Of Armadillos and Cupcakes

For no plans, we had a full day!

We lazed around this morning on the back patio. It was overcast all day but it started out warm in the low 70's.  About 11:00 we headed out to a Mexican restaurant about a mile from here that was recommended by some neighbors- Los Tres Ranchitos. It was very good- not tex-mex like so many. I had enchiladas verdes, Chuck got the fajitas de la diabla, M got guacamole tacos and W got a soft taco. We'll definitely go back- it's Mi Pueblo -ish.

When we left there, we happened to see a bakery in the same shopping center! They had cupcakes, mini cheesecakes, cookies and more. They also do cakes, pies and whole cheesecakes to order. We brought our treats home since we had just finished our lunch, but what we've sampled has been yummy. 

Of course I had to get the Texas cookie

After lunch we made a quick stop at Lowes, then decided to explore the other direction on Spring Cypress a bit. There was more retail, a school, a fancy neighborhood  and what caught my eye though was Madison's Garden. It was a landscaping place with plants, rock, mulch  and tons of metal art! I brought home this cute little armadillo and a wine bottle/glass holder. When our landscaping comes together, I have my eye on some variegated agave plants, a Texas shaped stepping stone, some metal animals and if I can figure out where to put him- a giant t-rex.

Giant T-Rex

metal armadillo

When we got home we gave the girls their basketball goal. It's one of their together birthday gifts. I had most of it put together- we were just waiting on a missing part that arrived yesterday. Once finished we all played a little in the cup de sac. I decided to let Butter out with me since she was barking her fool head off inside, and while I was able to keep her occupied with a tennis ball for a bit- she really wanted the basket ball. Eventually, we let her play.

Chuck and the neighborhood kids

"I want the big ball"

While we were outside, the Texas weather got broken again. The wind picked up a the temperature dropped 20 degrees. It's crazy windy out there now and it's only supposed to be 48 tomorrow. Brrrr! However, next weekend is supposed to be nice again- 70 and sunny by Friday. Yay!