Day 343: Brunch & Birthday

Mr. E and I are in Austin for a very quick trip -- less than 48 hours -- for Mr. Christian Joel Moore's 1st birthday party (our nephew/godson). We started off our day with brunch at the popular local 24-hour eatery Magnolia Cafe:

We had to wait about 25 minutes, but we did a little shopping at the funky store next door, so that helped the time pass quickly. I enjoyed my veggie omelet with fruit and English muffin on the side, and Mr. E raved about his blackberry pancakes with bananas on top. He wasn't quite as enthusiastic about the "eggscape" of scrambled eggs and cheese over home fries as the cheesy goodness was a bit overwhelming. Still, I'd definitely return to try something else, as the prices were very reasonable and the coffee was pretty tasty.

Next on the agenda was CJ's party a The Thinkery, an awesome new children's museum here in Austin:

There are tons of interactive and creative exhibits and spaces for kids of all ages to play and explore. The birthday was in a separate room and was very well-organized and facilitated by the staff, with several hands-on activities and a big chalkboard wall to create a mural in honour of Master Christian.

Happy Birthday to the little Pisces!