Other sites from the Texas highways

The Yuccas were beautiful and plentiful.












Texas Blue Bonnets

This picnic area was a sea of yellow and purple wild flowers.

We had a beautiful drive across Texas with all the wild flowers in bloom.

The Woodlands, Texas




























We had a very nice visit with our friends Liz and Ollie in The Woodlands Texas.
Their yard is in bloom and is gorgeous. Even Callie enjoyed it.

Meanwhile, other homes are being re-landscaped. Molly and Sally's neighbor got new sod, and they have completely reworked their front and back yards. Looking good, can't wait to see the Oleanders grown.

Many hurricane damaged homes are just now being demolished or dismantled. This home is just a half block from Molly and Sally's home. You can see their yellow house through the picture from the beach. Each picture can be viewed larger by just clicking on it.

Cocoa is a happy 9 year old puppy!
Callie, Sugar and Cocoa romp on the beach while Sally looks on.













Callie and her best bud Sugar.














A lovely day for a walk on the beach.

Local artists have reclaimed downed trees to create art pieces around the city. Here are a few more we found this trip into Galveston.

Our favorite beach front Camp site, Molly and Sally's home.















Dinner at the Mosquito Cafe. Susan and Molly are pointing to the Ike Hurricane water line mark plaque.

We took the Bolivar Ferry again into Galveston. On the way we saw this oil rig supply ship from Seattle.















Callie enjoyed watching the seagulls.












Back in Texas again.

Callie thought she'd go for a swim.

Oh no, I'll just walk the edge.














Callie helps Jim skim the pool.

We had a lovely lunch and visit with the Parrie's and Bea.
Then we went to Abita Springs to see Bea's home and kitties.
Susan was having kitty withdrawals, so these two came in handy.

A visit to Camp Parrie in Bush, LA.
Here Pat sits with Callie.

Jim launches Callie's favorite retrieving toy in their back "40" acres.
Spring has all the flowers in bloom and the hummingbirds returning.

Cousin Henry and wife Anne, Susan
Cousin Mike and wife Arlene.

It's always nice to see family and though the visit was short, we were able to catch up with everyone's lives. Susan even got to see some second and third cousins.















Susan's cousins, Henry and Pam