Independence Day Celebration in Garland

 Well, it's not quite Independence Day, but today is the celebration in Garland and we are going to see what it's like.  I have this idea that we can get up on the roof of Intrinsic and have a great view.  However, that will require a full day of claiming our spot.  Off we go.  We know parking will be a nightmare, so we're on the DART.  While walking from our stop to the brewery, this little guy is spotted.

Third time is the charm.

We grab a drink and head up to the roof.  The brewery is already packed inside and it's only going to get worse.  From our vantage point, we are able to watch all the happenings down in the square.  There is a beautiful eagle chalk painting in the parking lot below.

We are not alone in staking out a spot.  The park is starting to fill up and people are enjoying the day.  There is music playing and the mood is quite festive.  I love that almost everyone has red/white/blue or some version on their bodies.

Dinner is served.

Ooooh, stilt person.

My vantage point.  Pretty cool, right?

The American Bombshells have taken the stage and they are like a modern day Andrews Sister.  Have a couple of listens.

By the time the bands finish, the park is jammed full of people and so is the rooftop where we are stationed.

What I love the most is that everyone is just having fun and enjoying the day/night.  

Let the show begin - I'll just share a few pics and a video or two.

Now for the prettiest pics - 

Oooh, la la.

Just a snippet of the magnificent ending.  With that, we are off to the train and our ride home.  Have a safe and fun 4th of July tomorrow and Happy Birthday, America!

Utah to Help Cassie - Day 4 Easter

 Happy Easter!!  I wake a bit early and take up residency in the living room to wait until littles arrive.

Utah to Help Cassie - Days 1-3

 I have flown up to Provo to spend some time with Cass and help her with packing as she prepares to find a place of her own.  We pack and donate and sell most of the day and then Mairead and Torsten put on a puppet show for us as a reward.

New Year's Eve Family Time 2024

 Rhiana and family are flying through Dallas with an overnight layover on her way home from Mexico.  We are thrilled to have the chance to spend some time together and rented a couple of hotel rooms near the airport to spend as much time as possible without traveling from home and back.  Mister and I get there a wee bit early to set up the room for a Christmas party.  We have gifts and treats.  Also, Jen and some of her family have also booked rooms at the same place and we are all together for this fun.

Family Christmas 2024

 Merry Christmas!!!  We are so lucky this year to have family sharing the day with us.  Mister has a wonderful rib roast in the oven and we have been enjoying great conversation and fun.  It's time to share some gifts.

8th Annual Cookie and Ornament Exchange

 The day has arrived for my annual party.  All the work is finished and I'm ready for fun.  This post is a look back at getting here and the day itself.  Enjoy.

10/28 - While in Montana, I found this cute Santa and he is perfect decor for the party.  He's ready to greet guests.

Changing of the Seasons in the House 2024

 It's that time of year once again.  The process of going from autumn to holiday decor.  It always happens in stages and so - here we go:

Nov. 27th - This is where the house is with my return from retreat.  What a mess!  The big bag contains some new items purchased while in Burleson.

Thanksgiving Family Fun 2024

 We are off to Abilene for Thanksgiving with Jen and family.  It will be an overnight so lots of family time ahead.

Autumn All Around Me - LOVE The Season!

 It's October and I love this month so much.  This year, I am having fun pulling down the fall decorations.  I have a bit of time at home, so will enjoy them as much as I can.

Road Trip - Day 34 - Billings Fourth of July

 Happy Independence Day!!!!  We have a party to attend at Matt's house this evening, but until then there are still hours to use up.  Elena has to work until around 3 so the rest of us are off to the park for a bit.  It's been a few years since I was down at Pioneer Park and it's still as pretty as I remember it.

Easter at Dallas Blooms

 Happy Easter!!!  We opted to wake early and head to the gardens and spend Easter morning with the beauty around us.  Here are a few pics to make you smile.

Relaxing Together - Garland, TX

 After a solid week of "getting things done" we have a chance to just relax.  The party was this morning and everything went well.  Now, as I walk back into the yard after saying good-bye to the last of my guests --- this beautiful light hits the trees out front.

Christmas Through the House 2023

 It's that time of year once again.  It's a lot of work, but I do so love how the house feels once it is all finished.  Come along and see how it turns out.

11/30 - time for the totes to come down from the attic and take over the house.

7th Annual Cookie and Ornament Exchange

 It's time once again to start the preparations for this years Christmas Cookie and Ornament Exchange.  The end of October has arrived and I'm up in Montana.  Gwen has selected this years make and take and gifted them to all.  Today is the day to make the sample.  What do you think?

Thanksgiving Time w/Family

 It's the day before Thanksgiving.  The house is clean and I've met Jen in Grapevine to take a glass together.  Here is the LINK to the Vetro Glass post I did sharing all of our fun.  We have a great time and even wander Main Street in Grapevine for a bit.

Annual Autumn (Perhaps Winter) Journey to Montana - Week 3 - 1st half

 The beginning of our 3rd week has us going into Kalispell to run some errands.  Home Depot and Costco fill the needs and apparently, my closet as well.  I grabbed two more shirts and a pair of gloves - both to stay here.  The two shirts I bought earlier were the exact same and I LOVE them so they will go home with me.  We got back to the house and Mister wasn't quite done being out of the house for a bit.  We went back into Bigfork and walked around to see the Scarecrow Contest.  Each business that participated had one out front.  Had we done this last week, they wouldn't be covered in snow, but it is what it is.  Right?  Walk along and enjoy the fun.

OHB Easter Egg Hunt 2023

 For the third year, Mister and I are off for some childish fun.  An adult Easter egg hunt at OHB.  Joey is there with BBQ and my fav White Rock Porter is on tap.  Perfect evening for us.  They are doing things a bit different this year and each egg has a raffle ticket in it.  They are only putting out as many eggs as they have prizes, so everyone wins AND you are limited in the number of eggs you can find.  Men get one and ladies get two.  Yep -- taking it and don't care if it's discrimination.  The doors are opening soon and everyone is getting ready.  Off we go.  Here are a few pics I got before the room filled up ---- yep, I went it early.  You can tell the eggs are hard to find.

Here they come - 

We have our three eggs and are back at the table, awaiting the feeding frenzy that is about to begin.

Mike (I think) is in charge and does a great job.  His humor and wit keeps us all laughing for the two hours it takes to award all the gifts.

Our take.  Looks like some fun visits coming up.  See ya around.  (We also were gifted another card at the end - Haystack, I believe.)