Girls trip to Houston: Louvre Couture and Frida Kahlo at MFAH

2026

Elena and I had a week off earlier this year and I had been wanting to catch the Louvre Couture Collection from Houston Fine Arts Museum in Houston. I knew the boys wouldn't appreciate the day trip, so they stayed home instead :) 

The exhibit includes gowns through the ages made by famous fashion designers and the museum did a fantastic job matching the vibe of the clothing and shoe to various exhibit rooms and buildings.

The Frida Kahlo exhibit was also being displayed. It was f'n weird. They had collaborators' work also be displayed and it was a clown show so I will not be including any of those garbage pieces. 

I would like to note that they were pro rainbow people and the exhibit was 17+ for obvious degenerate reasons. My explanation to Elena as to why those pieces of artwork were being exhibited is because modern art is an absolute disgrace but everyone is forced to endure it, and in some cases, praise it. 

Frida was edgy in 1930's and 40's. In the 2020's there is no such thing as edgy art--just degenerate. 

I did include her original paintings that I enjoyed, though. I hope you enjoy them too (click on pics to make them bigger).

Onto the good art: 

Day Trip to Dallas with the Girls

My mom planned a girls birthday weekend, combined with a Mother's Day celebration thrown in there in Dallas. She bought us (my sister and I) day tickets to WorldSprings: Mineral Hot Springs & Soak Experience. I didn't know what to expect, because this is a semi-new attraction. Off I went to Dallas all on my own, sans kids or husband. I was blown away by the experience I wish we had one close to home!

Girls Trip: Camping at the Beach

2025

For our Spring break last year, Elena and I decided that we were going to the beach. The boys and husband had school the week we were off so I booked a one night camping grounds stay at the Galveston State Park website. We headed out with our camping gear, our swimsuits, a dog, and some food just hoping for the best

Snow in South Texas

Well, everyone and their mamas here in the south was all up in arms about the coming freeze. We have one every year, but this year, we were also expecting snow. Everyone was excited, of course, because that means No School -- even for us grown-ups. 

One evening in January, snow began to fall. The next morning, we woke up to a winter wonderland. It was very special because we were the first ones up in our neighborhood, which meant the snow was untouched and beautiful. 

We took this opportunity to bring out our snow toys. We have had those hidden in a closet for some time. At the end of this post, is a video compilation I made so be sure to watch it :) 

Celebrating a 14th Birthday

Our youngest boy turned 14 a few months ago. This guy gets spoiled every year because not only do we celebrate one more year of life with him, we also celebrate a national holiday every year. He is our Independence Day baby and we love to celebrate him with patriotic colors as well as our country.

We always love to visit family, but this year, we mad a special trip through our nation's capital to catch the fireworks display. It was blazing hot but grateful we got pools! Here are memories of family, gifts, pinata, and cake galore to celebrate this guy's birthday. We love you, Jonah 💖

I always make my babies' birthday cakes!

This just reminds me of the many times this kid has blown out his candles while being surrounded by family. What a sweet throwback!