Birds Nest in the Strangest Places..

...here is one built on the hinge of our front gate!

I'm So Sorry....

..to be such a bad blogger recently. I have been covering horse shows (several out of town) and since it is the end of the month, deadlines are looming!(good photos will be posted)

My daughter Emily is here with her family, and we had a party yesterday for family and friends to come and see them.(funny story to follow!)

I am trying like crazy to squeeze in enough time to get my veggie garden planted and add to the flower garden.(lots of delicious gardening photos coming soon!)...and I have NEVER been so busy in my life!

Madison...

..at the beech..

..and if you look really close - you will also see Annie, one of our Corgi dogs!

Happy Easter!

A Bikers Paradise...

There once was a long winding road...

..that stretched from Fredericksburg to Boerne(FM 1376).

Along the way, we saw some interesting sights...is that some of Santa's Reindeer??

..an Easter Bunny pulling a covered wagon here..

...and a herd of zebra there..??

What makes a great road to go biking on? Good road surfaces, not much traffic, great views..

..sweeping curves and good shoulders are nice - but hey, you can't have everything!

It is GREAT when there is a winery along the route!

This is Sister Creek Winery, located half way between Frederickburg and Boerne in a tiny town called Sisterdale.

Yep - we bought a souvenir here!

..and back out on the road we go..

..on our way to the bikers Paradise!

Hotel Review:

Our hotel was a Best Western. Usually (in my experience) Best Western's are not the nicest hotels in the world - but this one was very nice. It was spotless, the people were friendly, the room was comfortable and the bathroom was VERY nice...larger tub, marble vanity, not one spec of dirt, mold or hair(my pet peeves!) Landscapers were there working on the front gardens by the porch when we checked in.

Breakfast was included with the room and I would rate it as a solid B only discounting it because there was no protein. Fruit, cereal, pastries, an assortment of breads, juices, milk and even a waffle iron.

The only thing I did not like is that it was too far away from the Main street to walk and that is something I really enjoy...so next time - we will stay in another hotel - only to be within walking distance.

Easter Humor!

We had a great time in Fredericksburg! I will post more photos tonight..but for now - just an Easter Funny!

More Fredericksburg...Our Hotel!

The Front of the Best Western Hotel.

The front porch.

This is the lobby.

The Charming Town of Fredericksburg

...Great shopping...

..with the small town flavor!

The Nimitz Museum.

Frederickburg, TX.

Yippie - we are going to Frederickburg, TX. for my birthday! Only for one night - but I am so excited. I used to vacation here with my parents and I love it. Very close to Fredericksburg is a great place to hike called Enchanted Rock.
The Indians believed that Enchanted Rock was a mystical & spiritual place because it would often make cracking noises..

..the noises they heard was the rock expanding and contracting with the temperature changes though.

..Away Covering a Horse Show...

..between San Antonio and Boerne TX......and wanted to share with you a picture of the little man who stole my heart! Those are real leather and hyde chaps he is wearing!....and get aload of the Polo shirt!!!

Purses...Most I Can Not Afford..

..but that does not stop me from looking at this weekender bag..

..or this versatile Coach..

..or dreaming of this Louis Vuitton..

or this cute summer Kate Spade bag.

Another nice Coach in red!

..humm I seem to have lost track of who designed this one.

A Roberto Cavelli - this is my favorite bag of all!

Wow - a Versace that my Mom would have loved!

..and another Roberto Cavelli

Have you heard of Rebecca Minkoff? She designed this one.

Last but never least - Classic Ralph Lauren!

Past Easter Memories!

Annie at My Life As Annie is having her Time Travel Tuesday and this week it is about Easter. Growing up Easter was ___________.

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Something unique about our Easter Celebration was a wire cross our church had. It was always standing up on the floor in the center of the isle at the front of the church as bare as can be Easter Morning. Every child would bring a spring flower and at a certain point during the ceremony, we would go up to the cross and fill it in with the beautiful flowers. Mine were always roses from a neighbors yard. Ironically, the woman who owned the rose bushes kind of scared me, but she always allowed me to get these Easter roses.

We usually ate at my Grandparents house after the service and yes - I was dressed to the nines...usually something pastel colored and chiffon. It was always a very formal dinner.

One year, when Mom and I dyed Easter Eggs (real ones), I was so proud of a lavender one I made, I hid it, so no one would eat it. I hid it in my desk. A few days later, Mom was going crazy trying to hunt down what smelled so bad! Who knew??

Mammogram Doll???

Yep! It is that time of the year again...ouch!

Generation Y??

I am Generation X. My husband is a Baby Boomer. This is the best explanation of the next generation I have ever seen!

..Back on Track!

Sooo - Now that my foot is better and no longer hurts, I can wear these again...

..and I can do this again....

..I am back on my diet!
Starting Weight: 138 ?? It has been so long, I can't remember!
Goal: 128
Today's Weight: 133

Spring is Coming, Spring is Coming!!!

New pots of flowers are here and there..



The pink Magnolia bursts forth with flowers..

Getting started on my veggie garden. I have lots more work to do here!

An Easter Bunny here...

..and there!

Even the roses are in bloom already!