About the only thing missing from a great Mother's Day was my own mom, who was in Chicago with my sister enjoying a trip to the outlet mall and the JC Penney gift card she requested (and which I delivered on time, for a change).
Our Tucson Mother's Day started with me bringing Austin to the tail end of morning Mass at the Tullys' church. It continued at Aunt Alice and Uncle David's place, where we took another "Four Generations" photo featuring Sarah, her grandma Mary, Judy and Austin. I picked this photo cuz Austin's sideways pose just cracks me up.
As does this face full of berries.
Despite his increasing mobility, Austin's generally a good boy. Here he's patiently hanging out with his mommy at the pool while she talks to her cousins. (Not pictured: Austin's little feet in the water. Awww.)
Attending a function on the Richardson side of the family gave Austin a chance to reconnect with cousin Elliott, who's 6 weeks younger. Both have amazing blue eyes. Why do I get the feeling they're gonna be each other's wing men in about 15 years?
Cousin Tillie joined Elliott and Austin the backyard. They were all looking at a birthday book from Aunt Alice. (Also worth an awwww.)
We left the Morkerts' a little early to sneak in a trip to Phil and Judy's cabin atop Mount Lemmon. Or, as I like to call it, the most relaxing place on earth. Here, Grandma Judy shows Austin her "favorite waterfall."
After yet another delicious meal of barbecued bison burgers and sweet-potato fries, Phil and Judy hung out with their grandson on the deck. It got a little chilly after sunset, so they wrapped Austin in a cozy blanket.
Austin fell asleep on the way home and was so worn out that he didn't even wake up when Sarah transferred him to his pack 'n' play.
We went swimming and had Mexican for lunch the next day before flying home. It was a truly wonderful weekend.
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