Texas History

We recently had our annual Taste of Texas school tour. Here is a former post on it. The owner does free Texas History tours every day the whole year. She is so entertaining and the kids all love it. Collin got to help out as Davey Crockett which he had fun doing - especially because he got a huge piece of cake after. . .

After the history presentation they give everyone there a plate of Chicken fingers, fries and a coke - a Texas staple. Here is Grace eating with her friends Hannah and LeAnne with Collin in the background. . .

He is the Champion My Friends!

Our annual ward (church) Chili Cook-off was Saturday night. Jon has made up a recipe from a few different ones into Jons Famous Chili. It is aptly named. He entered it into the contest and it won Best Overall. And despite all the bitter comments from others dear, YOU still got to take home your gold bowling ball with a little cowboy hat, bandana and apron. Oh! And the cowboy hat! Now, next time I take a picture and the flash doesn't work, please let me take one more!

Spring Has Sprung

The mosquitos are back . . . the azaleas are in bloom. . .

And we can play "guess that substance in the gutter"!! Is it florescent yellow sidewalk chalk (the yellow doesn't show up as much in the picture)? No. Is it dried soap from someones washing their car? Nope. That would be the pollen that is causing me so much misery and making my car a black with pearl yellow tint.

I love spring!

Big City Sights

Our local Costco returns counter helper:

How dare she move RIGHT when I take the picture!

What you see: a blur of red from head to toe. She has worn every shade of color on earth and every animal print natural or otherwise. What you don't see: the 2 inch long eye lashes, 4 inch long nails, or red eye shadow - always matching the daily color.

This was taken while driving, so no time to zoom. These are our local "day laborers". They hang out at the corners of Long Point and Witte and wait for people to give them work. Always a fun sight.

Seen from a crane: the Lone Star flag - of course, and the Jolly Roger - of course.