Weekend Adventures

Who doesn't love a weekend? I haven't met a person in my life that doesn't love the weekend. It's a time for rest, time to get things done around the house, tie up the loose ends from the week, and time to spend some QT with the people you love the most. Weekends are very precious to me, because it is the only time I am able to see Matt. This SA-ATX relationship is weighing on my heart, and Matt knows it. It becomes very apparent on Sunday afternoons when its time for him to leave, and I get misty-eyed. Pathetic, yes. Oh well.

So back to our weekend. What a lovely weekend in Austin it was! We started out by going to "That Takes the Cake" in North Austin, where amateur bakers from across the state and country enter their baking masterpieces into the competition. The talent exhibited at this event was incredible. Most of you know that I hate cake, its a consistency thing, but I love the artwork that goes into making these edible confections. Here are just a few that we saw, all made by amateurs....

 

Matt's favorite, his fave super heroes from when he was a kid. 

 

My favorite! Not that I would ever order a cake, but artistically, this looks incredible.  

The rest of our weekend was spent hiking the amazing trails that Austin has to offer. On Saturday, we ventured a new trail on the greenbelt, but I forgot my camera, so no pictures of this beautiful part of the city. But, on Sunday, after church, we wen to Hamilton Pool. I've heard for year that it is a gorgeous place, but its always been a bit too far to go just for an afternoon hike. Now that I live closer to this amazing spot, Matt decided it was high time that we go. OH.MY.GOODNESS. I am so glad we went!! It was absolutely beautiful. I love living in this part of Texas, among the hills, trees, and rivers. We are so lucky to call the hill country home. As much as I say I want to move back to the Houston area one day, I am beginning to change my mind on adventures like these. 

 

At the start of the hike, Matt standing in Hamilton Pool. The water temp was 56degrees, so I was NOT getting my tooties wet!

 Love this view. How amazing that this is a natural pool. Can't wait to spend my summer here!

 Matt trying to squeeze through this tight spot. Goodness, my claustrophobia set in just a bit at this point!

 At the end of a gorgeous hike, the Pedernales River. How amazingly beautiful. I was in awe.

And this time, I did venture out into the water, because by that time, I was burning hot from the 1.5M rocky/hilly hike. Just wish there would have been another pool once we got back to the car, because DANG we were worn out!! What a wonderful weekend :)