Hot...Hot....Hot

It has been unseasonably warm here. This will be our first summer in Texas where we are not living on a lake. Plans for a pool are in the works!

Striper fishing on Lake Buchanan

A few pics from the weekend my sister, Monica, and Bruce came to visit

John took this photo while hiking at nearby Inks Lake Park. I am still amazed at how green it is here in this part of Texas.

Fishing in our front yard

My least favorite thing about living in Texas - snakes!

One of my favorite pictures of Bear and Zoey

GO BLACKHAWKS!

Butterfly Farm in Johnson City

My sister took this shot at Lady Bird Johnson's Butterfly farm when she came to visit.

After spending my life in the suburbs (where you can see your neighbors on all four sides), I am enjoying the "ranchette" aspect of our new home. No matter where I am in the house or where I stand in the yard, I do not see another house. Very peaceful. However, within 15 minutes I can be standing in the Target store in Georgetown. Nice juxtaposition!

Great thunderstorm last night put the rain-chains on our back patio to work.

The wildflowers were incredible this year

We found this field in front of an old farm house on the way to Goliad.

This guy is on the side of the road by our office

I was inspired over this past week-end by my father-in-law, Bob. First, because he looks so good and secondly, because he reminded me how important it is to keep in touch. Therefore, I am returning to regular blogging!

We went to Chicago for the graduation party for Kimmy and Ray and we got to see almost every solitary Stange - what a treat! The weather was gorgeous and it was very nice to be together as a family.

Keep scrolling - I have posted quite a few pictures.