Where to Shoot Photos in the Bluebonnets in Huntsville, Texas - 03/31/11 10:56 PM
Texas Bluebonnets
For those of you looking for a great spot in Huntsville to take photos in the bluebonnets.... I think I’ve found the perfect place. It is on 7th Street, right across the street from the Frisbee Golf park. The street is wide, not as highly traveled as SH 19 -- AND their is a FIELD of bluebonnets with trees and a wooden fence in the background. Stay tuned for some field shots... and TUESDAY I will post some of Zoë in the bluebonnets!
Why Tuesday?! Because the girl has to get her hair done first! … (13 comments)
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The Thomas Lake Road Annual Garage Sale is This Saturday!! April 2, 2011 - 03/31/11 01:26 PM
The Thomas Lake Road Community Association will hold their annual garage sale on Saturday April 2, 2011 from 8 am to 2 pm.
Residents are asked to bring donated garage sale items to the Thomas Lake Road Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday, March 31st or Friday, April 1st. Volunteers will be there to receive goods at 8 am.
The garage sale committee is still looking for volunteers to help on these days, so... if you can help out, - OR - if you need help getting items to the fire station, please call any of the following people:
David … (5 comments)
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Wordless Wednesday: Mini Falls and Streams for FREE - 03/30/11 01:58 PM
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Lake Livingston Heights Waterview Home - REDUCED to $87,000 - 03/29/11 04:03 PM
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Speechless Sunday: Spring Flowers and Old Cabins - 03/27/11 11:49 PM
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The Princess Ball 2011 - 03/27/11 02:05 AM
Here's a little photo video of The Princess Ball that was held at our church. The girls were each presented with a tiara from their daddy. The were told to write a letter to their dad and the dad's were told to write a letter to them. Neither knew that the other was doing it. Some tears were shed. (Okay, YES... I cried too!!) They danced, they twirled... dinner was served and it was just a GREAT time!
Nope... I don't have any little girls... I just got to go because I have a camera. Wow! So thankful for that camera! … (13 comments)
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Fishing Lake Livingston! WHAT's going on? There are trailers EVERYWHERE! - 03/26/11 12:54 PM
Fishing Lake Livingston!
As I was traveling to Trinity this morning, I couldn’t help but notice all the trucks and trailers EVERYWHERE! The public boat ramp in Riverside was packed and overflowing.
They filled every space, were parked up the hill... and even along both the north and south bound lanes of Highway 19 in Riverside.
I googled to see if there was a fishing tournament going on and nope, no fishing tournament!
The hubby stopped by the office and I asked him. The answer....
The white bass are still running. They … (4 comments)
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Thankful Thursday: Sale Pending in Oakwood Village! - 03/24/11 11:54 PM
This "Like New" (2006) single wide is sitting on four beautiful acres in Oakwood Village which is located about 8 miles east of Riverside, Texas. This subdivision is actually in San Jacinto county but it is so close to Riverside that we like to think of them as us! Like Riverside, the residents of Oakwood Village have a Huntsville mailing address. WE ARE RURAL!! ☺
One of the things that I love about Oakwood Village is the fact that the homes are not right on top of each other. Most are on small acreage and well maintained. It's a great subdivision and this is … (11 comments)
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Sam Houston's Steamboat House - Huntsville, Texas - 03/24/11 12:16 PM
The Steamboat House
Part of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum Complex
Sam Houston never owned this house, he just rented it (see photo below). What makes it interesting, is that this is where he died. You can visit this house, along with with his Woodland Home at the park named in his honor located at 19th Street and Sam Houston Avenue in Huntsville, Texas.
Don’t forget to stop by his grave at the Historical Oakwood Cemetery before you leave. Huntsville is full of interesting things to do that are free or for a very nominal fee. … (11 comments)
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Wordless Wednesday: The Dogwood Tree is Blooming in Texas! - 03/23/11 06:50 PM
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Happy Spring! Bloom Where You Are Planted! - 03/23/11 12:18 AM
Sunday was the first day of Spring!
The grass is turning green, the trees are budding...
... wildflowers are popping up everywhere...
and there is an element of excitement in the air!
Are you excited about Spring?
Are you blooming where you are planted?
Come on now... it's time!!
What makes a flower bloom?
Food, Water and Light.
What makes you bloom?
The same things!
Jesus is the Bread of Life.
Jesus is Living Water.
Jesus is Light.
Let's get busy blooming!
It makes me want to sing...
♫ This little light … (15 comments)
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Lake Oolooteca (Better known as 'The Duck Pond') Huntsville, Texas - 03/22/11 05:04 PM
Lake Oolooteca (AKA The Duck Pond)
This photo was shot at Lake Oolooteca (The Duck Pond) at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum park located on Sam Houston and 19th Street in Huntsville, Texas.
