Austin.

When we found out that Jeff had passed the Bar exam, we immediately knew that we would be in Austin for the official swearing in ceremony today. However, we weren't sure what all of that would entail.

At some point last week, Jeff told me that he decided for Mother's Day, he was going to take me to Austin sans Brady Bug and we were going to have a night out on the town. (His parents were going to bring B. up on Monday morning.) I was excited all last week for Sunday afternoon to arrive!

We ended up leaving Dallas around 2:00 and hit Austin at 5:30. The Driskill was amazing. I love historic buildings... especially BEAUTIFUL historic buildings. I was especially excited that we ended up with a room on the historic side of the hotel! We hung out around the hotel and got cleaned up for a bit and then headed out for dinner. Sweet Judson recommended Eddie V's for dinner, and our concierge recommended the same place... so we had a winner.

Eddie V's was two blocks from our hotel... and let's just say it was an interesting walk... especially after dark. Jeff and I've always loved Austin... but there are sure some interesting people hanging around 6th street at night time. I couldn't believe it was so happening on Sunday Night! We decided to sit in the lounge with the live music for dinner... and it was well worth it! We had a great dinner with good food, good music and awesome people watching! I'd recommend Eddie V's any day!

On Monday morning, we woke up and met Jeff's parents with Brady downstairs. We headed over to the main swearing in ceremony at the Erwin Center... which was pretty interesting. We were happy to see my Uncle John, who is the Chair of the Board of Law Examiners... and he was even happier to see the Bug! (We didn't get a great picture of it, but he WAS wearing a tie with dragons on it!!!)

We were so honored that Judge Don Willett asked Jeff if he could do a private swearing in ceremony for us at the Texas Supreme Court in the afternoon. However, we had to find something to do with our sleepless little one in the mean time. We headed back to the Driskill for a low-key lunch at the cafe (which was so yummy) and we all took turns trying to get him to fall asleep. He had been awake since 5:30 a.m. when Ron and Darlene left Dallas!!! He HAD to be getting sleepy!!

The Bug was such a trooper though... and although he was super squirmy at the Supreme Court, he was pretty well-behaved. Judge Willett has two little boys and just had a little girl 4 weeks ago, so fortunately he understands the no-sleep syndrome. we were trying to hold onto him and the court room, and he so generously waived us off and said, "Let him crawl around! He needs to get some energy out!"

After Judge Willett swore Jeff in, it was time for us to head out of town! Brady slept until we got to Waco and then he was ready to play again. I felt so sorry for him, being strapped in all day and not able to move! He was such a trooper and he crashed at 6:45 tonight! I am so proud of my dear husband, and so thankful that we can now check all of this off our list!

Our room at the Driskill

Eddie V's

My night out on 6th Street
(We were in by 9:30 pm)

Jeff's firm got us this expensive bottle of champagne when we found out Jeff passed the Bar.

My Uncle John

B. is checking the list for his daddy's name.

When we arrived at the Texas Supreme Court.

B. is sitting in the lawyer's chair.

Being sworn in.

Being sworn in (5 seconds later).

Signing the oath.