Fredericksburg Day 2

Take note of the apple "gourds" that Susan had painted. Greg volunteered to gather and wash the eggs both days and then to put them in the cartons. Lindsey, their daughter, came in for the holiday and jumped right in to the work at the store. We had such a good visit with our friends. They were wonderful hosts and we will go back again soon. We came home with lots of peaches, fresh eggs, and tomatoes. Susan and I share many good memories of our high school years and were able to also share them with Daniel and Greg. We laughed over some of the silly things we did. I am so thankful for great, longtime friends!!

I luv ya, Su!!!

Fredericksburg

It rained so much that we almost talked ourselves out of our trip. But we took a chance during a lull in the downpours and headed to the Hill Country. We both arrived unscathed, me in the car and Greg on the bike. I did have to turn around once from a low water crossing that was blocked off. We got to the house at about 5 PM. Susan and Daniel were busy with customers until closing time. Had a nice dinner at a German beer garden and got up early on Saturday to help out. I think Greg and I both have a new appreciation for farmers and just what goes in to growing produce, as well as running your own fruit market. The place was hopping all the time!! Not only do they sell their own peaches and veggies, they bake bread, cinnamon rolls, sell jellies/salsas/relishes, old style cheese, eggs, and homemade peach ice cream. Susan was finishing the hot bath on some really scrumptious jalapeno pickles. We did get to town for the crawfish festival shortly after lunchtime and between downpours. There were polka type bands and lots of good cajun food/beer. We had a good time.

San Antonio

My training in San Antonio was fun. Got to see some work friends from different parts of Texas, ate some great food, and laughed a lot. Oh yeah. I did learn a few things at training. Wouldn't want them to think that it was ALL fun. It would have been better if it hadn't rained nearly the whole time. It started storming on Thursday evening, even here in Waco. The pictures are from my hotel room on Friday morning, with the Alamodome and the Space Needle from the World's Fair that was held in San Antonio in the late 60's being blurry from the heavy rain.

Move Over Easy Rider

We have been looking for a Goldwing for a while and finally ran across this one in Whitney, Texas. It is beautiful and in immaculate shape, especially for a 1997. We picked it up on Friday and spent some time on it this weekend. Thursday and Friday, I will be in San Antonio for training so Greg is going to leave sometime after noon on the motorcycle and meet me in Fredericksburg for a couple of days. It is located in the Hill Country so will make for a nice ride. There is a Crawfish Festival going on so there will be music and food. Luckenbach is just a few minutes away. Will stay with my best friend from high school who, with her husband, owns a peach orchard/market. Hopefully, we can help them out in their store on this busy, holiday weekend.

In the future, we hope to make some long trips to Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, and yes, Dorothy, even Kansas!! Everyone have a great week!!

The Cats with No Name......

These kittens are either playing or sleeping!! I did find the white cat intently watching the fish in the aquarium last week..........

Waco

Greg and I drove around on Sunday afternoon taking pictures around Waco for a project. I got the idea from Kristy and am just now getting started on it (Kristy, if I start now, maybe it will be done in 5 years or so!!) Waco is really a very pretty town. Of course, we have Baylor (we have three graduates, hopefully a fourth with Morgan), the Suspension Bridge, the tallest building in town (ALICO), and the federal courthouse where I work.

Goldfish

It is quite a menagerie at our house. These are my $.25 each feeder goldfish that I bought about three years ago. They were very small when I got them. They are each now over 6 inches long. (You can see how large they are compared to the new, small fish in the tank.) They started out at Greg's house in a portable outside aquarium. They are now in a large black plastic tub. The white fish jumped out several times and the last time Greg found him not in the water, he was dry and flies were already on him. He dunked him into the water several times and he came back to life. I am hoping to keep them healthy until Greg can build me some type of pond/waterfall in the backyard.

How Does Your Garden Grow?.........

The garden looks really good. This is the largest tomato so far, and there are many on the plants.

Prom Time

Our niece, Katie, a sophomore, was chosen as an usher at the Robinson prom this past Saturday. She looked very pretty and grown up!!

