Biking the Town Lake Boardwalk
We went for a family walk/bike morning to the Town Lake Boardwalk. It was newly built to expand off-road trail access and they’ve sure done a good job of it! …
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It turns out that all the husband wanted for Father’s Day was an afternoon at the movies with his family. Who am I to say “No” to Pixar? Quick lunch…
Read moreFirst School Bus Ride
About two years ago, Ro had his first ever bus ride. I was completely unprepared. I forgot my camera. I was just in time, so I couldn’t run back home.…
Read moreGimme Now
Amazon started a new service Now this year. If you are like me, you already can’t live without Prime. Now ups the ante. We decided late one Thursday night that…
Read moreEndive boats
I love making appetizers. Maybe this is because I tend to load up on them, and I would feel so much better if they were actually delicious. I tried these…
Read moreBoating
I’ve eyed these floating pads for a season. Finally got to use one! We had a fun day of boating with friends who had rented a boat in the one…
Read moreKulfi
Ro discovered Kulfi today. After the initial amazement at what it tasted like, this happened. I assume it is high praise when he says he would trade two regular…
Read moreWe love Ramen
Ro is my partner-in-crime for many “Austiny” restaurants that the husband isn’t terribly in love with. Ramen Tatsu-Ya is one of them. We snuck away for lunch on a lazy…
Read moreBird Rescue
Early morning, on the day of his birthday party, Ro found this bird sitting very still on our deck. My google-fu told me that it was a Western Tanager, a…
Read moreSautéed salmon
We tried a new recipe this past weekend. It was surprisingly simple, satisfying, and well balanced. Salmon – dusted with salt, pepper, flour, and sautéed on a grill pan. Served…
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