March 21, 2018

This morning we woke up to the fact that the Austin bomber was dead.  Relief, but only cautious relief.  He was making the bombs less than 5 miles from where I live.  He killed himself within 2 miles of my home.  Less than a mile from my grandsons.  That is all I have to say.  If you need more you can read here.

B  L  U  E  B  O  N  N  E  T  S!

 Cousin made it in yesterday afternoon.  She was tired from the long drive from the Kansas City vicinity.  Drove straight through.  She is one tough cookie.  Homemade pizzas with the Son, DIL and grandkids followed her arrival a few hours later.  Back to the apartment and glorious bedtime.  Slow rising up with a late breakfast then off in search of bluebonnets.  Following the advise of the Texas Bluebonnet Sightings on Facebook we found them!

JJ Pickle Research Center

As well a Indian Blanket and coreopsis.

From the research center we drove to McKinney Falls State Park.  The bluebonnets need a couple more days to be in full bloom along the roadway.  But that is okay as Hubby and Cousin were scoping out the park for biking and/or hiking on a different day when we feel like an early start.

We were now ready for an early dinner.  What better way to celebrate our first bluebonnet sightings than with some old fashioned Texas barbecue.  Taking the not so scenic route for a few miles and finally in open country we headed to Taylor, TX.  Hubby had eaten at 'this place' back several years ago when he was down helping Son.  After at least three missed turns we finally made it to Louie Mueller Barbecue.  Yummers!  Pork ribs, brisket, tater salad and bread. 

Our final stop before the day trip ended was Andy's Frozen Custard.  Strawberry Oreo Concrete for me.  Cousin had an Ozark Turtle Concrete that had vanilla custard, fudge syrup and pecans in it.  Hubby played good and had only a vanilla single dip with sprinkles in a cup.  No cone!  Where is the fun in that.  Of course he sat in his easy chair when we arrived home.  I went out and walked another mile and a half.

Better say bye for the evening.  No telling where we will be heading out to tomorrow!

Peace,

Janice