Saturday, February 18, 2017



We are back from a two day trip to Blanco State Park – our favorite nearby getaway – during which we got married.

It was very short notice for both the camping trip and the wedding. But once we decided to get married we realized we would have to invite about 500 people or do it without any notice. So we just eloped (sort of). And we had a very good time.

Here are a few photos from the Park and wedding.


A  Robin and Cedar Waxwings at the watering hole.


Mike beside the dam at the LCRA Pedernales River Nature Park in Johnson City.


Dennis by a stream.


A Belted King Fisher.


Red Bud blooms – the first blooms of Spring.


Us before the wedding.


Us during the wedding.


Us after the wedding.


Morning mist across Blanco State Park.


Egyptian Geese with young on the Blanco River.



One of the reasons that we moved to Las Cruces was the wide range of camping opportunities: We are about 600 miles from Austin, TX; 600 mile...