Ice Skating in Goliad Texas...

It's that time of year again in Goliad....

 

 

Kind of hard to think about ice skating outside when it's 71 degrees

 

 But the Goliad Christmas celebration kicks off this weekend and they brought in a supposed Ice Rink. I thought it would be ice but it wasn't. It was a hard plastic sheeting with water/chemicals sprayed on it. It was different but I was game. Always up for an adventure and trying something new.

 

 This will be Michael's first time attempting to Ice skate or would that be plastic skating, lol. He was game too and very excited.

 

 The rink...

 

 

 We're ready...skates are laced up!

 

 

 He's up, not going very fast but he's up...

 

 

 Skating is hard work!

 

 

 Whew...all done and 20 minutes about did me in. I forgot how much work skating is...

 

 

It was an adventure and very strange attempting to skate on plastic. It was sticky and instead of gliding across it you stuck to it. It had a lot of gouges in it too and that didn't make it easy either. Hopefully some day I can take Michael to a real Ice rink and he can try again...We did have fun and met some new people and chatted with old friends...

Tomorrow is the Christmas parade and Saturday is when Santa arrives...Ho Ho Ho!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



November 25, Sunday the trip home...

 

Up around San Angelo on Hwy 87 they are still harvesting cotton...I managed a few photos as we were leaving...

 

 Texas snow (cotton) spread out in a field...

 

 

 I stopped at a picnic spot to read the signs...very interesting and very thoughtful. I will always remember this as I drive Hwy 83 through-out Texas...

 

The sign reads:

In gratitude to the thousands of Men and Women who served our country during the Vietnam War, the people of Texas dedicate this highway which runs across our state from the Southernmost tip to the Northernmost point. It is our hope that all those who travel US 83 will pause to remember those who gave up their lives or their youth or their hopes in that long and bitter conflict. We vow not to forget those who did not return to us and we pledge to remember the sacrifices of those who have come home.

 

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 Some more Autumn colors...

 

and another marker...I'm learning so much and love it!

 

Some seven million head of cattle & horses went up the Great Western Trail from 1874 to 1893 from Mexico through nine U.S. states into Canada with the major years being 1874 to 1886. This trail lasted more years, carried more cattle, and was longer than any other cattle trail originating in Texas...

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 Hwy 83

 

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 Hwy 83 heading into Junction...

 

 

Along Hwy 10 heading East towards San Antonio...

 

It was a gorgeous drive home and so thankful we had a great Thanksgiving!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



November 24, Saturday...

Yes I skipped Friday as Dawn, her Mother and I went shopping and I didn't take any photos other than the video I posted earlier of Michael riding the bike...But Saturday we just chilled at Dawn's house...

 

First thing when we got to Dawn's Saturday Michael jumped on the bike and took off...

 

 

 Later in the day Dawn let little Nellie out and she bounced all over the place. I'm not fond of goats, but the babies are so darn entertaining...we laughed and giggled at Nellie's antics as she bounced, hopped and ran all over the yard...

 

 Are you my Mom?

 

 

 Dawn had some gorgeous flowers still blooming...

 

 Go Nellie, Go!

 

 

 Trey was showing off his talents with a rope...

 

 

 Skeeter enjoying his pipe and a gorgeous afternoon...

 

 

 The kids started playing football...

 

 

 Love the smiles, they were having so much fun!

 

 

Nellie wanted to play too!!

 

We headed back to the hotel in San Angelo early as I wanted to get to bed early...We were heading home Sunday...another 5 hour drive but it was so worth it to be able to spend time with Dawn and family for Thanksgiving!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Michael riding a bike, WooHoo!!

I took this video so Fred could see his son riding a bike. It's not the greatest quality but I was so excited for Michael...

 

I've been trying for years to get him to ride a bike but after he wiped out while I was showing him he'd have nothing to do with it. With Dacey's urging and helping him and Trey cheering him on, Michael finally did it!!

 

We decided to get him a new bike for Christmas as his old bike was just too small, way too small. When we got home Sunday we went to Target and there was a red bike that Michael fell in love with and I couldn't say No!! So Merry Christmas Michael, a bit early but it's all yours!!

 

 One very Happy Boy!

 

 

Now we can go for bike rides together, woohoo!!

 

 

 

 

 

 



November 22, Thanksgiving Day...

When I pulled into Dawn's driveway what should I see but a flock of wild turkeys...I wonder if they knew their cousin was in the oven roasting at that moment, lol.

 

 Donna, Dawn's Mom checking out the horses.

 

 

 The first to arrive outside checking out the livestock and animals.

 

 

 Dawn's brother, Jimmy, meeting his newest granddaughter for the first time!

 

 

 Dawn's Dad, George, playing with his great-granddaughter.

 

 

 Dawn's family (two grandchildren were missing).

 

 

 Great Grandma

 

 

 And of course I found a few butterflies...

 

 

And Congratulations to my son!! With help from Dacey and Trey Michael learned how to ride a bike!! I was so PROUD of him!! Way to go Michael!!

 

We had a great time and great food, Thank you Dawn!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



November 21, the drive to San Angelo and Eldorado Texas

We left early last Weds. as we had a 5 hour drive ahead of us...

 

 It started off a bit foggy...

 

 

 Michael took photos of downtown San Antonio while I boot scooted and boogied on Hwy 10 through downtown...

 

 Love coming out of San Antonio on 10 and the start of the Hill Country, so beautiful!

 

 

 Autumn was showing it's colors...

 

 

 I especially like it when the speed limit is 75-80 and you can go...Weee....

 

 

 The colors in the trees kept catching my eye...

 

 

 And of course all across the U.S. I see roads cut out of hills and mountains and it fascinates me. I know they used dynamite and you can see the drilling marks.

 

We went to San Angelo first and checked into our hotel and then headed to Dawn's house in Eldorado...

 

 Michael found the baby goat, he is fascinated by goats and loves the babies!

 

 

 One of Dawn's horses waiting for feed...

 

 

And later we broke out the twister game I got the kids and they had a blast!!

 

Tomorrow was Thanksgiving and Dawn was fix'in to have a houseful...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Autumn Colors

 

 

As we came back through Kerrville the Autumn colors were gorgeous!

We had a great Thanksgiving and are back home now. I hope to get some photos posted soon of our trip. Hope y'all had a great weekend.