Bluebonnets 2010

 

My wonderful photographer friend, Susan Steen took photos of my boys in the bluebonnets which is a Texas tradition. I sometimes get a little down in the mouth about Texas, but this is one thing that I know when move away from here that I will really miss. These fragrant beauties just make me smile. And they are so gorgeous along the sides of the roads and in the fields. The little hints of red are another native wildflower called an Indian paintbrush. They are really pretty, too. Ian actually likes them better since they are his favorite color, but he loves all flowers and really enjoyed being in the bluebonnets. Aaron on the other hand gave 110% effort in the "I'm almost 21 months old and I'm not posing for you or anybody 'tude."

Thanks Susan for putting up with us! We love every shot!

Bluebonnets!

 
 
 

Since this was Jen's first real visit to CenTex and it's actually bluebonnet time, I was on a mission to find a small patch for her to get at least one photo in them. We found one on the side of the road on the way home from Austin. It was near Sun City on Hwy 195 and was too busy of an area for me to get the kids out of the car, but she and I did a quick photo shoot and got a couple of pictures even if they aren't the highest quality. She actually purchased a Christmas ornament in the shape of a bluebonnet as her souvenir!

Chuy's!

 
 
 
All I have to say about that is YUM!

 

Spring is Here!

 
 
 
 


Well it was nearly 80 degrees outside today, so I am going to officially welcome spring to Texas. The boys enjoyed the fresh air and I got a few snapshots of them. I just love how their blue eyes pop!

It's Spring Break this week so Ian doesn't have school. We are having a playdate here on Thursday and have a couple more to attend. Should be a good week!

Houston, We Have a Problem

Somehow I think you've got your signals switched and you've made us Seattle or London because "it never rains in Texas in the fall." Yeah, right! It's raining cats and dogs and has been for weeks on end it seems. CRAP. Are you sure that we aren't in England? I mean this is what I expected in London, but this is Central Texas! Did you hear me? CENTRAL TEXAS. We have an outdoor party planned for Thursday. I am formulating Plan B and it seems that it will likely become an indoor affair. ARGH. Oh the joys of the Mother Nature!