Dime Box 2013

We've been fortunate the last couple years to be invited by the Robertsons to a family house in Dime Box, Texas.  It's always such a nice getaway weekend.  It's a time to get away from home, relax, and enjoy the company of great friends.  This year, Dime Box with the Robertsons and Pollards did not disappoint.  We once again had a wonderful weekend!  One of the best things about being there is being in the "country."  Living in the suburbs definitely does not provide the same experiences we get there, so it's nice for Jake to have a taste of country living.  Here are a few kids getting ready for a little hike...

 There are few horses on their property, but we were able to visit a friend's neighboring property to visit some some newborn horses and see some chickens!  Here's one of the babies...

 We brought along some apples to feed the horses.  Jake did a great job even though there were only a couple interested in the snack...

 The kids then got to gather fresh eggs from the chicken coop.  I didn't actually watch the egg gathering b/c I was taking a rest, but Kevin said they had lots of fun.  The best part is that we brought home some eggs and cooked them later that week.  Jake was really into it and was super excited to make and eat the eggs he gathered....

 Here are the chickens...

 We also did some fun indoor activities like egg decorating...

Here's Jake proudly displaying some eggs...

The kids also enjoyed decorating sugar cookies.  Jake is pretty meticulous about his cookie decorating.  Here he is at work...

Another special part of being in Dime Box is seeing our good friends interacting and building relationships with each other's kids.  We are truly blessed with some great friends here in Austin, and I'm glad for their influence in my life and now Jake's life.  Here's Tanya doing some bedtime story reading...