Farmin'

Michael and I went to his family farm in Burton, TX for the first part of Memorial Day weekend. It is a very special place for his family as it holds so many fond memories of his grandparents and family gatherings. It is also one of our favorite places as a couple because it is the place we got engaged and have spent many of our marriage anniversaries celebrating there. It's been a while since I've been there, probably a couple of years at least. So we decided that before it gets too hot (umm, should have tried March!) that we'd make the trek, just the two (errrr 5, with the dogs) of us. We packed the truck and headed south!! You wouldn't believe how much dog cargo we had. The farm is pretty primitive so we couldn't just let the little dogs run around, so of course we had crates, bedding, bones, toys, food, etc. etc. They will definitely have to stay home when we have kids or we'll have to buy a motor home to travel.

We arrived on Friday night. After unloading, I rested (I had all that blood work done that morning) and Michael mowed and fished. We had dinner at the Brazos Belle, which was yummy and quaint. On Saturday Michael woke up with major allergies so we slept in. We had greasy-spoon breakfast at the Burton Cafe followed by a lethal dose of Benadryl for Mike because his allergies continued to worsen. So he napped and I read (notice a restful trend here?).








Around early afternoon we went to Brenham where I wanted to buy EVERYTHING. We're in the process of re-doing Mike's office, so we bought this is to go on the hard-woods in his office. We affectionately call him Brutus. The dogs think he is their long, lost brother.







So Brutus was a bit overpriced, thus we headed back to the farm to conserve funds for until dinner. I decided to show Michael how to fish or look cute fishing...I can't remember which. :)



After fishing, we took cold showers...because there was no hot water! Brrr, thank goodness it was 100 degrees outside or I might have checked into a B&B. We wanted to grab some family photos whether my hair cooperated or not...check 'em out. After the family photo shoot (the dogs don't take direction all that well, but they are sweet!), we went to Royer's Cafe in Round Top for our favorite meal. Steak, creamed corn, mashed potatoes, apple pie and wine, oh and a stuffed quail for an appetizer. IT IS THE BEST MEAL EVER!!! I crave it frequently and it certainly didn't disappoint.

It was a great trip. No TV, lots of time to talk, rest and just be together in an environment that is so dear to us. Much needed and much appreciated! Love you, Mike!