Monday, January 30, 2006

Archival Blog

I am posting pictures from the past and some off-beat current ones

here.

Enjoy.

Sunday, January 29, 2006

Mel


Mel, originally uploaded by THOS.

Having Sunday brunch at the Medici Room guests of Etha and Lorn.

Lorn loves maple walnut ice cream


Lorn loves maple walnut ice cream, originally uploaded by THOS.

His very favorite - T likes it too!

Edgemere flowers


Edgemere flowers, originally uploaded by THOS.

Rosemary and pansies in full bloom.

Going over family pictures


Going over family pictures, originally uploaded by THOS.

Etha is a great source of information about ancestors.

Shadow


Shadow, originally uploaded by THOS.

We got Shadow on Ethan's 12th birthday. He was our longest-living cat. Tiki goes around the house searching for him, while Angel and Jack do not seem to notice.

Tiki & Jack


Tiki & Jack, originally uploaded by THOS.

Brown and black felines cuddle on a cold night.

Friday, January 13, 2006

Tiki by pool


Tiki by pool, originally uploaded by THOS.

On a warm January day Tiki suns himself while T rakes leaves.

Sunday, January 08, 2006

University of Texas Tower


Tower #1, originally uploaded by THOS.

After Texas beat USC 41-38 in the national college football championship game in the Rose Bowl the University tower broadcast 'WE ARE NUMBER ONE!'

Fountain & tower


fountain & tower, originally uploaded by THOS.

The fountain at the LBJ School with the tower bathed in orange.

Sunset


Sunset, originally uploaded by THOS.

A beautiful old oak tree shaped by the wind on Lavaca Bay near Edna. We attended Paul Shook's wedding in the chapel of Brackenridge Plantation Park.

Water view


Water view, originally uploaded by THOS.

This is the view of the coastal estuary from the Yacht Club where we visited with Kim, Charleen and Jerry and their friends from Round Rock and College Station.

Sunday, January 01, 2006

Celebrating 06


Celebrating 06, originally uploaded by THOS.

We hope your year is as happy as we are!

Ethan admires Kelly


Ethan & Kelly, originally uploaded by THOS.

Can you tell he's in love?

Dave and Kayo clown it up


Dave and Kayo clown it up, originally uploaded by THOS.

They really enjoyed the dance.

The shark


The shark, originally uploaded by THOS.

As the night wore on the sharks came out.

Happy 2006


Happy 2006, originally uploaded by THOS.

Three Liberties celebrate.

Girls havin' fun


Girls havin' fun, originally uploaded by THOS.

Is it the party or the wine?

The younger generation


4 at dance, originally uploaded by THOS.

Hugh and girlfriend Ann joined Ethan and Kelly for the festivities.

Curt & Pat at 'Manhattan' Dance


Curt & Pat at 'Manhattan' Dance, originally uploaded by THOS.

We joined the Wymans for a New Year's Eve dinner and disco dance at Onion Creek CC.

Saturday, December 31, 2005

Caught Napping


Caught Napping, originally uploaded by THOS.

Angel and Tiki 'stand guard' while A gets ready for a wild New Year's Eve dance.

12-31-05 West terrace


12-31-05 West terrace, originally uploaded by THOS.

A beautiful New Year's Eve Day. Tonight we meet Kelly and Ethan and the Wymans at Onion Creek for a dinner and dance.

Michael leaves for home


Michael leaves for home, originally uploaded by THOS.

Leaving December 27 for his flight to Chicago and on to Stockholm with over 140 pounds packed including provender from Costco and HEB and new threads and Ariat boots from A&T. For Michael's 'inside' view go to

Michael's pictures.

Heimat


Heimat, originally uploaded by THOS.

Leaving for home

Sisters


Sisters, originally uploaded by THOS.

Sarah and Lowry have been family for a long time.

Sarah the Snowbunny


Sarah the Snowbunny, originally uploaded by THOS.

A perfect gift for the Chicago babe.

Reading THE BOOK


Reading the BOOK, originally uploaded by THOS.

Justin reads his ode d'sewer to Duke, continuing a 40-year tradition.

M&A


M&A, originally uploaded by THOS.

What a loving pair.

RA&B2


RA&B2, originally uploaded by THOS.

In the Bude the sisters pose in front of their high school picture.

On the Guadalupe


On the Guadalupe, originally uploaded by THOS.

On the Guadalupe River near Matt & Deanna's new place.

Lowry Family


Lowry Family, originally uploaded by THOS.

Michael set up a driftwood tripod for a family portrait.

Ethan is King of the mulch


King of the mulch, originally uploaded by THOS.

We trooped over to Matt and Deanna's house site which has been cleared of juniper - Texas Cedar - and discovered this mountain of very fragrant shavings.

Lowry men


Lowry men, originally uploaded by THOS.

We gathered at Heimat for TexMex (hosted by Anna), gifting and lots of family love. Here are the 'real' Lowry men: Taylor, Matt, Jon, Michael, T, and Ethan.

Angel stretches


Angel stretched out, originally uploaded by THOS.

A's furry baby is working really hard.

Ethan loves Henry


Ethan loves Henry, originally uploaded by THOS.

Merry Christmas to his favorite 'little' dog.

A likes her iMac


A likes her iMac, originally uploaded by THOS.

She was expecting just an iPod, and Santa brought her a new computer.

Santa T gives out presents


Santa T gives out presents, originally uploaded by THOS.

Looking the part - Ho Ho Ho!

Christmas morning


Christmas morning, originally uploaded by THOS.

The calm before the frenzy.

Lorn played a concert


Lorn played a concert, originally uploaded by THOS.

Sunset on the bell tower at Highland Park Methodist during Lorn's concert.

Seeing Lorn off to HPUMC


Seeing Lorn off to HPUMC, originally uploaded by THOS.

From Melron's front yard Michael sees his Mama Papa off to play the carillon for a Christmas Eve service.

Mike tells a story


Mike tells a story, originally uploaded by THOS.

In the evening we feasted at the Melron's and enjoyed M's jokes and stories.

Etha and her girls


Etha and girls, originally uploaded by THOS.

After lunch Etha enjoys her daughters.

Lorn's girls


Lorn's girls, originally uploaded by THOS.

Anticipating the delicious fare in the Medici Room

Sunrise reflection


Sunrise reflection, originally uploaded by THOS.

Early Christmas Eve morning in Dallas from our Double Tree Hotel room in Campbell Center.

Edgemere 12-24-05


Edgemere 12-24-05, originally uploaded by THOS.

The family gathered in Dallas for Christmas: A fancy dinner at Edgemere hosted by Etha and Lorn and a fun time at the Melron's.

Bucky


Bucky, originally uploaded by THOS.

Bold Bucky is one of four bucks in our herd: he is a young buck with 6 points, one other small buck has 7 or 8, a bigger buck with an unusually high rack has 6 points and there is one spike buck. These guys have been chasing the does and yearlings around the meadow all month.

Tiki


Tiki, originally uploaded by THOS.

The little Burmese standing guard on the rear deck.

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Michael wears an Angel Collar


Michael wears an Angel Collar, originally uploaded by THOS.

Enjoying a morning walk around after a long day spent on airplanes from Stockholm via Copenhagen and Chicago to Austin

Mike's in town


Mike's in town, originally uploaded by THOS.

Friday, December 16, 2005

2005 Christmas Tree


2005 Christmas Tree, originally uploaded by THOS.

Our beautiful Fraser fir decked out with ornaments from many lands and from family Christmas celebrations dating back over 60 years.