Fun with GG & The Fuentes

 

Every visit to Texas includes a little detour to Mercedes, Texas to visit my sweet Grandmother, Angelita.  To Isabella and Abigail she's GG. She's staying with my Tia Carmen, so an added bonus is spending time at a home that brought us so many memories as a child.  

 When we were children our families were very close, my Aunt & Uncle had three children. Rachel who was a few years older than I, and the twins who were right around my age.  I would relish the opportunity to visit them or have them visit us, it was always an adventure.  We were basically raised in a hammock similar to the one my sister is in.  My Aunt would put me and the twin in there, tie it up and let us swing.  I am sure that wouldn't fly with today's standards of over protection.

They have always had fresh produce in their homes, from oranges to papaya's.  My Aunt is a self taught culinary master of Mexican Cuisine.  We secretly hope that when we stop by there is something cooking, because it's sure to be good!  

The girls and I had a wonderful visit, I am glad that they can enjoy it the same way we did.  

Isabella even got to bring home her very own custom made hair bows. 

 

Fun at Houston Zoo

During our visit to Texas we stopped in to see my cousins and their family. Since the weather was perfect, we opted for a day at the zoo.  My Tia Lala and Tio Panco came along for the ride too.  

 What I don't have a picture of is us eating the delicious taquitoes that my aunt made.  I can still taste the homemade tortillas, bacon, and eggs.  OMG!!!

My cousin Janie's daugther Alethea is quite the ham, always ready to pose for the camera.  

The petting zoo was a big hit with all the girls.  

 

We had a really good time, can't wait for our next visit.

 

Time with Grandpa Walker

Here we are with Grandpa Walker for Fathers Day.  He loves his grand daughters so much.

 

Back yard improvements

As many of you know Tim promissed me a chicken coop for Christmas.  The project took a back step to some unforseen circumstances, but it's almost done.  We refere to it as the Taj Mahal, there is nothing Beverly Hillbilly about this chicken coop! I'll do a full on post when it's toally complete, maybe I'll make Pinterest.  :)

Here is our little vegtable garden, let see how it fairs with my livestock.  We planted brocolli, peas, tomatoes, carrots, cilantro, bell peppers, and jalapeno peppers. Isabella helps water every day, which is an excuse for her to get wet in some capacity. 

I am a lucky gall to have a husband who loves her so much! 

Phase Two: The Cacoon

As you know we're obsessed with catapillers!!! We found one at Melissa's house this weekend and he's already working on a Cacoon. I can't wait to show Isabella when she wakes up!!

Random fun

Here are a few random pictures i took with my phone.

Abigail and Isabella sporting couture pipe cleaner sunglasses made by Tim Walker.

Isabella and Jacob were enjoying my moms homemade mango milkshakes.

Some moms might cringe at the thought of setting a child free with a yogurt, but not me. ;).

Our newest addition

In addition to our 6 chickens & one fish we now have a pet caterpillar. She named it after her neighbor Mairi.

Wonder if he'll turn into a butterfly in some time. Lets see just how hungry this little guy gets.