A little catching up. . . .

I really have no excuse for not blogging lately.  As I've mentioned before, I consider my blog an online scrapbook.  I guess I'm not doing so well when my little scrapbook is missing several chunks of time.

I'm devoting this post to catching up a bit before adding lots of new posts about fun summer adventures!

To pick up where I left off in February. . . . .

My Friend JET sent me these beautiful flowers for St. Valentine's Day.  He also planned a special day in Jefferson, TX for flea marketing - one of my favorite things.  It turned out to be a lovely holiday in my book.

I enjoyed Jefferson so much that I returned for a Saturday in March with some friends.  On that trip we ended up eating at an old fashioned sandwich shop on the square in Gilmer.  The pimiento cheese was wonderful.  

Later in March I visited the Rents in Nederland for spring break.  I didn't have any major plans for the week off, but it was nice to spend a few days at home.  I helped the Rents do a little work to the pool-house porch.  We power washed and cleaned, painted and decorated.  It think it turned out really nice.  I know we'll all enjoy it this summer!

In April I attended a Civil War reenactment in Mansfield, Louisiana.  I have to say I really did enjoy the history and drama of the whole event. But y'all, it was hot,  Soooo hot!  It was only April, but sitting out in the open sun with not much of a breeze, it seemed like July.  I think  it's safe to say that if I had lived during the Civil War, I wouldn't have been one of the women that traveled out to the battlefield to observe.  I would have been rocking and fanning out on the porch of my plantation home while sippin' a mint julep. 

I had to work on Good Friday to make up a snow day, but I did make it to Nederland for Easter Sunday.

In May I attended Beau's kindergarten music program in Mesquite and celebrated Mother's Day with the family in Dallas.  I also had a chance to enjoy some great Mexican food at Chuy's while catching up with the Fly Girls.

And now it's June!
This school year has flown by.  I'm ready for summer vacation.  I have two trips planned.  We'll be taking our annual girl's trip to Charleston SC and Savannah GA - Always a great time!  In July I'll be going with the family to TN.  I know both will  be fun.  Check back here and on Facebook and Instagram(baylorbetsy76) to follow along on my travels. 

February Already?

This past weekend The Rents were in town! Mom's school district got Friday off for the Asian New Year so they decided to head to East Texas for a little get away.  I met them in Canton Friday afternoon for some First Monday shopping.  The weather was perfect and it wasn't that crowded at all!  We spent most of the time in the junky area out back where the good flea market stuff is found.  Mom found a beautiful antique wash stand - of course, I didn't get a picture.

We also found these vintage Pyrex bowls. We've been searching for two matching sets for a while now.  I think we almost have them, we just need one more red  bowl!

 

 

Here is the original add.  The whole set was only $2.49 - What a deal!  I didn't buy much in Canton, but I still enjoy just strolling along and looking at all the cool stuff. 

Steffi, Tad and Beau joined the fun after they finished school and we headed to Cracker Barrel - because it's awesome!  Who can resist the country store?  Cheerwine always makes me long for summer vacation.  I can't wait.

 

Check out all of the these Cracker Barrel goodies!  I've been seeing this Vintage Cakes book on several baking blogs lately and I love the vintage kitchen clock.  I think I may have to go back and get the colorful tea/coffee cups and saucers. I think it's a given that Honey-B may need the Bee tea set! 

 

 



As usual, a trip to Cracker Barrel with Rose and Bud, means prize selection time for Beau!  Here he is with Rose, inspecting his options.

Lastly, a visit with The Rents is never complete without a trip to Barnes and Noble. . . . and coffee!  It was a great weekend with the my family. 

Holiday Recap!

I can't say why, but it's been really hard to find time to blog lately. Here is a quick recap of my holiday season!

1.  I did an online "Tree Tour" by tweeting an ornament from my Christmas tree every day in December!  It was fun and something different from my usual Holiday Home Tour that I share on my blog.