Newest Members of the Family

We just acquired two kittens last week. They are brother and sister and are yet unnamed. We are trying to come up with something cute but Morgan insists that we call the female Precious. I was thinking maybe Donnie and Marie..........of course, Morgan didn't even know who they are!! Kittens are in the laundry room for the time being but will soon find themselves elsewhere. They are to be outside mousers. They are fun to watch when they are playing and are pretty unfazed by the dog. She is stressed and crabby over them being around. Hopefully she will get happier once they move outside.

Just over a week of school left. Hard to believe as it seems it just started. Morgan leaves for church camp for the week on Memorial Day. It is a working camp this year as they will be leading bible school in some projects. She gets her license in July and hopefully will be able to find a part-time job. And before we know it, it will be time to start school again!!

We are still working on the house. Hope to have the electrician out end of the week to wire the new patio and painters will be out this weekend to paint the trim. Getting the garage ready for Greg to rock the outside so that we never have to paint again. Hopefully the rock will come soon and we can get to that before it gets too hot. Summertime in Texas is not a fun time to work outside!!

Congrats to grads Katie and Jessy!! Way to go!!

Garden Update

Greg's garden looks really nice. Got cages for the tomatoes this weekend. Many blooms but no sign of any "ma-ters" yet. The lettuce should be ready to at least get enough for a small salad by late in the week. The onions from seed are a little slow getting started, but the carrots are looking very healthy.

Everyone have a great week!!! Love to all, pk

Remodeling Update

Got a lot done this weekend. Greg closed in the end of the patio and did an absolutely GREAT job!!!! (And doesn't my husband have cute legs? White, but cute.....) Still need to install lights and ceiling fans, a stereo and speakers. We are even thinking about hanging a small tv out there as well. We go back to work on Mondays to rest from the busy weekends!!!

Successful Recipe

I brought a really good recipe home from the weekend in Hunt. It is a Rueben Loaf. I made it on Saturday and it turned out really nice, especially for the first time. My oldest son likes to put pictures of his "food" on his blog so I am trying to stay up with him........

Empty Nest

I snuck out to take another picture of the baby bluebirds and to my surprise, they were gone. They flew the nest!! The internet says it only takes 14 days from hatching until they leave so I guess I was just a little late.......all that is left is the last egg that never hatched........

Tipsy

Tipsy finally got a new summer haircut!! Know she must feel much better. She smells better, that is for sure. She isn't usually happy about the stupid bow in her hair. She will manage to lose it within a couple of days.

Bluebird Family

The bluebird parents have been very busy, catching crickets to feed their growing babies. When I moved closer for pictures, the wary birds just watched me from afar. They wouldn't go to the nest to feed.

Girls Weekend in Hunt, Texas

Had a fun weekend in Hunt, Texas with some friends, one of which was turning 50. The house was along the banks of the Guadalupe River in the Hill Country. We ate some wonderful meals, drank lots of wine and champagne, talked about life/men, and laughed more than I can remember doing in a long time. Happy Birthday, Susan!!

Beauty and the Bluebonnets.......

Cold little bluebonnets/Indian paintbrush....

More snowy pictures.....

Snow at Easter????

It has been snowing here for just over an hour. Greg and I went out to cover his veggie beds with some old sheets. Hopefully they won't get cold burned too badly. I keep running outside to take pictures thinking that it is snowing as hard as it is going to. But every time I look back out, it seems to be coming down thicker and thicker and I go back out and take more pictures. Note the hammock in the middle picture. Morgan and I were out there enjoying it earlier this week on a much warmer day!! Egg hunting tomorrow should be quick!!

Remodel Update

Greg brought a trailer home today and we loaded the wood and shingles to haul off, stacking the big stuff to remove another day. We then got up on the roof to replace plastic that is to cover the exposed places. Morgan and I were very glad when we were allowed to come inside. It is windy and cold today, with a 50% chance of rain tomorrow. This cool Easter spell is also bringing the chance of "wintry mix" on Sunday with a low of 39 degrees!! That will make for some very quick egg hunting!!

And yes, Lorie, we were able to move the next day. Not very fast and with a lot of groaning but we did move!!