Deep in the Heart of Texas

I have indeed been gallivanting around the amazing state of Texas.

I grew up in the Houston area, and moved to Austin when I was 22. My family and dearest friends all still live there so it's a journey I make several times a year.

Every trip always includes lots of good food and shopping until we drop.... lots of laughs and meaningful conversations... lots of catching up and reconnecting.

It was a very "spur of the moment" trip and I was so consumed with the thought of traveling that far with a six month old, I forgot to even mention it or tell everyone the blog would have a small break.

We had a very special trip and Kai could not have been any more perfect. He was a complete angel in the airports, on the airplanes, throughout every car ride and shopping spree! He of course charmed everyone hew saw with his gorgeous red hair, chubby little cheeks and his smile that could light up the darkest room! He is no respecter of people... he laughs and smile at absolutely everyone. He has the most pleasant disposition on any baby I've ever seen. All people kept saying all week is how happy he was. My family could not get over how "good" of a baby he was. I seriously don't think he cried once... maybe fussed a little here and there, but we all have our fussy moments don't we???

When I got home, my husband Seth had TOTALLY gutted our master bathroom and remodeled it! I was elated! It was the only room left in our house that needed re-done! He picked out the paint colors...tile...everything! (even down to the new LED nightlight!) What a man!!!! Brownie points for years to come from that one!

Here are some Etsy "Texas" finds... along with a little something I found while I was there this past weekend.

I wouldn't.... or would I????

If you would... you can find these here.



I love this...
Found here.



Trust me, just don't...

HERE.



I want this...

The "Yellow Rose of Texas" can be found, well... in Texas, but also here.

I'm back in Illinois now. I love my life here in the lovely mid-west, but I will always be a proud Texan. Who knows where God will lead us after our season here is at a close...maybe back to Texas? Florida? California? Maybe to Europe? Africa? How exciting it is to have a God who can do anything, and who's plans are far beyond anything we could ever imagine! I LOVE that in our life, the possibilities are always endless!

(don't do any freaking out, our season here is nowhere near being even close to closed! ...I just love to dream!)

Marked for life.