Here is the string I promised to post more about.  It's not really and ornament, but I tie it on the tree each year to remind me of the blessing my family is to me.  It's really a strip of name tags.  It's basically a little ribbon printed with my name, over and over.  My maternal grandmother would order spools of it, one for each grandchild.  She would snip off a section and stitch it onto things she made us, or in clothes that were going to camp.  When we cleaned out her house a few years back I found this one little piece of mine in her sewing box.  I kept it!  I'm either a hoarder or just really sentimental.  The name tag can still be found all over my home, on all sorts of things Momma Thelma made for me. Here it is on a quilt I use at the foot of my bed. 

Yes, My name used to be spelled Betsie - Mom changed it to Betsy when I started school.  Everyone kept calling my Bessie - it annoyed her and she thought the spelling change might help.

2.  I spent Christmas in Nederland with the Rents!  Steffi, Tad and Beau joined for a few days.  We played games, watched movies and did a little holiday baking.

 

3.  I got bored over the break and decided to cut my hair.  Already a decision I'm regretting.  Oh well, at least it will grow.

4.  I've started back to Jazzercise. It's exercise, so I hate it, but it is better than most other types of workouts I've tried in the past.  I hope I can stick to it. 

I can't believe January is almost over. I'm meeting up with the Dallas friends this weekend - very excited!  I feel like I haven't seen them in FOREVER!

The annual summer road trip with Amy and Christa is already in the works!  Savannah and Charleston - Here we come!  I'm ready. 

Sic'em Bears!

 “Will you not, as a loyal student of dear old Baylor, lay aside for a few days the usual cares of life, come back to your alma mater, renew former associations and friendships, and catch that Baylor spirit again?”

Samuel Palmer Brooks, Baylor University President 1902-1931

 

As I mentioned last week, I was able to attend the Baylor Homecoming game this weekend thanks to my friend Amy and her generous parents. They have season tickets to the Baylor games and were unable to attend, so that shared their tickets with us! It was great game as Baylor won 71-7!

I met up with Amy in Dallas Friday evening for a little pre-homecoming dinner and shopping. On my way to her place I was driving through my old neighborhood thinking, “I miss Dallas so much I can hardly stand it. I’m definitely moving back here.” Just as the names of local school districts were scrolling through my head, this happened. . . . Total shut down. . . TRAFFIC. . .Ugh!

And just like that, I thought. . . “Never mind, I’m totally over it.” I guess I really am an East Texas girl now!

                                                                Fun Shops at North Park!

Saturday we hit the road to Waco getting there early enough to stop by the bookstore for some Baylor gear and walk around campus for bit to admire it’s beauty. Baylor is a lovely campus and it always looks good in the Fall with the gold mums! 
 

 

The game was great fun. Our seats were just under the press box on the 50 yard line – Great seats! Of course, it’s always fun when your team is winning and Baylor did not disappoint! And to top it off, it was absolutely perfect football weather.

We drove back to Dallas after the game, but not before stopping at the Czech Stop and Little Czech Bakery for some Kolaches! They had pumpkin kolaches – Y’all know how I love pumpkin! 

We slept in a little bit Sunday morning to recover from the late night. Before I left Dallas we had brunch at Buzz Brews and quirky little joint in Deep Ellum. We shared the Amigos Eggs with chorizo and an order of Crepes with strawberry and Nutella – Devine! 

I stopped off in Forney on my way home to deliver Baylor T-shirts and Czech stop goodies to the Kirkendoll crew. Beau was wearing is Baylor shirt in honor of the Bear’s homecoming win! He was mainly curious as to how they won without ninjas on their team, ha.

 

I got back to Tyler Sunday afternoon and even had time to meet some friends for coffee. It was a busy weekend, but so much fun. Thanks Amy for being a great hostess and thanks again Sadler Rents for the awesome tickets! Sic’em Bears!

This weekend I'm headed back to Big-D to attend a little Halloween Party hosted by the Tillman Sisters!  Also, Amy and I have a fun Fall trip in the works.  I'll share details about that soon.  I love a good road trip! 

Have a great weekend!