Poppies

Hi, it's Jenn, your once-a-month blogger.  That doesn't really sound like much, does it?  But listen, one post a month over an entire childhood and adolescence is a LOT.  Well over 200 posts by the time each boy leaves home for college.  And since they're male, that will be plenty of documenting of their young lives.  Right?  Right.

This spring was the first year with two babies and the first year we weren't in Texas for bluebonnet pictures.  New tradition: pictures with the state wildflower every spring! Below, Scott and Mark with the last of the orange California poppies.

Happy Easter

Happy Easter from us and Scott!

Taken by "Cap" in San Antonio last week

He's getting better every year.

Easter

Scott in clothes that once belonged to his father

We had such a wonderful Easter celebration at the Wagners' home in Fort Worth. On Friday, we met my parents and drove out to The Property where we "camped" in style -- hot water, mattresses, but surrounded by trees and lakes and all things beautiful! Scott went fishing with his grandfathers and caught his first fish! (If anyone has that photo, would you send it to me?)

Easter morning we all attended church together and enjoyed singing hymns. Kathryn (and Kelly) made such great breakfast casseroles and an incredible dinner -- I'll have to post a recipe for the French Toast Casserole soon.

Now we're back in CS and getting ready for the Texodus at the end of May!

with love, as always,
J

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3

My Favorite Texas Traditions

6. Driving
I10 runs across the state for 879 miles, more than 1/3 of its entire length (and "I10 Texas" has its own Wikipedia entry). This weekend we drove a very quick 6 hours to meet up with my parents (who drove 10 hours). They kept Scott for 48 hours (my longest separation!) -- thanks Mom & Dad!

5. Two Steppin'

4. Holdin' 'em

3. Chilifests (in a field, at your professor's house, anywhere)
Karen and I have won 2nd place twice with Granny's recipe. If only we had the missing ingredient, we might have won 1st.

2. Cowboy boots under your dress -- I'm crossing my fingers that Karen wears them under her wedding gown!
During Fiesta in San Antonio, the princesses ride on floats in these fantastically ornate gowns. The crowd yells SHOW US YOUR SHOES and gets a peak at the boots.

1. Bluebonnet pictures in the spring!

Rhapsody in Blue(bonnets)