Moving to Austin

The Doerle caravan headed out of South Florida on Friday, April 11th for the three day trek across the country to Austin, Texas! We spent the weekend in New Iberia with family, which was such a wonderful break from the road. We had a great visit and of course ate too much! Owen had his first crawfish boil experience and Avery and Tabasco exhausted themselves running wild...

We arrived in Austin on Monday and have been unpacking since. Here are some pictures of the big move. Please notice Owen strapped in his high chair in the photo - the only way we could keep him contained as we unloaded the Uhaul and the POD (yes we had both)...



The boys putting together Owen's crib in his new big boy blue room...


We had our first social gathering on Saturday. We were invited to a toddler's birthday party on Lake Travis. It was a beautiful day on the lake...

Leaving Fort Lauderdale (sniffle sniffle)

Leaving Fort Lauderdale and all of our wonderful friends has been difficult, but we know we will see them soon when they all come to visit us in Austin (hint hint...) We will also miss Owen's wonderful school, here is Owen and Miss Paula saying goodbye to one another...



Owen trying out his Texan gear...



We tried to spend as much time as possible by the pool..


Some pictures from our wonderful going away party...

Catch Up Photos

Following the sale of our house on Feb. 22nd, we threw our belongings in a POD and moved in with our parents, Bill and Helene, for six weeks while we were transitioning. Here are some catch up photos from the last six weeks...



Owen in his old room...


Right after our closing, Owen had his first birthday! Right around that time, he started walking and had his very first haircut. It was so much fun experiencing his first shaky steps. Reenie, Pop and Aunt Amy came into Fort Lauderdale for his birthday weekend. Here are some pics...

Owen with his birthday cake...


Gifts...


Owen and his godmother, Aunt Amy...


More gifts...


During our visit with Rennie, Pop and Aunt Amy, we thought it would be fun to visit the Bonnet House where we were married two years ago. Oh so much has happened in two years! We had gorgeous weather and felt like the only people there. Oh we will miss the perfect South Florida weather and palm trees...





The first haircut at Supercuts! Owen sat patiently while the stylist gave him his much needed haircut!