When it RAINS in Texas

It RAINED tonight! I mean it REALLY RAINED! So what did the Savage boys do? Headed outside for a fun but wet evening! At first, we were just in AWE of the rain! Matthew squealed with delight. Nicholas just wanted to feel it on his fingers. Was it real? The disappointing part is that Jason & Nicholas were dressed & headed to the Round Rock Express baseball game (they are playing the Omaha Royals - Jason wants Alex Gordon's autograph). The boys decided not to go as it rained so much! We eventually took the boys' shirts off and let them run around like crazy people in the rain! They obviously enjoyed themselves... Nicholas got some soccer practice in... let the season begin! Enjoy our rainy weather pics, and do a rain dance for MORE RAIN in Austin!

Swim Lessons, day two

Day two of swim lessons was great! Nicholas started the lesson at station 3 (blue fish "dive" in the water) and ended at station 4 (backfloat - we may be here a while!). He did a FANTASTIC job and we are so proud of him!

Meet the Teacher

Today was "Meet the Teacher" Day at Nicholas' preschool! He was so excited to bring in his supplies to his classroom and meet his teacher. She had a little scavenger hunt for the kids, and Nicholas helped put away all his supplies. Nicholas' Grandma made him a cover for his napmat (see picture below)! So cozy! His room is the "Elephant Room" - we can't wait for a great year!

Austin Radio Controlled Association

On Saturday, with nothing much to do, we decided to go check out the Austin Radio Controlled Association event, "Big Bird Air Show". We got lost on the way... but finally made it. Cooler temperatures allowed us to enjoy watching these radio controlled airplanes... Matthew preferred to play in the dirt. Nicholas enjoyed watching the planes take off and land. He also liked looking at all the planes on the ground (especially the ones with "people" inside). Enjoy the pics!

First Swim Lesson

On Friday Nicholas had his first swim lesson at Nitro. To be honest, we knew he'd do a great job - he's been "practicing" at the pool frequently! Plus, one of his friends attends Nitro and they let us know the "stations" prior to our first lesson! He started at Station 1 and passed both 1 and 2! He'll start station 3 this week. Basically he can put his head in the water, float on his belly (starfish or dead man's float), and is learning to "dive" in the pool while sitting on the edge. He breezed right through the lesson and we can't wait to see what this week brings. To celebrate, we had dinner at La Margarita. Yum, yum.

My little photographer!

Yes, I am fully aware that this post contains only pictures of Matthew & me! It's because NICHOLAS took them!! He loves to use my camera and takes pictures often. This is what he can do! Impressive, right? We are now booking for Christmas pictures - call for your appointment!

Mama's Boys

My little guys have been oh-so cute lately (not that you would expect any less). Here's a funny Nicholas story: Jason forgot to do something for me today. Nicholas overhead that Daddy didn't do it and told me that I should tell HIM (Nicholas) next time, he would help Daddy to remember when Daddy can't! Also, Nicholas has become obsessed with ANTS since moving to TX. Every bug is a "fire ant". This morning he told me how he had dreams about ants last night...
Matthew is just adorable all around. He frequently will lay down, hold a book, and "read". "Da-dah-da-dah-duh" - over and over! It's pretty sweet! He also enjoys sitting down in the pool and falling back so his whole body is submerged. Scary! He loves it. Why, I don't know. Enjoy the pics!

Pics of Nicholas riding...

In case you couldn't see the video... and here's a bonus picture of hot, sweaty Matthew & Jen!

Look Ma! No training wheels!

Last month we attempted to teach Nicholas to ride with no training wheels. It didn't work. The process was frustrating and he just didn't catch on. Tonight, while Jason was washing the cars, he decided to pick up that bike and ride it all by himself in the front yard and sidewalk. So impressive! All by himself! So, we took him to the road behind our house (blocked off, no one can drive on it). He did an excellent job, turning and coasting and stopping like a pro! As this is my first video post, I did a terrible job. No one told me it would post sideways (I rotated it in the kodak software, but it didn't stay that way when uploaded here). Brownie points for anyone who tells me how to do it better next time. Sorry if you get a sore neck from watching. E-mail me and I can attempt to e-mail you a copy (possibly the correct way?).

On the lighter side

So after yesterday's post, I thought I write something happier. Here are some pics of the family! The first pic is Nicholas climbing a tree at a park in Georgetown. We had many other great pics too, but I like the tree behind him, looking up at the sky. The next two are at Mt. Bonnell - very beautiful. The family pic is less than wonderful, but the view is pretty! The fourth is my very own NICHOLAS - SWIMMING! That's what going to the pool 5 days in a row will do for ya! The boy who was afraid to put his face in the water is learning to SWIM!! Yippee!! The last is a cute pic of the boys. I love this one...