“The stars at night are big and bright…*clap, clap, clap, clap*
Deep in the heart of Texas…”
Which is precisely where I am.
I was fortunate enough to have time to make it to the hill country!
I am a huge fan of the hill country. If you have ever been to Texas and didn’t like it, and you come to the hill country and still don’t like it, you seriously need your head examined!
Wednesday I caught a late afternoon flight- thanks to my friend, Toni for taking me to the airport- to Austin. One of my best friends, Steph picked me up at the airport. We talked horses, fed horses, watched videos, talked barrel racing drills, ate good Mexican food, drank a little, and she cut my hair. All in a 24 hour period of time!
Today my kid brother met us for lunch, and then he took me to his house in Wimberly, TX. I haven’t been to his house since he and his wife Amy got married four years ago. Bad big sis- I know. I got to meet my only niece, Tatum, for the first time today. She is BAD birth control. She’s absolutely adorable! We had a great supper at The Salt Lick. It’s only the best barbecue in the hill country.
I have forgotten how utterly beautiful the homes and the landscapes are in this part of Texas. I’m going to have to replicate some of this stuff in South Dakota! After all, you can take the girl out of Texas, but you can’t take the Texas out of the girl. I realized today that I miss the big, gorgeous live oak trees, and the scrubby brush cedars that’re here,-even the mesquite trees. I miss the longer flower growing season, the plentiful yucca plants, and the massive, rustically-gorgeous prickly pear cactus.
It’s really good to be back in the south.
I love Texas. I’m not from there, but since my sister Cathie has lived there for 30 years I have visited many, many times and lived with her for over a year. I’ve never been to Austin but my boys go there all the time to the BMX park. They say it is a great city.
I’m glad you are having such a great time!
Okay, love the new blog look! Is it new, or am I just way behind? SO CUTE!
I love Texas too. Not sure I could handle the climate 24/7 (I like seasons too much) but Austin is my favorite place to visit.
I have so many reasons to get out to Texas, but haven’t been able to. This makes me want to so much more! Sorry I missed this! I don’t know where my head has been this week. You’re linked on the new Cycle!
I’m glad you enjoyed your time in the hill country. I live in Leander, just a smidge north west of Austin and absolutely love it. It is such a great change from smoggy Southern California.