Texas Wedding We Missed Because of Covid (Photos)
Congratulations and best wishes Hollee and Andrew!
Amarillo
Photos from Hikes in the Palo Duro Canyon 2018
Hiking in the Palo Duro Canyon is kind of a pilgrimage for us each time we visit Amarillo. This tiny grand canyon is a delightful surprise in this flat, almost featureless tableland.
Photos of Derek and Kelsey’s Wedding
Derek and Kelsey’s wedding was beautiful. They seem to bring out the best in each other which is lovely to behold.
Derek and Kelsey’s Rehearsal Dinner and Wedding Day Brunch (Photos)
In these photos here you can see Derek with his bride Kelsey at their rehearsal dinner, and get a glimpse into Aunt Clara’s remarkable hospitality.
Photos from Elaine’s Cabin in Texas (with Sunrises)
Little did we know that we’d have a front row seat for each sunrise! The ever-changing light was magnificent.
Chaparral Cactus and Succulents
If you are anywhere near Amarillo, this specialized nursery is worth a visit! I loved the cactus flowers, especially, as you can see in the following photos.
Palo Duro Canyon Hike Photos
We stayed an extra day after the wedding to hike in the Palo Duro Canyon. The temperatures crested 100ºF in our six mile shadeless walk, but we had a great time nonetheless.
Featured Artist Elaine Hazelwood
An amazing gardener, and an accomplished artist, she is also a kindred spirit with a sage heart.
Photos from Kallie and Kameron’s Wedding Day
Kallie and Kameron’s wedding was lovely. There was so much joy and we all loved being together.
Kallie and Kameron’s Rehearsal Dinner Photos
We flew to Texas for the wedding of Kallie and Kameron. Kallie is a cousin in my husband’s large, warm family. We love to be with this whole crew.
Aunt Ruth
Aunt Ruth was known as the “culture vulture” to her nieces and nephews, and like a great homeschooling mom before her time, she was forever totting them off to
Our Daughters Climb to the Top of a Butte
Together with their Uncle John, our daughters climbed to the top of the highest point in the formation in the photo above. (Note: there was not a trail.)
Buying Cowboy Boots at Cavenders
Black Friday found me shopping with our two daughters at Cavenders, a huge cowboy boot store in Amarillo.
Thanksgiving in Texas
We had a wonderful day full of Texas relatives and fabulous food. I made my Thyme and Garlic Roasted Shrimp, which was a small contribution for a table groaning with food.
Staying with Aunt Clara and Uncle Harvey
More than any other reason, we came to Amarillo to see my husband’s Aunt Clara and Uncle Harvey. Uncle Harvey is my husband’s mother’s brother, and he scored big time over 50 years ago marrying Aunt Clara, a wonderful German girl he met in D.C. when he was there working in the Patent Office. (Uncle … Read more
Flying to Texas for Thanksgiving
Laura and I got back from MIT late last night and left this morning to fly to Amarillo, Texas. I remember the first time I made this flight to meet my husband’s family, when I looked out on that barren tableland, and asked God why He couldn’t have made me fall in love with someone … Read more