Kyra's 2nd Birthday: Part 2- Austin

We spent Kyra's birthday in Austin this year. Apparently the University of Texas and Oklahoma University (huge rival schools) were playing the same weekend as Kyra's birthday. Now this normally wouldn't be a problem except for a few things: 1. The game is played in the Cotton Bowl stadium located in Dallas and 2. My parents were going to drive up to Austin, from Houston, Friday night to spend the night with my sister and 3. They were going to drive north from Austin along with half the city.

So to alleviate as much driving in traffic as possible we packed up and went to Austin. This was good because otherwise Kyra's cousins wouldn't have been able to be at her party.

The kids were fairly well behaved in the car. Kyra did not sleep the entire way down (roughly 3+ hours). Addy slept most of the way, except for the last 30 minutes or so.

Here is Kyra playing with her socks. Like many 2-year olds they like to dress, undress and dress again. Since she was strapped down all she could get to were her socks.

Taking a look at her "handy" work.
This kept her entertained for a bit.

Socks back on again, Kyra smiling for a picture.

"Are we there yet?!"

I set up a toy for Addy to play with. She really doesn't like being in her seat, so I thought this would help.

Once we got to Austin and stretched our legs a bit and emptied our bladders we were off to Chuck E. Cheese.

Addy seemed to enjoy herself. She was enthralled with all the lights, sounds and activities going on. She even let someone other than her mama hold her so mama could go play too.

Our cutie pie baby herself.

Kyra loved playing at Chuck E. Cheese with her cousin.

Auntie Erin and Daddy helped with most of the rides.

(PS- this is now close to 2:00p and still no nap!)

"Who let this guy in our car?"
Kyra and Ellie taking a drive with Chuck E. Cheese himself.

Kyra seemed to really enjoy the Merry-Go-Round. This was the first ride of many that day.

Daddy and Kyra playing air hockey. From what I saw of the game Kyra scored the most goals...on herself.

Kyra really liked going up in the tubes (and I say up because the tubes are bolted to the ceiling). However, the only way she could get in was this way...

Kyra going up the slide...

Crawling around the tubes...

And coming out the in.