Spring is Summer in Schertz

Kyle is official. He has a badge with his picture on it that is attached to his belt everyday so that he can scan it electronically to let him enter the government building and get to work.  He works 8-5 Mon -Fri and get an hour for lunch everyday. It's been an adjustment for him to realize that he doesn't have to hurry and eat since we only live a mile away from work. I keep reminding him that he doesn't get paid more for staying late or going in early and that is hard for him. He really has great work ethic and I know Schertz is glad they brought him on.  I'm proud of him too.

For me life in Schertz has been a constant struggle. I left everything for this cute guy and now I'm trying to reinvent myself. Luckily I have Kyle's love and support to get through this change. I've been researching different opportunities for myself while we are here in Texas for the next few years. So far I've been finding a lot of joy from the summer-like weather! Spring is Summer in Texas. We have been to Houston to visit Brandon and Amy and participated in the Warrior Dash. Muddy water, rope climbing and barbwire fences. We are WARRIORS!


Everyone is outside playing and it's the time for outdoor festivities.

Fiesta is San Antonio's biggest celebration. It is 11 days long and consists of live music, food, parades, activities and much more all over San Antonio and the surrounding cities. We decided to try our hand at the Taste of New Orleans. We had our friends the Rymer's come along and we had a great time. We ate alligator, which really does taste like chicken just a little more tough, and jambalaya. Of course you can imagine, 4 young kids from the west going to a New Orleans festival, we were excited to experience the Taste of New Orleans.

We spent the rest of the weekend playing Hand and Foot. I made these to snack on. I need to practice more to get them just right. Definitely yummy.

Also here is my new favorite treat to make. Raw Almond Joys. They are fast, easy and perfectly delicious. Try them. It's totally worth it. Keep them in the freezer, they taste great really cold.