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memorial weekend

We spent a nice long weekend in Dallas over memorial weekend. Cameron spent Friday playing in a golf tournament with some of his brothers for the high school golf team, and I went over to Allen to see Margo and her twin girls. And it happened to be my first time driving in Dallas alone, which is a small success in my book. Driving in Dallas always overwhelms me. On Saturday, Cameron and Jon spent a good 5-6 hours working on the 4runner - changing the 02 sensor, the oil, ect... (to be honest - I really don't know what all they did, I just know they were covered in grease and oil). 

Monday I ran in the Patriot 5k, and Wendy ran the half marathon which she's now trying to convince me to do a half with her. After the race, the boys decided that the breaks needed changing and a few other things that would only take 3-4 hours, and that ended up being a good 9-10 hours due to a few hiccups. But they got done what they needed to, and we were about to make it to Austin with no problem. Thanks again Wendy for letting us steal your husband on Memorial Day. Y'all rock and we love you. 

Don't worry - the duct tape is gone. That's the first thing I asked too. 

This was photographed by Will - he says it's abstract.

My biggest cheerleaders.  

"Wendy - why did you convince me to do this again??" ;) 

"Aunt Chelsea - Remember how we take pictures on your tomputer?? Yeah it's fun. Let's take pictures."

mush gush

2 years we have been Mr & Mrs Cameron B Thatcher 

2 of my favorite years 

2 of the most fun & pure happiness years

2 awesome people to be together for time and all eternity 

2 is a good number, and I'm glad we are here. But I am excited to grow old, have a front porch and sit in our rocking chairs and gain some more numbers after that 2.

how long are we called newlyweds? because i'm not sure, and i'm really loving this stage of our lives together. 

"where you invest your love, you invest your life"

thanks for the words Mumford & Sons. couldn't have said it better myself. 

bunch of randomness to play catch up

April was a crazy month here in the Thatcher home. We spent Easter up in Dallas and got to love on all of our sweet nieces and nephews, and celebrate Ed's 60th birthday. My spring semester ended this week, and now I can breathe for a few weeks before summer semester starts.

Oh Owen - you are such a funny kid. 

Watching all the Thatcher boys play a game of basketball. 

Best buds. Their relationship is the sweetest. 

um yeah - this guy loves popcorn so naturally we had to get the largest bag possible at the Pecan Street Festival in downtown Austin. 

The reason I hate philosophy. This stupid quiz took me 6 - SIX - painful hours for 15 questions.... 

I really just love this picture of my honey. 

30

My sister turned the big 3-0 in March. I found the idea on pinterest in October to gather letters from thirty people from her life whether from her past or present to write a letter. I started the project in early December to help ensure I'd have all the letters in time, and that it was ready in time for her birthday. I sent out messages to people by e-mail and by facebook. I explained to them what I was doing, and if they would write a memory they have with her. I left the format completely open and had them write it anyway they wished. Some people wrote their favorite memories or expressed their love and appreciate for their friendship with her. Many people e-mailed their responses to me or sent by snail mail. So many people were so sweet and clever with it. Some sent in pictures, and others sent in sweet cards. I gathered letters from her kindergarten teacher, her best friend from 8 - 18 years old, old boyfriends, family and friends who are like family, and friends from every chapter of her life. I loved being able to read the letters, and they all shared a common topic about what a wonderful and loving person she is.

Happy Birthday Charity!

I am so thankful you're stuck with me forever :)

Char & My visit Austin

Charity and Myers flew in from Atlanta on Sunday afternoon. We were so excited we couldn't even stand it. On the way home from the airport we drove through downtown and grabbed some delicious pizza at Home Slice (definitely one of our favorite pizza places in Austin). We rested some, and found an awesome hiking trail not far from our place so we spent the rest of the afternoon just exploring. 

We had the windows down, radio on, and he was just singing away for us. 

It has been such a treat having my sister and sweet nephew visit us in Austin. He's been such a trooper sleeping in his little pack n play in the corner of the living room. Cameron took Myers out on the patio tonight before bed and they star gazed and puppy watched. Myers even started walking while he was here within the first 10 minutes of being at our place. It's been so fun watching him stumble and giggle while he's been learning. We're sorry you've had to miss it Derek! Hope we've taken enough video to make up for it, somewhat. 

This boy couldn't drink his green smoothie fast enough. 

Saturday afternoon

Today was a glorious 70 degrees. So Cam and I spent the afternoon walking throughout downtown and doing some window shopping mixed with people watching. Austin is such a fun unique town and we grow to love it more and more everyday we live here.