Austin last day...

Well we have come to the last full day in Austin with Mell, Devin and the twinkies. We are all a little bit sad as the day comes to an end. Here is a recap of our day.

Yes of course it started with Lola waking up with the twinkies in the morning, getting them dressed and feeding them breakfast. While Devin hurried off to work, since he was late. The twinkies were excellent in the am for Lola while AA and Mell slept.

Morning selfie...

Then we played...getting as many snuggles as Lola could.

Once everyone was ready for lunch and Devin came home, we ate a lunch of left overs and ham and grilled cheese sandwiches, outside! The weather was warm today, but in the shade of the umbrella and the light breeze it was very pleasant. We sat around the table and enjoyed dessert after our lunch, well except for Devin, who decided to have an after lunch snooze, yes sounds like an old man.

Enjoying lunch

AA being silly.

Mell enjoying her brownie.

Lola enjoying the rest of her pint of ice cream.

Devin napping.

AA entertained the twinkies while Mell got ready, Lola did the dishes and Devin....slept

Once we could wake up Devin, off to Round Rock to do some more shopping. We were going to try and go swimming, but it seemed pools don't open until June, so I guess it will have to wait till next time.

With AA driving we headed in the mini van for our drive to the outlet mall. Lola sat in the back, admiring the construction as well as all the structures weaving like spaghetti.

We got to the outlet mall, Lola is always excited. It was successful with everyone purchasing a few things. Even the twinkies got some new shoes! They are going to be walking up a storm in these stylish shoes. The lady was very nice and knowledgeable about the shoes as well.

The outlet.

B loveing the purchases Lola made!

Testing out the new shoes!

Tried the first pair on... Sales woman suggested we try out a different pair as this pair had some red marks, but B was sure happy for the attention.

Just checking these things out on her feet!

The twinkies needed some new sleepers, thanks Carters for having some. Lola and Mell have been looking in so many stores and couldn't find any, but Carters had lots!

A good day of shopping, except for not finding a pair of jeans for Devin, and the "small" pee accident through Bs diaper, and a small meltdown to force us to stop shopping from T we all left there wanting to come back as well and a few things in our hands to go home with.

Off to "Salt Lick" which was recommended by many Manitobians. The atmosphere was pretty neat, and the 25 min wait was like 5 so that was convenient too. The Austin folks (Mell and Devin) compared the food to Rudys the other Bbq place they often go to, and think that Rudys is better. I guess AA and Lola will have to come back and try it out, as we ran out of nights. The food was very good.

Using the new shoes to get to the resturant.

The rancher, which allowed you to sample all meats.

Lola's meal of turkey and Brisket. She thought it was very good, and loves smoked turkey.

Family selfie!

Twinkies sharing food.

The outside, which shared the parking lot with the Round Rock EXPRESS, the minor baseball league that is affiliated with the Texas Rangers. It was a nice stadium.

There was also a more rustic sign at the side we entered.

After supper, we ventured home, with a stop at target to get some bigger diapers for B to try, as we seemed to be having more accidents than we wanted to happen. The Twinkies had a good nap on the way there.

We got back to the house, and Devin stopped for the mail, we drove up the driveway... As we park, Devin rushes over to the van, Mell do you have your keys? No... Well someone (Aa), locked both deadbolts to the front door, now we can't get in..

The ladies and T stayed in the van, while the boys tried to break into the house, 5 minutes later, the garage door opens.  I won't tell you how they did it, but thankfully we got in... That could have been a funny reason why AA and Lola would have to delay their flight, as their passports were locked in the house and they couldn't get in.

Bath time for twinkies.... And of course Auntie Lola would love to give them their bath.

Enjoying the bath!

Clean B.

And clean T.

Oatmeal, and bed

Last selfie with the twinkies, as Lola and Aa are leaving early in the Morning, well before they will be awake.

Mell and Lola made some Dole whip, to try and mimic what they ate in Hawaii, but Devin said, no doesn't taste like it but the rest of us didn't think it was so bad.

The boys played a game of crib, and started Mad Max while the ladies made the whip and did some laundry, and Devin said he would turn it off when the ladies were ready, but he didn't follow through.  So Lola packed the suitcase (added the purchases into the suitcase.... Hopefully our tooth brushes still fit), and now writing in the blog. This movie is not Lola's cup of tea, so she is sitting at the kitchen table while everyone else is in the living room watching. Chain saws masks and a lot of sand and killing, not really my favorite.

Lola is pretty sad as this is the last time she will see the twinkies and Mell and Devin in really life for a while, sounds like it might be hard to get in a visit as their calendar is getting filled with others planning a visit. Glad people are going to be coming to experience this great city.  I really do like Austin, the humidity is warm, but I think that is something you get used to, but The shopping and food have been great, and the people as well.  

Lola hopes to be back soon, but texting, photos and maybe some FaceTime will have to be done in the near future to not miss these great people too much.

At least she still has her bruised knee to remember these guys for a little while at least.  Thanks to Mell and Devin for the great hospitality and allowing us to pack up the van full and venture out on the town.

Back to Manitoba tomorrow, back to the grind of work. Hopefully our flights go ok, and Mell remembers she has to wake up when the twinkies do tomorrow.  Time for a snack, and maybe bed, as we can't sleep till 10 tomorrow.

Good night y'all.

Lola