Good Bye Texas

So we are no longer Texas residents.

The move has been successful.

Our legs are tired.

Our backs ache.

Our brains hurt.

Our hands cramp.

Our hearts are full.

Making Texas Memories: Galveston

We made one last trip down to Galveston before we move.

First we went by the Moody Mansion to get some ideas for our dream house.

I want a rose garden in an area like this.

I want doors like this.

With handles like these.

Too bad they won't allow you take pictures inside. It was beautiful.

I love all the old buildings on and around the strand in Galveston.

Tape

Mawmaw apparently loved scotch tape.

I believe it's a condition that runs in the family.

Big Mawmaw loved fun tack.

Big brother and his wife moved into Big Mawmaw's house several years ago and found bright yellow fun tack all over the house. It was holding pictures on the wall, under counters, in cabinets, and stuck in corners.

Once they gathered it all up, it made several softball sized balls.

Similarly, we have found scotch tape in some strange places in The Little House.

Door frames, window frames, windows, holding up floor tiles to the wall, on the middle of the wall, on the table, on the floor, light switches, fuse box, and many places in between. For the most part, there is no rhyme or reason.

We took most of the tape down when we worked on the house before, but I couldn't bring myself to take down all of it. I left a few pieces on the widow frame in the extra bedroom.

Making Texas Memories: Drives Home

Very soon, we will be making our last trip back to God's country for a visit.

After that, we will be staying for good.

Our trips home have been full of adventures.

We have taken just about every possible route trying to cut down travel time.

Let me tell you, the amount of time is all the same.

On our adventures, we have seen some strange stuff.

Making Texas Memories: Fancy Shmancy

The school has a gala every year to raise money for scholarships and such.

We snagged some tickets and got to get all dressed up.

V and her husband, Hal, also were able to snag some tickets.

They took this picture.

Here's what led up to this picture.

Making Texas Memories: Canada Day and a British 4th of July

Our first year here, we were invited by some friendly Canadians to celebrate Canada Day.

Yay, Canada!

Since Canada Day is July 1st, it's the same week as 4th of July.

That particular year, we were also invited to a 4th of July party...by a British family.

Making Texas Memories: Cake Balls

I promised V I would teach her how to make cake balls before we moved.

Her son, L, wanted to learn too.

He's a little multi-tasker.

These are good days.