We spent the weekend with Bill’s folks in “The Hills” of Texas. Our little retreat that they have prepared up there for their family members is really wonderful. Yes, it is very isolating. Yes, there are bugs. Yes, once on the land, you must go through 3 gates to get to the house. It is in the middle of prime Texas land and access to the world is quite a drive…..and that is one reason we go. To get away from it all.
I have some photos, but first in answer to the e-mails I have not been able to get to yet…..yes, I had my last day of full time work, and am so happy! I spent today catching up on laundry, paying bills and best of all, spending time with my kids. Life is sweet. I am taking a break for a couple of weeks, then will sign up for a few shifts each month. It will be nice trailer travel money.
On with the photos.
Mama Mia loves being with her Nanny cooking in the little ranch house.
Papa and Mia bonding
Glorious leaves in Texas
Christmas decor is out on Main Street
The best part of shopping is slipping into a German bakery. Mmmmm
Even dingos like to ride in cars
Parting shot……..check out all the loot on the counters that Nanny stocks the house with. I leave there stuffed to the hilt.
I’ve been checking out you blog for awhile now but had to comment today. I love your pictures, especially the last one with Mia peeking thru the chair. Absolutely precious!!
I would do anything for a shot of the diet rootbeer that I see sitting on the table. That just isn’t available on my ranch. Pringles I can get, though…That sounds like a nice place to get away from it all!
We went to Texas too! So much nicer than the 25 degree freezing rain of Kansas!
Sweet pics.
(Oh, and lol’ed at the frying turkey. My dad got one of those a few years back and has fried many. Yes… he lives in the south…although not in Texas.)
Fun times! I bet the grandparents enjoyed it every bit as much as you all did!
(Is the kitty in the photo real?)
Awwww. Love the photos with grandpa. I would love a retreat like that.
I recognized the bakery! We are going their this weekend for the cities Christmas celebration (if it is for sure the city we are thinking of)