(photo taken in Austin, Texas at the Mandola's restaurant playground using my iPhone and Instagram)

Our summer trip has officially begun. In fact, I'm typing this in the car heading down 1-10 towards Marfa, Tx. (don't be scared, Steven is driving). Thanks to a tech loan from my lovely friend, Monica, I am online while on the road!  Pretty cool, huh? It's called a Sprint MiFi and I now see that I need one of my own. I feel like a tech reviewer actually because I've got 2 other new toys that I'm playing with as well. I downloaded Instagram and am loving it! I'll be shooting with iPhone and posting there as we go. I also purchased a new point and shoot from Canon that is supposed to be dreamy. I am still pretty clumsy with it but I'm learning. So far it seems like the best p&s I've worked with but I'll tell you more as I experiment.

Lastnight we stopped in Austin and hung out with my brother and the kids played with their cousins. This morning we stopped in Fredericksburg at Rather Sweet for some treats before making the long haul to Marfa. The kids and dogs are doing fine so far. Of course there are the mini dramas of lost toys, bickering and restless dogs but overall it's good. Of course, Finn has already asked me 4 times when we're going to get to Marfa. I just keep saying 3 hours because I don't have the heart to tell him that it's really about 6.

The kids and I are doing a little photo project as we drive. I'll try and download and post our first couple of pictures tonight or tomorrow.

Wish us luck as we go!