The Sam Houston Memorial Museum Complex is a great place to do photos for any occasion. Last year while I was shooting prom pictures, we saw a photographer doing a wedding. When I took these photos last week, there was another photographer doing some children's photos in front of the azaleas.The stairs to the homes, old bricks on the fireplaces, and log cabins make interesting backgrounds. Besides … (16 comments)
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Katy & E. Don Walker Education Center ~ Huntsville, Texas - 03/21/11 07:01 PM
Katy and E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center
Open to the public, guests of the education center can visit the artifact room to learn about handling artifacts, watch a short video in the auditorium about the life of Sam Houston, check out the latest traveling exhibit in the gallery, or learn about Texas history in the library!
The Education Center is located at 1400 19th Street and is part of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum Complex that consists of:
The Sam Houston Memorial MuseumLake OolootecaThe Houston KitchenLaw OfficeThe Woodland HomeWigwam Nesho (The Museum Store and Welcome Center)Steamboat House
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Hey RIVERSIDE! The St. Patrick's Day Parade is on SATURDAY March 19th , 2011 - 03/17/11 10:59 PM
DON'T Forget
This Saturday
March 19, 2011
Riverside, Texas
Riverside Area - Lake Livingston Chamber of Commerce
presents the
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday
March 19, 2011
Line up at Riverside Baptist Church at 11:30
Parade starts at 12 noon
This event is for kids of all ages. Come cheer on the Leprechaun wanna-be’s... OR...
If you have a classic boat or car -- BRING IT!
Want to decorate your golf cart -- COME ON!
Service Clubs (Lions, Masons, Optimists, Rotarian's...) -- DO IT!
Local Church Families - Come one, come … (11 comments)
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Sale Pending in Riverside Harbor! - 03/16/11 01:21 PM
This darling 3 bedroom and 2 bath home is Riverside Harbor is now pending! What does this mean to you?Sellers: LIST now!! Buyers are out and about - looking for new listings to choose from! Don't miss the boat!Buyers: You missed this great buy listed at only $59,900. Spring is when most buyers are out and about! Don't miss the next great buy!! Give me a call at (936) 650-9017 to schedule your showing appointment TODAY!!Seller's and Buyers are taking this SPRING FORWARD THING seriously!
Are you?!!
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Sam Houston Memorial Museum ~ Huntsville, Texas - 03/15/11 11:56 PM
Sam Houston Memorial Museum is located at 1836 Sam Houston Avenue across from the main entrance to Sam Houston State University.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday
9:00 am till 4:30 pm
Sunday
Noon till 4:30 pm
The museum features relics from Sam Houston’s era. Among the 18 acres are the following buildings (to name a few):
Katy & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education CenterThe Steamboat HouseThe Woodland HouseThe Houston Kitchen
Law OfficeLake OolootecaThe grounds of the park are home to the annual Sam Houston Folk Festival.
For more information, including a map, history, events, and … (13 comments)
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Silent Sunday: A Visit from Charlie Chaplin - 03/13/11 11:55 PM
When I was a child we used to lay in the grass and look up at the clouds and describe the things that we saw. We would try to get our friends to see what we saw. Evidently I never quite grew out of the game and I have since taken it to the extreme. Last fall I shared a rooster with you that reminded me of Tina Turner and today I have a pansy that reminds me of Charlie Chaplin. LOL! Perhaps it's the daylight savings time messing with my brain! LOL!
"A day without a laugh is … (20 comments)
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Silent Saturday: Goodness Gracious! Great Ball of Fire! - 03/12/11 11:53 PM
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Signs of Spring in Walker County: Tulip Trees - 03/10/11 11:17 PM
When I first saw one of these, I dubbed it a TULIP Tree.
So when the hubby and I went to Stewart's Nursery...
(This was MANY years ago!)
We walked right up to the counter
and asked for a tulip tree.
Without batting an eye, the lady
proceeded to show me right where the tulip trees
were located... and politely informed us
that they are called...
Saucer Magnolias.
(muffled snickers)
We purchased one...
Took it to the truck... and
voted.
It was unanimous...
OURS was going to be a TULIP tree! ☺
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Thankful Thursday: Thank You note from Evelyn's Daughter :))) - 03/10/11 10:24 PM
For those of you who may not read my blog very often, Evelyn was one of my best girlfriends up at Ella Smither Geriatric Center in Huntsville. Over the past 2 years, she and I have had lots of fun together and spent many hours laughing, and causing trouble (mischievous grin). Evelyn passed away last month.
