Earlier this Spring Mama and Daddy made a quick trip down to my hometown
AUSTIN, TEXAS!!
(In case you didn't know, I was born in College Station, TX and raised in Austin)
Everybody is always so friendly in Texas, even the garbage containers have big smiles on their faces!!
Daddy had a "busy-ness" conference at a big ranch hotel called Lost Pines!
They were there at the very beginning of May and couldn't believe it was cold enough for a
fire in the fireplace. Mini Me and I thought this would be a nice place to relax and catch up
(thanks to the magic of Pizap!)
(thanks to the magic of Pizap!)
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They had beautiful trees and trails,
A great big golf course,
and Mama really enjoyed the rocking chairs overlooking the Guadalupe River!!!
There was bunches of wildlife on the ranch too!!
Here is Mama's good friend the road runner. This little guy ran back in forth in front of their
room for the whole 4 days they were there!
Here is a guy who looks just like Bevo...the mascot for the University of Texas Longhorns!
He hung out in a field in back of the ranch!
Mama said the squirrels were everywhere...and made sure we knew this would be a great place
to come back for Ruby's Squirrel Roping!!
Now this squirrel will be a real challenge to rope!!
Things are always bigger in Texas, you know!
Mama and Daddy made sure to visit their favorite Tex Mex and BBQ restaurants while they were in town!!
Mama and Daddy had a blast on their trip....
Thanks for tagging along while we told you about it!!
Join me (Big Dory) and Mini Dory next week for the first of a two part Travel Tuesday series
about Mama and Daddy's tropical trip to Bonaire!!
OMD. My mom grew up in Houston and sometimes REALLY misses Texas. She just said she would absolutely die for some County Line BBQ. Well bless her heart. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to be, Dory..and you are such an adorable guide. Thanks for the tour :) Pawkisses for a Happy Day :) <3
ReplyDeleteChuy's and The County Line - pawsome choices!!
ReplyDeleteWe gots 2 Chuy's here in Plano, but we needs a County Line bad.
What a pawsome place, Mum and Dad were in Texas some years back and they luffed it!
ReplyDeleteThey didn't see a road runner though, he looks great, did he make the right noise????
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
Our mama and daddy LOVE Texas!! They have been several times to visit! That Road Runner guy is cute!! :)
ReplyDeletexo Chloe and LadyBug
now we just need a really big Texas sized ROPE... LOL... love that fire place with rockers and the rocker at the river. either place would be fun for me. i would have a good time there also.
ReplyDeleteDory you are a true bluebonnet Southern Belle!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat great pictures.
Hugs madi your bfff
Our Momster jus lovs Texas her finks it is da bestest state
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Da K Krew
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OMD what a grand trip BACK HOME... that was. We love that big Cow Guy... butt the squirrel... not so much.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place to visit back home!!! So much to see and great food!!! Mom says she is going to have to look for that BBQ place when she next visits our human brother in Texas. We would love to give that roadrunner a run for the money - zoomie time with the roadrunner:)
ReplyDeleteWoos - Cara and Lightning
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteOMD that place is BEE-YOU-TEE-FUL!!! thanks for taking us along with you Dory - you are one of the best tour guides I know... hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Sounds like a lovely trip! I was born in El Paso, so I love seeing Texas posts!
ReplyDeleteMonty and Harlow's Mom
OUR dad would love that squirrel to leave Texas and come and live in our yard.
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That looks like a great trip back home. What great pictures. That food made the Mom hungry for some of that food. Love the big cow looking animal. Looks like a really fun place to visit.
ReplyDeleteEven the tree rats are big in Texas
ReplyDeleteLily & Edward
That looks like a great place to visit - our mom has never been to Texas before
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Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
Mom loves Austin; though, she hasn't been in many years. All the photos were gorgeous. She really enjoyed seeing the Roadrunner and Longhorn. Thanks for sharing. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
ReplyDeleteWe love the picture of the row of rocking chairs. What a serene shot!
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly
There's nothing like being HOME! They need to bring you with them next time, Dory!
ReplyDeleteAustin is a pretty city. My mom LOVES the county line BBQ and chuy's.
ReplyDeleteYou look good by the fire.
Wags
Oreo
You and Mini look as though you are having a great time Dory!
ReplyDeleteThat is a strange looking cow, we don't have any like that here.
Dip and Elliot x
They always say don't mess with Texas, so I won't pester you, knowing you are from there.
ReplyDeleteNow we might have an issue with that giant squirrel! You say it's cuz everything is bigger in Texas? Did you see his nuts? Just askin' . . . BOL!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
HOLY MOLY lookit the size of that squirrel...good gosh, I wouldn't wanna mess with him! Other that that giant squirrel it looks like a very nice place with lots of fun creatures about.
ReplyDeleteAustin is such a fun place. Keep Austin weird.
ReplyDeleteAroo to you,
Sully
What a pawsome visit. WOW that longhorn is BIG and just look at those horns *gulp*
ReplyDeleteWally & Sammy
hello dory its dennis the vizsla dog hay wow austin luks verry nice and peeseful with those luvly lawns and chayrs and frendly dumsters and aaaiiiieeee jiant skwirrel!!! run away run away run away!!! ok bye
ReplyDeleteSounds like a nice trip
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