Saturday, December 25, 2010

Hill Country Christmas

Merry Christmas from Texas Hill Country! We are woefully behind with this blog. But, hey, we've been busy! We'll fill in the blanks of the last month soon. But, this is a timely post that we just couldn't pass by. We hope you and yours are enjoying a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season.

Our home for the holidays is Buckhorn Lake Resort in Kerrville. This very comfortable place is definitely decked out.

Bullwinkle is all snug in a his lovely spot with all the trimmings, and a view, too.

Our site overlooks a pretty creek where we have enjoyed some colorful sunsets. We're so fortunate to have friends close by. John and Sandy have been here for a couple of weeks and fellow former Kansas Citians Steve and Cathy stopped by for the week on their way south. We've enjoyed good times and nice weather, which is an extra special holiday treat.

San Antonio's Riverwalk was dressed in its holiday finery when Sandy and John joined us on a park-organized trip one recent evening. We strolled the waterway, enjoyed some tasty barbeque and watched the the lights and luminaries come to life. It was all very festive.


Our Christmas Eve was spent in the company of friends as we gathered at Steve and Cathy's for some holiday cheer. Today we drove to Austin to enjoy a holiday dinner with Paul's cousins and family. We are so blessed to have family and friends with whom we can celebrate the season.

Tonight on the way back to Kerrville, we stopped in Johnson City to see the one-million light display at the headquarters of the local electric company. This illuminated forest was something to see, and brought a perfect end to a wonderful holiday.

Merry Christmas!

9 comments:

Travels with Emma said...

I especially like your last pick. That must have been something to see. :)

Jim and Sandie said...

Wow - those trees are beautiful

Sue and Doug said...

happy holidays to you and Paul and the 'kitties'!...hope you had a good one!!!

Eric said...

Sounds like a great Christmas. The river walk lights look awesome. When we were there they were turned off but someday we want to go back.

Erin said...

Love the tree forest ... very much in the spirit of the holidays.

KarenInTheWoods said...

LOVE that blowup trailer Santa.. how cute is that?


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KarenInTheWoods said...

LOVE that blowup trailer Santa.. how cute is that?


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squawmama said...

Sounds wonderful... Glad you got here to update. Of course I do read both your blogs... lol lol
I have missed my blogland friends! Have a Very Happy New Year!!!
{{{HUGS}}}
Donna

Travelwithwhippets said...

We spent last Christmas at Buckhorn, with a view of the creek. I'll never forget those trees in Johnson City -- I've tried to describe them to people, but unless you're there, you can't really understand how awesome they are. Thanks for the memories!