flowers – Elizabeth Hafner

Castroville | 3.30.2019

April 24, 2019April 21, 2019Tagged Castroville, family, flowers, garden, March, road trip, spring, Texas, travel, wild and freeLeave a comment

The second day in Castroville was pretty much just spent exploring and being with the cousins. I love the freedom they have when they are here to be truly wild and free.

I couldn’t stop capturing the spring beauty that was just exploding while we were there. I took so many photos but these are a few favorites.

Lucas and Sofia loved visiting the horses. These two don’t always get along so well but it was great to see them buddying up and hanging out more.

And of couse this cutie and her mama in the garden.

Budding Photographers

April 22, 2019April 21, 2019Tagged Castroville, flowers, Lucas, photography, poppies, spring, Texas, WilliamLeave a comment

I let the boys have my camera for a bit while we were in the poppy fields….

The first two are by Lucas and the last two are by William. All edited by me. I think they did pretty well.

March Into Spring | 3.30.2019

April 21, 2019Tagged 2019, Castroville, children, cousins, family, flowers, March, poppies, road trip, spring, TexasLeave a comment

March was a busy month for us. It seemed really long but ended quickly. It’s a fun month of birthdays and Spring Break so we stayed busy but managed to squeeze in our annual trip to see the poppys. It was the last weekend of March and they were still impressive. It’s always a highlight to our spring to these beauties and spend time with family.

Family and Flowers | 4.8.2018

April 16, 2018March 14, 2019Tagged april, botanical garden, Castroville, cousin, family, flowers, road trip, san antonio, spring, TexasLeave a comment

I always try to get away to my sister’s house in the spring, especially to see the poppies put on their annual show. We made it in time this year despite being sick for a week before we left. It was a lovely break and the boys and I both really enjoyed visiting the San Antonio Botanical Gardens.

These flowers are the product of my sister’s handiwork. She and Matt have been working hard on their property to create a beautiful and natural meadow like setting.

I had visited the gardens last year but they have done extensive renovations since then and it’s just gorgeous. The kids really loved the Family Adventure Garden. We are already talking about our next visit.

A Day for Poppies | Castroville, TX | 3.31.2017

May 1, 2017March 14, 2019Tagged Castroville, children, daytrip, family, flowers, poppies, spring, TexasLeave a comment

After our visit last year to Castroville to see the poppies, I was looking forward to seeing them again this year. I managed to squeeze in a day trip with the boys which was perfect.

I love these kids so much and how much they love each other. I know I’ve said it alot but I am so happy we are close enough that they can grow up together. I hope they are always friends no matter where they end up.

Seriously, it’s just so amazing and beautiful.

One of my gorgeous nieces, Maria.

Evening with Friends

October 24, 2014March 14, 2019Tagged autumn, baby, baby shower, fall, family, flowers, food, friends, girls night, party, pregnancy, pregnant, pumpkin, sisterLeave a comment

With baby number 2 on the way soon, I wanted to have a girl’s night just for fun and to also celebrate the baby without it being a baby shower. I guess it was more about time with some special ladies, good food and lots of laughs. I know it was much needed for myself and I think everyone had a great time.

Jessica welcomed us all into her home and I put together a simple menu of finger foods. Not pictured are the multiple bowls of candy scattered around the kitchen and living room. Gummy candy was a must!

I wanted to play off the nursery woodland theme and add a touch of fall with the table setting.

I love how it turned out! It brings me such joy to entertain and be able to share this with friends. I love putting pretty things together. It’s my way of saying thank you and telling people how special they are to me.

I chose 3 or 4 desserts and sent them to Jessica and told her to pick one and surprise me. She went with a pumpkin tiramisu that was amazing!! It was so light and flavorful. I adore pumpkin. She is a dessert master.

It truly was a wonderful evening. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful community of ladies around me who are such an encouragement and support. Love you all!!

Sweet Berry Farm | Marble Falls, TX | 10.05.2013

October 6, 2013March 14, 2019Tagged day trip, fall, family, flowers, Marble Falls, point and shoot, pumpkins, Sweet Berry Farm, Texas, WilliamLeave a comment

Sweet Berry Farm is a great little place to take a day trip from Austin. I had not visited in quite a while and it was a lot bigger this time, like 5 times bigger. The last time I went was to pick strawberries. This time we picked flowers and had a hayride. William rode the tractor train by himself and pet as many goats as he could. There were a lot of other activities but most of them were for older kids like sand art and painting your own pumpkin. I highly recommend it for kids of all ages! Take a lot of cash though. It’s free to get in and park but all the activities are anywhere from $1 to $5 per person.

Oh my word, these faces! I am not sure if he is impressed or not.

Family hayride! The tractor scared William at first and then he sat on my lap and was ok.

There are two sides to the farm…on one side of the road are the crafts, food and pumpkins. The other side has the flowers, rides and goats. You walk through a tunnel under the road to get back and forth.

There was a minor battle wound (not surprised) too. William lost a battle with the gravel walkway. His lip and nose paid the price. You can see his fat upper lip a little bit in this picture.

I loved the flower fields….zinnias and sunflowers. It’s $3 for as many as you can fit in the little vase pouches they give you or if you want sunflowers, you can cut three. I opted for the zinnias and could have spent a long time there.

Such a dirty face but a happy (and sleepy) boy.

What a lovely day! The weather was perfect and we didn’t get rained out which I was a little worried about. Our next day trip will be to Barton Hill Farms in Bastrop. We’ll do the maze there and get some pumpkin photos. Can’t wait!