End of an Era



Ten years ago my son was born. This made the kid count 5. The transportation of 7 people total takes a big vehicle! The Astro van we had was already crowded so with the new arrival it was time to just go all the way. We bought a full size van in Sept 99. It was well worth the money and served us well. She was named the 'blues clues' van for a while. We have logged many road trips and adventures with it.

But now we are down to only 1 kid that can't drive. Three of the kids have moved out and the fourth is on her way out this summer. And the blues clues van was starting to show her age with repair bills. It was just time after 10 years of faithful service.

The replacement was a snazy little Nissan Versa (with spoiler).

Spring time in Texas

The official indicator that the Texas spring is here would be the appearance of bluebonnets. Its prime season and they are everywhere.

Dead Tour

The Grateful Dead is back on tour starting tomorrow. Its been 5 years since the last outing. The tribes are all geared up and the first meeting is fittingly on on Easter Sunday in Greensboro, North Carolina. The tour runs through the summer. Wish I could be there but no luck for me this time. Hope all the happy hippy peeps enjoy the family and spread the love!!

And always remember the music and Jerry.

Opening Day 2009!

The daughter and I headed out to opening day on Monday at the Ballpark. We went with our friends Dave and Becky. It was a very chilly day and the wind kept blowing!

It was all fun though.
I got to hang out with Amanda all day!
It finally warmed up once we got into the sun.
And the Rangers hammered the Indians 9-1!
Love opening day... Baseball is back.

Race Weekend

Once again its NASCAR weekend. The sea of RVs never fails to amaze me. Last weekend they started piling in. Everyday driving to work I see them come like ants. By Friday the city is complete. You have to admire their passion...

So this weekend we will stay far away from the track and all things west.