Trip to the Lone Star State December 12-18th

Dustin and Noah

Dann and I planned a trip that was way too short to visit family during the holidays this year. My Mom who is now living and working around the city of Austin, Texas and my brother, Dustin and his family who came from Guam, gathered at the Kettler house to celebrate Christmas. We had some fun playing music on Uncle Greg's equipment (Noah likes the drums best) and also rocking out on Guitar Hero for the X-Box.

My favorite pic!

Noah was unaware of Uncle Dann clownin' around

look at the concentration...after long he was giving me pointers on how to hit the notes!

Sunday afternoon we all headed down to Lago Vista right off Lake Travis to check out our Mom's new work space at Brizo's Bar & Grill located on The Island on Lake Travis. We had some downtime waiting to get the key to the restaurant so Noah and I goofed around...well he goofed around and I took photos.

i detect a little bit of Sam Horvath in this one?

After lunch we finally got to go into the restaurant and Mom, Dann and I did a photo shoot to get some promo pics for Brizo's.

This is an abstract view of the dining area of Brizo's through a glass window with a plant texture embedded inside.

An arrangement of fine wines offered at Brizo's
Silver Oak Cellars

View of Lake Travis from the Brizo's Bar area and enjoy with a generous glass of Silver Oak

Mom playing the bar tender

relax on the balcony overlooking Lake Travis with a pint of Boddington's Pub Ale

Monday during the day Dann, Dustin, Billy and Noah headed over to the Austin Rock Gym, North to get some exercise. Noah was awesome on top rope and was able to complete all 5 rope stations without hesitation. He is going to be a rock climbing pro someday. Billy did a nice job photographing in such a poorly lit gym. Thanks Billy for the capturing the memories!!

the infamous skeleton head that took some abuse from Noah

We headed out Monday night for awesome sushi. I was full pretty quickly so Noah and I had some fun with the camera and a half glass of beer/water...


We then headed to Cork & Co., a wine bar in downtown Austin, where my Uncle Greg (Rockin G Productions) was playing a gig. Noah, just 6 years old, sang along to some of the classic music of the '60s,'70s, and '80s.

Also snapped some promo shots for Cork&Co.

While on our visit my Mom was able to buy a new house. We went for a tour and it seemed to be just perfect for her. She now lives in Lago Vista...just minutes away from Brizo's where she is the General Manager.

In front of the entrance to her new house

Noah playin' around the Cedar trees

waiting for lunch...

It was a really quick trip but we hope in 2009 we will be able to come down and visit more often.
Maybe this will be our year to visit Guam!!