On Monday, the kids and I met my friend Tein and her two children (Clair and Ray) at Zilker Park. Tein and her family live in New York and I only get to see her about once a year. So it was a real treat. We rode the train and a clown was on hand to make cool balloon art for the kids. Of course Jackson asked for a sword and Lauren got a wand! And of course, Jackson's balloon weapon only survived a few minutes. There were no tears though. Afterwards, we headed downtown for lunch. While we waited for our food, the kids stuck up a conversation with one of Austin's finest, police officer Sanchez. He was very nice to them and offered them both police badge stickers. Jackson told the officer that he had a play phone and often practiced calling 911. Officer Sanchez seemed impressed.
One the way home, Jackson declared that it had been a great day. Then he asked, "could it have been any better?" Well, I know he enjoyed having a day off from school. But, it was a reminder that a day with friends and family in Austin, Texas is indeed a great day!
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