Hoppy Easter

The kids celebrated Easter at school by having a Easter Bonnet Parade. It was such a cute idea and they were so proud to show off their hats that they made!

I give thanks to God for all that we have been blessed with.

SXSW

This past week I was chosen to attend SXSW, an interactive conference for the industry covering all things digital/social media. It was in Austin so lucky for me it was just a few hour drive away.

It was nice being immersed in learning for a few days, even if the lines were pretty bad.

Also, my clients scored all kinds of VIP passes to parties, the IFC Comedy House and other band venues. This conference happens right before the big music festival and movie festival there so there were plenty of acts and famous people hanging around the city.

One of the nights we went to the Comedy House to see Sara Silverman and Reggie Watts. Both were okay. Interesting to be with clients around Sara's humor because it's not exactly wholesome...

Me and the Yam at the trade show

But for sure the highlight for me was the Twitter session on Deadliest Catch. Brett and I love this show and have watched every season (I think they are on 8 or 9.) You really get to know the Captains and their life stories so I made sure I was front and center for the session and I even scored a picture with them where I got to sit on Sig's lap!

 Johnathan Hilstrand

 Keith Colburn

 Sig Hansen

It was so amazing!!!!

Had a great time in Austin. Was sad that I missed our friend Mallory visiting but at least Brett had some help while I was gone.

Texas Weekend

This past weekend we headed over to the Houston Livestock Show for some good ol' Texas fun.

The kids had fun on the carnival rides!

And playing in the petting zoo. 

We watched pig races which have always been my favorite.

Inside the Livestock Show the kids enjoyed the Agventure area where there all kinds of things for kids.

Baby lamb just born

Sitting on a Tractor

Hanging out in a sports car

And Miss Maddi got to ride her first pony:) She was so excited.

We love Texas!

Maddi is also really enjoying her swimming lessons.

Owen enjoying reading his Lego Club Jr. magazine...

Overall a really fun weekend. Heading to Austin later this week for work for a LONG time so I will miss them:(