Texas - Day 1 (Tuesday)

After a breakfast at IHOP, a stop at Wal-Mart and an hour's drive, we arrived at the ranch, just outside of Gonzales, Texas. We had driven by cattle but up by the house we met a couple of horses, some dogs, a rabbit, many roosters, some chickens and even some wild, but captive, pigs.

Asia was all over the dogs, particularly Nina who she has been petting and hugging and loving at every opportunity. Every spare moment, she loves to go outside and hang out with the dogs and is continually begging for somebody to go outside with her.

Arran was quick to inform Grandma Betty, as she fixed dinner, that his mom ‘The Expert Cook’ would be happy to assist with any needs she might have.  Grandma Betty was ‘tickled’ by that I think, because she had a good chuckle. He went on to inform her that although he was not an expert cook, he was an expert mixer, so if she needed any help making cookies or cake, he would be happy to oblige. Well how could she refuse an invitation like that? Off she went to the pantry and returned with a mix for brownies, which she had the kids whip up for dessert. They were in seventh heaven, because as we all know, the best part of baking is licking the spoons afterwards.