One Step Closer

We've officially began the journey closer to our new home.  After our weekned trip to Port A, we plotted out our next few months activities of choices and exciting progress as we see our new home come to life. 
Last week's trip to New Braunfels was the first as we chose our stone- Cherokee Chocolate Chop.  Shingles and exterior paint colors.  After nuch debate we did finally make our decisions.   With no work-Easter extended break for Flip- we visited the cabinet maker and appliance dealer today to pick out our appliances.  Full of big wishes and ideas and a not so big budget, we now play the search game for the "hottest deal" to get what we want.  Cabinets- I did really have an idea of what I wanted in my head, it just didn't translate well as I tried to explain it to poor Joe-our cabinet guy.  He was oh so patient and eventually, with Flip's help I think we settled that question and made some good decisions there too!  Next weekend is a busy one as we're off to yet another unsuspecting sales person for the faucet & lighting debates.  We'll keep you posted.

A Job with GREAT PERKS!

I had never in a million years thought that I would find myself working for a Air Conditioning and Plumbing company.  NOR would I have ever thought that it could be fun and rewarding.  The fun started the first week.  Everyone in the new workplace is great that the personalities are very colorful. Our dispatcher calls us staff from the land of misfit toys- it's really quite fitting actually.  It's very entertaining

Port Aransas Texas- SANDFEST!

Last weekend April 15, 16, 17 2011 made our way to the coast for the first time.  Scored a great little Guest House rental which was an excellent spot for the two of us and our two dogs.  Spent lots of time walking on the beautiful white sand beach.  Early morning walks in the sand with the dogs.  Soaked up

Gruene Texas

Made a trip to New Braunfels for stone selection for the new house.  Great reviews for our builder once again!  I know we picked the right one.  Off to Gruene for a bit of small town fun.  Famous Gruene Dance Hall was very cool.  We took some friendly advice and had a nice dinner at the Grist Mill Restaurant.  Awesome little town. Walked the streets in and out of little shops and nooks.  A very nice evening all together.

Killer Cake

A 32 layer Hazelnut Crepe Cake with dark chocolate glaze.  YUMMMY but a true death by cake.  Two years passed, I enlisted my family (husband and children) to assit me in making this spectacular culinary feat.  Once complete we feasted for weeks on this heart attack on a plate.  It was a beautiful work of art fit for the pages of Martha Stewart and the likes.  After devouring it