Toby and family chillaxing at home

We spent a few days in Branson, relaxing

Flashback to Branson

Late-Night Austin

Time for some late night blogging and picture updates. We owe so many thanks to Lindsey and John for showing us around Austin...taking us to the touristy places like 6th Street, where we naturally had a few shots thanks to Lindsey, and then off to Hole in the Wall where we got a taste of an authentic Austin Monday late-night scene, complete with the 2-step. And Katie and I tried some Lone Star, which we both approved of.  Open-air late night discussions of Corpus Christi followed.

After the vintage shops, running around Town Lake, and jumping in Barton Springs, I feel like I got my little taste of Austin, a smaller and more different scene than I was expecting, but a pleasing one at that. I can't quite describe the feeling I got from it, both vintage and completely new at the same time.  We're off to San Antonio tomorrow and Santa Fe, NM after that. But I hope to return to Austin someday, and give this  interesting place a little more time. We're planning on doing some late-night driving, which means we may pass through Roswell, New Mexico in the middle of the night. Bring it on, aliens.

p.s.  Our host in Austin, Lindsey, is a model and a clothing designer. Check out her amazing clothing line at www.lindseymariewhite.com !

The Oasis for lunch

Great day in Austin! Walked around campus for a bit then lunch off Lake Travis with Al and Judy...NC friends. Thanks for a yummy lunch and mini-tour of Austin! Afternoon of running at Town Lake, then Barton Springs :).

We tried to see the bats at sunset but they were uncooperative! Dinner at Trudys with Lindsey and John, our awesome Austin hosts. Now time to explore nightlife in Austin!

Shout out to Christie for suggestions in Austin...wish you were here to hang out!
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Unwelcome to Texas

So apparently, Texas is under construction and unable to post a welcome sign for us. :( So I got a picture of a D dub sign with the state of Texas in the background instead.
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First stop of the day: Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. We stopped for lunch with my uncle, the curator of the museum, and he gave us a private tour of the museum including an Egyptian pharaoh exhibit! Feeling like VIPs! This is Sara btw
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XM Radio Marathon

10:20am (Central Time) Sunday marks the beginning of our XM Station Marathon. Starting with the 40s on Ch.4, we will devote 10 listening minutes to each station :)
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Welcome to Arkansas!

Road trippin into Arkansas...this is picture take 2! Haha (U-turn may or may not have been necessary!)

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The adventure continues...

Sunday we depart Branson and head South :). Sara's busy packing as much as will fit into the car!! We've got suitcases, duffel bags, plastic bags, bookbags, tents, coolers, and whatever else we find road trippable!!

Yall check back soon for car updates!
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Silver Dollar City

"The past is just ahead of you"

SDC adventures with Sara, Camille, and Katie
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Flashback to J-Box

Katie and I dined on Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers, onion rings, french fries, and egg rolls. Nothing like J-Box to welcome you to St. Louis.

Trolley Ride in Branson

Katie hijacked the trolley in Branson, MO. This is what we'll be driving for the rest of our trip.

Flashback to Em and I at the columns

Flashback to Como

Good times at the columns on the quad at Mizzou's campus

Flashback to beer tasting at the Brewery Tour

Our new friends, Jesse and Dominic

Updated calendar

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Flashback to Mom's Deli in St. Louis

 

Flashback to Susan Boyle night!

Shout-out to Kim, Sam, Abby, Dione and Baby Shoobs!!!!!

Day #4 & 5: Columbia, Joplin, and Branson

Yesterday we left for Columbia to revisit my old stomping grounds and some Mizzou friends. Shout-out to Emily and Steve for meeting us for lunch at Quinton's rooftop! We finally had beautiful weather and I was so happy I got to see both of you and reminisce a little about the good old days! Love you guys! After a few hours in Como, we headed south to Joplin where we visited my Granny in the hospital and got to catch up with my aunts.  We are hoping to visit Gran at home when we road trip back in August!  And then we completed our first late-night drive from Joplin to Branson and woke up the dog coming in to my house.  So happy to see my dog, Ellie!

Today we chillaxed ALL day and it was super necessary. We also went running in the rain and saw a deer and some horses. Tonight we caught up on GLEE thus the boy-band posting. Memories of Susan Boyle also resurfaced. Look for flashback pictures soon! 

Flashback to Raleigh boy band

Hey boys hey!