Graduation Celebration

I lost the connection - was it you or me?

It is amazing how your kids are watching your every move (for better or worse!) I overheard Alivia saying, "I lost the connection, was it you or me?" And then proceed to tell "Cutin" on the other line "I have a meeting at 10:30 - just because I have a meeting at 10:30." Will just picks up the phone and says "HI!" over and over again.

Lake Risinger

Whenever we have a hard rain, we get a huge lake in our driveway. So, when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade! I had the kids get their suits on and we had fun playing in our own kiddie pool. (Alivia even made time to try on BOTH swimsuits!)

Picture People - December

I really do like Picture People. For cheap, easy semi professional pictures of your kids, they do a fine job. I just realized we did these pics around Christmas 2008 and it was so hectic afterwards that we never ordered any of these. It was quite a time while we were there and I am always amazed at how many good shots they can get.

This is just before Alivia lets Will go and he falls back and hit his head. At that point I said "OK, we are outta here!"

Good Times in the Car

 

Riding in the car always has its tedious moments but I got tickled on the ride back from Dallas. Will was screaming at the top of his lungs and Alivia kept saying "Will, I'm trying to sleep!" I did not capture that moment on film, but instead some of the more mundane. . .  

Weekend in Dallas and Terrell

Matt spoke at a Green Building Conference and the family went along for the ride. We stayed in Dallas at Darla and Rip's beautiful house near Turtle Creek. Here are a few shots of Alivia in their gorgeous house. It was definitely not baby-proofed, but for the most part we left the house unscathed. 

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Next we headed to Terrell, TX where Darla and Rip have a beautiful horse farm. They have entered the horse racing business and have about 25 horses there. I was fortunate enough to get to ride Angelina! It had been awhile, but I had a great time.

MAX Awards

Matt and I got gussied up to attend the MAX Awards. These awards are given by the Home Builders Association of Austin for builders in various categories. Matt won in 3 out of 5 categories that he entered. YAY! It was a fun evening and even better that Matt was recognized for all of his great work.

Matt with his 3 awards:

1) Best Custom Home between $1 million and 1.5 million, 

2) Best Custom Home between $500,000-750,000 and 

3) Best Remodel over $300,000

He also got recognized for: 

Best Green Home and 

Best Kitchen Remodel

If you have not checked out his website go to:

risingerhomes.com to see his latest projects.