mexico: Tuesday's Treasure ~ Traveling With Paw Paw
- 01/19/21 10:59 AM
This is one of my favorite photos. This was taken when Handsome Hudson took his first spring break to Mexico when he was two. He was so excited to be taking a plane and going with Paw Paw, Nana and his mom and dad. When we returned Paw Paw emailed this to me as he wanted me to share with Hudson when he was gone. "One does not have to do anything to become a grandfather. It simply happens when your child has a child. It is up to you to decide how involved you will be in your grandchild's life. There is … (32 comments)
mexico: You want a peek at my wallpaper?
- 11/06/15 05:15 AM
I love this contest Dick Greenberg is sponsoring this month. How fun is it to peek at others wall paper and catch a glimpse of what inspires them each day! I’m really enjoying seeing everyone’s wall paper and reading why theirs is important to them. Every morning I check in on my computer in our front office (not my working office) at home. It’s early and my favorite easy listening music is softly playing. I like to gather my thoughts, read the news, scope out Facebook for a few minutes, check my emails and log onto Active Rain before my early morning run. I’m a … (35 comments)
mexico: Texas Independence Day ~ When Texas became Texas ~ March 2, 1836
- 02/23/15 07:46 AM
Texas Independence Day ~ When Texas became Texas ~ March 2, 1836 Do you know when Texas became Texas? It happened on March 2, 1836 with the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Texas honors this event by observing Texas Independence Day as an official holiday on March 2nd and on March 2nd, 2015 we will be celebrating our 179th year!
Sixty delegates from all over Texas signed the declaration commemorating Texas independence from Mexico! The language used to draw up the declaration followed the 1776 Declaration of Independence of the United States which is observed on July 4th and referred to … (24 comments)
We love our Mexican food here in Austin. And, when you find great interior Mexican food and drink, you’ve got a winner! This weekend if you’re looking for something authentic, drive out to the heart of our neighboring city, Lakeway, and treat yourself to these interior and coastal favorites in a cozy, inviting atmosphere. You won't regret giving this restaurant a try and am sure you wil give it a thumbs up after your visit!
SANTA CATARINA RESTAURANT http://santacatarinarestaurant.com The owners of the Santa Catarina … (14 comments)
mexico: Thankful Thursday ~ Yumm...Gua-ca-mole in Cozumel
- 03/11/14 05:31 AM
Thankful Thursday ~ Yumm...Gua-ca-mole in Cozumel Handsome Hudson enjoyed his first Spring Break in Cozumel! He found some new tastes he really enjoyed…Gua-ca-mole was one of them! It didn’t take him long to figure out this was some good stuff and he could easily eat it by himself! He definitely was double dipping so he enjoyed his own plate!! … (24 comments)
Spring break was so much fun this year! We were thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of Handsome Hudson’s first spring break in Cozumel! The boy took on Mexico with great enthusiasm! Splashing, throwing coconuts in the water, sampling guacamole and papaya...he did it all and did it well!! … (27 comments)
mexico: Wonder How It Started?
- 12/15/09 03:36 AM
Did you ever wonder how all the Christmas traditions came about? We take for granted so many, like the Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Poinsettia plants and many more that I'm sure you can add to my list. Did you know: Christmas was declared a federal holiday in the United States on June 26,1870
The first eggnog made in the United States was consumed in Captain John Smith's 1670 Jamestown settlement
Poinsettia plants are named after Joel R. Poinsett, an American minister to Mexico, who brought the red and … (18 comments)
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This is one of my favorite photos. This was taken when Handsome Hudson took his first spring break to Mexico when he was two. He was so excited to be taking a plane and going with Paw Paw, Nana and his mom and dad.
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