Peach season is here. We missed strawberry picking season and I was not letting that happen to peaches. We spent a lovely day near Fredericksburg, Texas picking ripe peaches off trees. I’ve never seen a peach tree before, so you can imagine my excitement. Did you know that when ripe, peaches turn yellow and not…
Weekend Getaway – Sun, Sand, Surf & More
We went on a mini vacation last weekend to Corpus Christi in Texas. It is a small city along the Gulf of Mexico, with beaches as the main attraction. But we decided to skip the famous beaches, and headed out to the remote Malaquite Beach, along the Padre Island seashore. Boy had a list of…
A Visit To The Botanical Garden
I have lived in San Antonio for 3+ years now, and never visited the botanical garden. The Zoo and Sea World, we’ve visited countless times. So last weekend, I gathered my forces (read hubby and son) and spent a pleasant day exploring the San Antonio Botanical Garden. It was lovely! It may not be the best botanical garden…
Day Trip to Lost Maples State Natural Area
Fall is such a beautiful time. Not so hot and not cold yet. And if you happen to live in a place where the trees burst with fall colors, its like living inside a painting. Not so much in Texas! So, one fine morning last November, we went in search of some fall color. The…
