In Austin

We came to Austin yesterday for a quick trip. We went to the University Co-op bookstore and got some UT baby clothes. We then went to my brother Adam's favorite new place, a combo brewpub/BBQ joint Uncle Billy's. It was great to have barbeque again. Nikki and I split a half pound of beef and a half rack of ribs. The rib meat was probably the tenderest I've ever had; it just slid right off the bone. I also had a wonderfully hoppy pale ale and a slice of buttermilk pie.

We then went to see our friends Rachelle and Lubo, who have an adorable 9-month old daughter. I think seeing them, even briefly, made us much more excited about our impending addition. It also filled us with a greater sense of urgency for stuff like picking a doula and getting the carpet steamed.

We ended the night at my favorite bar, The Gingerman. I had a Saint Arnold Elissa IPA on cask -- the thing I probably miss most about living in Texas. (well, that and our friends)