laws Love Me!