We did our annual bluebonnet trek out northwest to Brenham, Burton and beyond trying to get pics of the kids in the bluebonnets....this is a Texas tradition that I have whole-heartedly embraced!
We stopped at a gas station in Brenham that has a hill behind it. In years past, the hill was a sea of bluebonnets and some paintbrushes....but this year there were noticeably fewer blooms. We did manage to find a nice patch for a few poses.....
In addition to the stop at Brenham we made a stop at Burton. It is just a little way past Brenham, but we found a nice large patch and were able to take a few more shots. While in Burton, we lunched at Burton Cafe - schnitzel and German potatoes for Chuck and I and the kids enjoyed some chicken fried steak. The best part of the meal was the desserts.....cherry tart, blueberry tart and an apple tart. Flakiest pastry I have ever had! Like Arnold says, "we'll be back!"
On our way home we detoured to one of our favorite State Parks - Washington on the Brazos. We encountered one of the locals, a Southern copperhead, but did not exchange pleasantries....unless you call him turning tail and slithering into the woods "pleasantries"....although, I was a much more pleasant mom prior to seeing him....but to each his own!
We love spring in Texas.....bluebonnets, wildflowers and yes, even some slithery slimies....enjoy it for yourself!
Catch you next time!
The Frolicking Featherstons......