Today I received this sweet note in the mail from Evelyn's daughter.
My favorite thing about the note is the closing line... "My mom just loved for you to come visit." Those words are music to my ears and comfort to my grieving heart. … (7 comments)
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Tuesday's Treasures: Don't take the bridge over troubled waters! - 03/08/11 11:23 PM
God never promised us a bridge over troubled waters.There are times that I have wished that he had. You know... let me take the bridge OVER the problems so I don’t have to get wet! When I am afraid to get in the rapids... it is only because of my fear that they will carry me away with them.If you are feeling that way right now, I totally understand.It is sometimes hard to put on the life vest (Jesus),
take deep breaths (make a conscious decision)....
close our eyes. (pray)...
hold the nose (proceed with care)...
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SOLD! 29 Carolina Way in Carolina Cove! - 03/07/11 11:57 PM
Today I closed and funded on this beautiful waterfront home in Carolina Cove. If you are trying to sell your home, here' a few selling tips.
Make a great 1st Impression! Clean up and manicure your yard (front and back). Plant some flowers, paint the front door. You want the house to scream WELCOME HOME!
LEAVE when the house is being shown!! I can not STRESS this enough. You may know the house better than anyone else, but you make them uncomfortable. Think about it. When you have been there, … (20 comments)
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Speechless Sundays: The Woodlands, Texas - 03/06/11 11:01 PM
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Silent Saturday: It is STILL Saturday in Texas! ;) - 03/06/11 12:13 AM
It's easy to sell what you love.....
and I LOVE WHERE I LIVE!
See you at the lake!
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SOLD! 82 Charlotte - Near Riverside, Texas - 03/05/11 11:55 PM
SOLD! 82 Charlotte near Riverside, Texas
This Lake Livingston Waterfront Home is located Riverside Harbor on the north end of Lake Livingston.
Thank you to the selling agent team of Roger and Dorothy Guenther of Coldwell Banker - The Hancock Co. in Livingston, Texas.
Roger and Dorothy were plesant to work with, professional and I look forward to working together with them in the near future!
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Trinity Florist! It's not just for birthday's anymore! - 03/04/11 10:36 AM
Trintiy Florist
It’s not just for Birthday’s anymore!
I just love the folks that work at Trinity Florist. When I go in, it’s like stopping over at a friends house and getting them to go shopping with me!
Of course, I use them as my florist. WHO doesn’t?! They are the best! BUT... they are so much more than just a florist!
Take a look at the photos and you will see that you could spend hours in this store and STILL not see everything. Here’s a small list of things that I … (14 comments)
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Good Night Active Rain from Carter's Cove on Lake Livingston - 03/03/11 11:28 PM
I shot this photo of tonight while coming home from Greenrich Shores. Carter's Cove is located between Carolina Cove and Greenrich Shores on the north end of Lake Livingston. To find out more information about Carters Cove click here! Then, when you are ready to buy or sell, give me a call! Joni knows Lake Livingston! ☺
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Sale Pending! 1.49 Acres in Trinity County! - 03/03/11 05:29 PM
This beautiful 1.49 acre tract located in Trinity County is now under contract! But never fear... we have more! Give me a call at (936) 650-9017 and I can help you find the perfect place to call home!
Whether it be a tract like this one.... or one with something already on it.... I would love to help! See ya at the lake!
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Walker County, Can we talk a little TRASH?! - 03/02/11 10:47 PM
16th Annual
Walker County Trash Bash
Saturday
March 5, 2011
7:30 am till 1:00 pm
Be Walker County Proud of your neighborhood and community! How? Volunteer to get a jump start on this years Spring cleaning by picking up around your homes and the roadsides in your neighborhoods.
You can pick up free trash bags at the County Commissioners offices. For more information call:
Huntsville 436-4912
New Waverly 435-8055
FREE Drop off at:HUNTSVILLE:City of Huntsville Disposal and Recycling Facility @ 590 I-45 North
Bagged garbage, appliances, furniture, bike and automobile tires; SORTED … (23 comments)
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Redbuds in Riverside! Spring! Spring! SPRING!!!! - 03/01/11 04:40 PM
Today is gorgeous, 69 degrees, and sunny. On the way back to the office, I spotted this colorful redbud tree in front of Bob and Joann's Wash Haus on State Highway 19 in beautiful Riverside, Texas.
Spring is in the air and it is the PERFECT time to look at and list homes. So... if you are thinking about buying or selling a home on the north end of Lake Livingston, give me a call! Joni knows Lake Livingston! :)
Are you blooming where you are planted? If not, why not?! Could it be that you are not grafted into … (21 comments)
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