Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Sunday, April 5, 2015
I Spy: Easter Edition
This Easter weekend was filled of so much family fun! We were able to see both of our families by splitting time in Fort Worth and Waco. The weekend of boiled eggs, babies and bluebonnets has left us refreshed and recharged until we head to Hawaii in two weeks! This Easter, I spy...
Purple Play-doh and a Big Bang puzzle...
The newest Moyer (our nephew)...
Decorated eggs that were prettier as deviled eggs the next day...
Alanizs soaking up the sun...
A sparkly purple treat...
And (of course) an endless field of bluebonnets in Waco!
Monday, March 30, 2015
I Spy: Jersey in ATX, Fiber Space & SNO-BEACH!
I spy with my little eye...
Two cranes in the Austin skyline (from this angle at least)...
A precious cupcake from Delish...
Mobile Loaves and Fishes CEO Alan Graham being honored with Relevant Radio's Christ Brings Hope Award...
Jersey Boys in Austin, and...
a Blue Raspberry and a Pomegranate snowcone!
What fun things did you do this week?
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Google Fiber + Mayor Steve Adler
WOW, I must say the Google's Fiber Space is just... Wow. Billy and I attended Austin Young Chamber's "Google Series: Conversation with Mayor Steve Adler" to check out the space and Austin's new mayor, Steve Adler. And I must admit, I was impressed with both.
Fiber Space really nailed the essence Austin with this open space. From the enormous screen behind the stage to small picture frame sized screens streaming local and national channels, everywhere you look there is technology. Yet, there are very natural elements to the space. Large windows that give the illusion you are in an open-air space and a wood stage that brings the outdoors inside. Google never ceases to amaze me.
AYC Executive Director Matt Glazer kicked off the evening and reminded attendees how import they are to the community AYC is making a strategic effort to get Chamber members more engaged civically with 770 seats coming available on various Austin committees and commissions.
Mayor Steve Adler then took over and told his story.
Adler moved to Austin in 1976, when it was called "The Friendly City". Now in 2015, Austin is the most economically segregated city. This is something Adler has set his sight on fixing. He mentioned it was young professionals who consciously transformed Austin into "The Live Music Capital" many years ago.
In a recent meeting with other mayors, the New York City Mayor told Adler he thought Austin may be the only city cooler NYC. But throughout the night, the thing that stuck with me the most- even over the impressive space- was Adler saying "There's nothing worse than being the city that use to be cool."
Mayor Steve Adler then took over and told his story.Adler moved to Austin in 1976, when it was called "The Friendly City". Now in 2015, Austin is the most economically segregated city. This is something Adler has set his sight on fixing. He mentioned it was young professionals who consciously transformed Austin into "The Live Music Capital" many years ago.
In a recent meeting with other mayors, the New York City Mayor told Adler he thought Austin may be the only city cooler NYC. But throughout the night, the thing that stuck with me the most- even over the impressive space- was Adler saying "There's nothing worse than being the city that use to be cool."
As the Austin community is nearing at a fork in the road, there are very critical decisions being made for the future of this city. The decisions we make will be lived with for the next 10, 20, and even 30 years and its up to us to make them! I encourage you to checkout The City of Austin's Boards and Commissions openings to see the impact you can make to our awesome city!
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
SXSW Photo Hunt
SXSW has come and gone. It was a crazy two weeks. While I'm happy to share my city with 70,000 new people, I sure am glad to have Austin back to its normal weirdness.
But before I officially say bye to SXSW, I wanted to share a few of my entries in Austin360's SXSW Photo Hunt. Austin360 challenged folks to snap photos of various sightings around town- you can view the original list here. My moderate participation earned me 4th place-- but no prize. I had a blast scouring posters on every corner (I think I was the only person to post a typo!) to spying on every pedi-cab to find a celebrity (no luck!). It added another element of fun to SXSW for this non-badge holding, still working 9-5, downtown livin' girl!
But before I officially say bye to SXSW, I wanted to share a few of my entries in Austin360's SXSW Photo Hunt. Austin360 challenged folks to snap photos of various sightings around town- you can view the original list here. My moderate participation earned me 4th place-- but no prize. I had a blast scouring posters on every corner (I think I was the only person to post a typo!) to spying on every pedi-cab to find a celebrity (no luck!). It added another element of fun to SXSW for this non-badge holding, still working 9-5, downtown livin' girl!
Monday, November 17, 2014
AYC Fave Awards
This weekend, Billy and I attended Austin Young Chamber's FAVE Awards. In it's 5th year, the AYC Fave Awards recognizes the young professionals' favorite business and organizations. We had a blast at last year's event and we were looking forward to this year's event because...
His company, SOS Leadership, and my employer, Hispanic Scholarship Consortium, were up for FAVE Professional Development Source and FAVE Non-Profit! While HSC didn't win, Billy won for the SECOND YEAR IN A ROW! Proud wifey right here.
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| Billy accepting the FAVE Professional Development Source award. |
Austin really is a great place for business- I'd like to think not every chamber awards organizations and businesses large and small, new and old, local or non-local. There were a wide range of nominees ranging from new businesses to national brands. We had a blast celebrating Austin's wonderful and ever-growing business community!
Here's a few more photos from the night and congrats to all the 2014 AYC Fave Award winners!
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Greg Abbott Victory Party
Last night, we attended the Greg Abbott Victory Party at the Moody Hall at ACL Live. When we heard about this event we knew we had to attend since it was going ot be held just a few blocks away. I don't know how many times we will get the opportunity to attend a victory party! We had a blast... plus one of Billy's favorite's closed out the night-- Pat Green!
Here are some of the photos from the evening...
Here are some of the photos from the evening...
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| The entrance into ACL Live. |
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| Billy & I waiting for the evening to start. |
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| Governor-elect Greg Abbott with his wife, Cecilia and daughter, Audrey. |
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| As Abbott introduced her, Texas' most famous mother-in-law, Mary Lucy Phalen. |
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| Governor Rick Perry. |
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| Senator Ted Cruz. |
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| PAT GREEN! |
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| Us with Pat Green in the background. |
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| Abbott greeting attendees during Pat Green. |
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| VICTORY BALLOONS! |
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