Mexican Food and BBQ

Our 20 days or so in Texas was really nice, not very relaxing, but still very nice! 2 days after Chance and I made it in to Austin, Ryan followed and the next morning we drove straight to Dallas to Christmas up there. Ryan's brother Randall and his family flew in from Florida, and it was the first time in 18 months that we were all together in one place with Ryan, his parents and siblings. Chance was in heaven with all his cousins, and it was the first time that they all interacted with each other so much. We drove in and immediately went to Chuckie Cheese, where Chance and his cousin Garrett both celebrated their 4th birthday's together.

We also celebrated Christmas with the Baganz family while there, and as usual there were so many presents! Ryan captured this picture after Pappy had asked the kids who wanted to open the next present...

Back in Austin, Ryan only had a couple days until he had to fly back. Those days he spent in the office talking with partners, and we got to go out one night with my brother Drew and his girlfriend Andrea, and another to the work office party. I got to see lots of old friends (thanks to mom graciously watching Chance everyday for me!), and catch up on girl time with my mom in the evenings when Chance was in bed. We got to spend time with my dad and grandparents too. And topped it all off with multiple birthday celebrations for Chance's birthday as well. Here's a pic of Drew, Andrea and Chance riding the train at Zilker Park.

So all in all it was so nice to be back. We loaded full of family, friends and the food we love and miss, and headed back to the cold winter ahead in Zurich (snow yeah!). Hotel Baganz is in full swing again and filling fast, so check out our calendar at the bottom of the blog and see when there is space for YOU to visit!!! We love visitors!