BALLET CONSERVATORY OF SOUTH TEXAS......SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

Paige

A beautiful dancing diamond in the ballet Snow White

 Little Dancer
5 years Old

Tap, Tap, Tap

 

More Sparkling Diamonds

Proud Parents

 

Karen and Paige drove to Lampasas on Thursday and returned to San Antonio on Saturday with me in tow.  I had coordinated my dates so that I could attend Paige's dance recital.  It was wonderful to be in their home in the hours before the big event....Karen applying Paige's makeup, me shortening the straps of her tutu, and Karen slicking back Paige's curls into the requisite bun.  The pre-activites were almost as much fun as the dance itself.  

Paige is interested in books and reading, sports and soccer, science and bugs, music and singing, ballet and performing.  Being an only child has its advantages.....everyone is totally involved in every aspect of your life and wants to help you become the best that you can be....to have every advantage available to you.  Paige handles all this attention with appreciation and respect.  She is a lovely child and Karen and Roy are loving parents.

LAMPASAS, TEXAS....COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST

 Judy and I share a common Bond
We are sisters!
Talking, talking and talking is our favorite Activity
Being together and discussing our families, food, gardens, homes and beliefs brings us joy beyond Measure

Karen, traveled from San Antonio with Paige to share the pleasures of Lampasas, Texas with Us

I love this Girl!

and, I love her Girl

 

Alfredo's is a favorite place to eat in Lampasas and we never miss the opportunity to sit outside beside the river, eat delicious food and talk some More

Judy's "country home" holds all the pleasure not available to a condo dweller.  Paige is a born naturalist and is constantly on the lookout for ladybugs, butterflies, cardinals, and stink bugs.  Her mother is her biggest supporter.
Judy's garden holds many Pleasures 

 Two little Beauties

We planted these blackberries last fall.   

Never too much of a good Thing

Still a beautiful blue eyed Blond

Family 

Judy and I have shared Lampasas with Karen and Paige for the last two years.  Karen's husband Roy graduates from Physician's Assistance School at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio in December. They will move on to  his residency at another military base, probably in another state.

It is likely that she and Paige will never share time again with my sister and me in Lampasas, Texas.  But, the memories will last a lifetime.

Thank you Judy

ENTERTAINING, TEXAS STYLE.....

Crayfish Boil
Note...no utensils
Crayfish, corn on the cob, potatoes, and chewy Bread
Absolutely Delicious
Sterling takes a final walk Through 

Guest of Honor 

The main Event
Alive and Moving 

Stirring the Pot
Corn, potatoes, crayfish and Louisiana Spices 

Carl manning the Pot 

Judy  

The back one inch of this animal is all one Eats
It is an art to remove the meat from the Tail
Dinner is a long, leisurely Event
Lots of laughing, talking, and enjoying the Good food and even better Company 

Judy..... the quintessential Hostess
and Cook 

Josie and Debbie shucking the Corn
Everybody pitches in to Help 

Jonah, Bethany and Friend 

Samantha 

Josh 

Bobby 

Olivia

Nathan 

Keeping Watch
 Luke and Carl
Father and Son

Texas Ladies
They like nothing better than discussing the lives of their friends and Family
Debbie, Sarah, and Jenny

Recently spent eight days in Texas with my sister and her family. What a lovely bunch they are!  Hospitality at its Finest!

Thanks for an extraordinary week.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLIE.......MAY 19, 2013

Happy Birthday Charlie
Today you are 9 years Old
Charlie is a scholar, an athlete, and an all around
American Boy

Charlie is an outstanding Swimmer and has been swimming since her was very Young

He loves the Water 

 He enjoys being on his Uncle Steven and Aunt Alyson's Boat

Cousin Summer on the Right

Deer Creek Reservois

Heber City, Utah

 Loves to Ski
That's his Dad in the Background
Deer Valley, Utah

Enjoys bowling at the Holiday Bowl
in Heber 

With his Syblings

He is an Archeologist

With a Sense of Humor 

 Enjoys Cousin Time in SLC

An amazing Baseball Player 

He also plays Lacrosse and Golf 

This is one of the sweetest and kindest little boys we Know
He is his daddy's boy and his mother's Helper
He is interested in Cooking

He loves his brother Jack and his sister Skyler 

I love this Picture 

Poppy and I love this Family

Charlie, Poppy and I love you and wish you a 
Happy Birthday