A Lovely Day For A Picnic

On Sunday, Rick and I had a picnic dinner at Landa Park in New Braunfels. I bought a picnic basket in April and we're just barely using it but...at least we're using it, right?!

We got to the park around 6:30 and I didn't think we'd be out there for more than 45 minutes, and that was probably a generous guess. Rick isn't really into these kinds of things and it was hot. I had all of these factors working against a relaxing picnic in the park that would last more than 45 minutes. Well, we ended up staying out there for 2 hours!!

We ended up sitting near the gazebo in the park. Part of that area has been shut down to automobile and bicycle traffic because of damages caused from the flood last year. There were few people in the area, and it was just really quiet and peaceful. We ate our dinner, made friends with a Squirrel (named Squirrely), saw a group of ducklings, and saw a pair of ducks mating (which was frightening!). For me, it was one of those moments that I wish could stay around forever and never leave. It was nice to just sit there and not worry about work, bills, etc. It's something that we'll definitely be repeating!




Here are the ducklings!





Here is Squirrely enjoying an almond.





Squirrely loved watermelon!

Happy (belated) Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the Fathers out there! I have a great relationship with my Father. He and my Mother pushed all of us kids to get through school and college, all while never missing a volleyball, basketball, softball game, ROTC event, or track meet. They're awesome! Anyway, to honor my father and bring my family together (with the exception of Brad...miss you bro!), I hosted a late lunch on Sunday. I made a couple of appetizers: pigs in a blanket, a cheese ball, and deviled eggs. For lunch we had brisket (my FIRST ever brisket to cook and it was so, so good!), loaded mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, and salad. I made one of my Dad's favorites for dessert, brownies! After lunch we played a looong game of Scrabble then moved to a few rounds of Taboo. It was a great afternoon and it panned out just the way I wanted it to!

Dale Brueggemann For Congress

The website launched earlier this week and now I can finally write, yell, and scream that my father, Dale Brueggemann, is running for Congress!!

Check out his website: www.dale4congress.com

He's also on Twitter and Facebook!

Follow him: @dale4congress

Like him on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dale-Brueggemann-For-Congress/233467203336451

Fireworks, Outdoor Welding, and Barbeques are Banned?!

What is up with this?!

http://seguingazette.com/news/article_224b12fa-909a-11e0-b3c5-001cc4c03286.html

The above is an article about barbeques and fireworks being banned through July 5th for Guadalupe County. The ban also includes outdoor welding. I think it stinks!! Thankfully we live in Comal County and the ban hasn’t made its way to us yet. I understand the reasoning behind some fireworks being banned and I kind of understand the reasoning behind outdoor welding being banned, but barbeques?!

Fireworks are beautiful, fun, and loud, but they’re dangerous. I get it. We don’t need things flying around and burning up the grass. However, I don’t think they need to burn ALL fireworks. There are some that are more dangerous and fire-threatening than others, but I think some are fine and somewhat safe especially with supervision. I think I feel more for the people who have invested money in their firework stands. This is going to kill their investment this year. :-/

But, barbeques are banned?! That’s really dumb. I don’t get it. What do people do in the Summer and especially around the 4th of July? They get together with friends and family and they barbeque!! This is totally going to kill the spirit of the 4th of July for residents of Guadalupe County.

Also, is it bad that I think that this is how the county is going to make a couple of extra bucks? It’s almost like they’re saying, “Hey, we’re killing your plans for your 4th of July weekend and we’re definitely going to write you a ticket if we catch you on the grill.” Why make this rule only through the 5th of July? Why not just extend it through the entire Summer?

I think it’s dumb and I think it’s stupid, and it really reassures me that I made a great decision when I decided to move from Guadalupe County to good ol’ Comal County where barbeques are still legal. Sorry, Guadalupe County residents.

A Weekend With Family

Our weekend, well more like our Saturday, was jam-packed with family activities. Actually, it was only two events but they took up the entire day and night, and I wouldn't have had it any other way.

We started our Saturday with a barbeque/get together/birthday celebration with Rick's side of the family. His entire family was there and I even got to meet a couple of his uncles that I’ve never met before. We had food galore!! Stuffed jalapenos, chicken, fajitas, roasted corn, and tons of sides. I think the two most enjoyable things about getting together with his family, other than the food, are the children and the conversations we have. First off, there are so many kids! A couple of boys but lots of girls! And, naturally, with kids, hot weather, and a few adult (males!) who’ve had a little alcohol come…water balloons! As soon as I saw them firing, I ran and used my cell phone as an excuse for them NOT to get me with water balloons. Thennn, those tricksters, they played a cruel joke on me! Rick’s Mom asked to look at my phone so I handed it off to her. As soon as I gave her my phone she ran and I was attacked by everyone! I didn’t get too drenched, thankfully, but they definitely got me. I heard some small talk about possibly going to the beach in August with the whole family, so, that’s something that I’m already looking forward to!

I had to cut out of the barbeque early because…I had to go see my niece walk across that beautiful stage at good ol’ SHS! I’m so proud of her! I was super happy that it didn’t last forever either. I felt like we were in and outta there!

Anyhow, that’s all I have for today. We really haven’t had anything else exciting going on. I’ve been working and getting back into the habit of going to the gym, and Rick has been working and getting back into the habit of sitting on the couch instead of going to the gym. Had to throw that one in there! :-p

I'm Feeling The Love!

I started this blog as a way for me to vent, to post my random (very strong) opinions on certain things, but mainly to write about the life that my husband and I live; and I'm dumbfounded to see that people actually read what I write!

I know our life isn't crazy interesting or exciting but I like documenting our memories through photographs and scrapbooks, and this is just another way for me to document our life together; and I'm just so happy I have people who actually read it...errr, or, at least take the time to look at it! Soooo, thanks for looking & reading! :)

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