Easter 2010

 

Camy Easter Egg hunting at Laura's Annual Hunt

 

Us after church on Easter morning

 

Caden's Easter Eggs

 

Sissy in her Easter Bonnet.

Looking back at my folders....did I really not post Easter Pics yet? Better late (and chronologically out-of-order) than never.

Oh happy days...

 

This week was the first week of my summer break. Monday was filled with a visit to the Hematologist and Tuesday was a day waiting by the phone for test results. But Tuesday afternoon's call brought very encouraging news. And so, I feel like my summer is truly just now starting. It is just me and the sister at home during the day right now. We go where the day takes us. We roll on the floor and sing silly songs. We take long walks and we sit in the park. We go to HEB and spend the afternoon in the kitchen. I have made a couple fancy dinners and last night I made authentic enchiladas using Viola Barrios' (Los Barrios La Hacienda) recipe. We garden and we nap (well, she naps and I clean or organize.) I have cleaned out our closet and doodle's and donated 20+ bags of old stuff. Today we made a visit to daddy's work, returned library books and lunched with daddy at Caparelli's. These are really, really good days.

Strawberry pics that keep refusing to post...

 

 

 

 

Strawberry Field

 

 

 

 

I have shared my love of cooking and all things organic and yummy! There is a farm outside of Fredericksburg that allows you to pick fresh Strawberries, Peaches, Blackberries and veggies. For me, it is better than the Farmer's Market (which I do love) because I get to pick my own produce. I imagine the only thing being better than this is picking them from my own garden. So far, only the Strawberries are ready and I bet by this weekend the picking season for them will be done but we will be back to hit the other crops too.

We had so much fun! Of course, we made a contest out of the pickin'. Daddy won all categories, including the biggest and prettiest Strawberry. Camy picked her first Strawberry which resulted in immediate Strawberry jam on her white outfit! Oh well!

The owner is a little scary. You have to get a "picking lesson" before you are allowed to pick and the man means business. However, once you get through the lesson the rest is all fun times!

We picked several pounds which as of Wednesday night are all gone. Most were popped straight into the mouth but I managed to save a few and make Strawberry shortcake last night.

A "Benny Honda" Birthday

 

 

 

 

My cousin and uncle had birthdays this week and the family got together to celebrate at Benihana's (otherwise known as "Benny Honda's" in our house. We had a great chef whose insults kept us laughing. Caden taunted her and in return we got a great show. Food was yummy and the laughter was plentiful! Happy 17th Dakota and umm... 25X2 Richard!

Mother's Day 2010

 

 

 

Being a mother has been my greatest gift in life. There are trials and tribulations, no doubt. But the reward...oh sweet love. Mother's Day has become one of my most favorite days. A day to celebrate! I had an amazing Mother's Day. It started with a very special Mother's Day Luncheon to celebrate and support an amazing organization. I was so pleased to have been included in the wonderful event. That evening Natalie spoiled us girls for a Berry Special Mother's Day dinner. An absolutely beautiful evening outside with every detail managed perfectly by the "hostess with the mostest" and her wonderful mother. We indulged on a berry green salad (with organic greens...love ya nat), yummy chicken pasta dish, berry tart and cake. Delicious and just as beautiful! To top it off, each of us parted with a monogrammed wine glass and notepad with "from the mother of....(insert kiddos names) in an adorable font/color/image. The company could have not been any better either! I am heartbroken that I did not take pictures!

MSW planned what could be described as a perfect day for me on Sunday. We headed to Fredericksburg for a day of fun. Veggie stands, boutique shopping, lunch, strawberry field, Becker Vineyard's and Luckenbach. Such a perfectly lovely day! Oh and they gave me the 3 sweetest cards, some Ray Ban sunglasses and a new phone! Happy Mother's Day!

Everybody's Somebody in Luckenbach, Texas

 

 

 

There is a little place outside of Fredericksburg called Luckenbach. There is a dance hall and a General store. That's all that is there, well besides all the people it draws. We enjoyed some freshly peeled fried potato and fresh lemonade. Daddy and doodle played a game of cards while Camy and I sat and watched all the interesting folks!