Surprise!! Jen, Jared, and Josh Visit Brazos

Surprise!!!  I turn around at quilt retreat and my daughter is standing there. Right behind her are Jared and Josh.  What a fun treat.  Once Jen says hi to everyone, we are off for a bit of fun.  They boys have never been here and since it's full of animals, there is a lot to see.

The donkeys are first up and Jen has cut some apples to share with them.

Mister Turns 60 - Party Time

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISTER!!!!

Okay, okay.  I know it's not really his birthday yet, but I will be out of town on the actual date so we are celebrating today.  I have sent out some invitations and just about everyone I invited is attending.  Very fun.  We are bringing together a mix of old and new friends, along with memories all along the way.

Red Hat Valentine's and a Contest

Live, Laugh, and Love was the theme of my quilt retreat last weekend and with Valentine's upon us, it seems fitting to carry it right on through.

I am not absolutely sure that I will attend today's Red Hat event as I have really missed my sweetheart and it's the last weekend I have with him for awhile.  It's also his birthday party this afternoon and I still have things to do for that.  However, the idea of fun with my Red Hat Sisters wins and now I'm racing to put together a hat for the contest.  Someone mentioned just adding hearts to a hat and for some reason my mind just opens and everywhere I look I spot something I can use.

Morning Visitor

As I walked into the den this morning, I just happened to peek out the back door.  We have a visitor and I know these aren't the best pictures but by the time I got closer, he/she saw me and took off for another roost.

A New Smile

Seven months and eleven days in the making.  I have a new smile.  Here's to a better 7 months.

District 9 - A New Neighborhood Spot

I've been out of town for the past 11 days and during this time Mister must have spent some time looking for a new spot to visit.  As luck would have it, he found one right in our own neck of the woods.

District 9 --- no, not either of the movies that come to mind --- is a new brewpub with a German flair.

North Haven Gardens

Looking for a new coffee shop this morning and the one I thought we were going to turns out to be in Whole Foods.  Drat.  At any rate, we are not far from North Haven Gardens and Mister remembers that they put in a cafe a few years back.  Yep, it's been that long since we were there.  This must be remedied.  One moment in the shop and garden reminds me of why I love it here.  We will be back for plants this year. 

The cafe has just opened and after we order and sit down, out comes my camera.  Just look at the windows all around and the fun stuff to see.