Quiet out West

Well, the past week was full of wind, going into town and quietness. I told hubby that Wednesday I just wanted to stay on the property and that is what we did. Saturday, we made it to the big town of Midland so that we could run errands and grocery shop. I got my Food Saver and have already used it on the spaghetti I made on Monday. Also used my bread machine and made baguettes a couple of times.

Here is my new bread cutting board. My bread machine makes two loaves. 

Hubby checks the game camera every day and we have noticed that there are more and more javelina coming around.

Caught on the Blink Camera.

A momma and her babies. Although it is gross seeing all the javelina.

Silly deer. 

This is what Wednesday looked like outside before the sunset. I am telling you; I love it out here and the beautiful skies God creates. He is so awesome!

So pretty!

"Do you know how God establishes them, and makes the lightning of His cloud to shine?" Job 37:15 (NASB).

Next Saturday I am hoping we will be able to go to San Angelo, Texas and look  around the college town. I did look up some history and will share that with you on this post. San Angelo started out on the right foot for Texas heritage travelers, particularly when it comes to frontier history and early Texas architecture. The townsite, originally a trading post, evolved in tandem with nearby Fort Concho, established in 1867 along the banks of the Concho River. Twenty-three of the original forty native limestone fort structures survive, earning National Landmark status and providing a remarkable legacy of the region’s frontier past. In town, early San Angelo managed to capture the talents of Oscar Ruffini, one of Texas’ popular architects of the late 19th century, in order to build a courthouse and commercial buildings. The Ruffini courthouse was replaced with the 1928 Tom Green Courthouse featuring eighteen columns across the facade, creating an imposing example of early 20th century design.

Picture of Fort Concho.

Concho River at sunset.

Tom Green Courthouse.

Fun fact: San Angelo is also a Main Street City success story as well as a First Lady Texas Treasure award winner. City residents and officials have worked with the Texas Historical Commission to restore its handsome and historic, downtown and the city is busy revitalizing its riverfront property. San Angelo’s river waters also harbor the unique Concho pearl, a beautiful naturally-occurring gemstone of deep pink and lavender hues. The Texas Commission on the Arts has had a hand in creating a gem of another sort as well, honoring the city’s thriving art scene with a Cultural District designation. The San Angelo Cultural District links such sites as the Visitor Center, Fort Concho, the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (a remarkable work of modern architecture), the Railroad Depot and Museum, the modern RiverStage – a venue for music and festivals, artists’ studios and galleries together via a pedestrian walkway. I can't wait to go and visit. If we are able to go, you will find out all about our journey on the next blog.

Downtown San Angelo.

Concho Pearls, I might just need one.

Railroad Depot.

RiverStage.

"Keeping it real" I am trying to plan meals that will help us lose weight. We did walk around on Monday, but other days have been very windy and that wind cuts through you at times. "I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my ails to always reach my destination." Jimmy Dean.

Jimmy Dean 1928-2010

Praying that this will be an amazing week for you and your loved ones. Thank you for joining us on our journey, even now while we are in one spot for a while. 
 
Finally, I must shout out “GO 9ERS!!!!” You know today will be a crazy ride for me, please pray for hubby as I might get very emotional. Oh, what will you be serving for the Super Bowl party. We are going to have sliders, chips and dip. 
 
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God, the RV & me...