Landa Park

Here's a Map!

    If you haven't been - GO!  Here is a link with some information about Comal Springs and Landa Park. 

      The weather is starting to get slightly less erratic and park season approaches.  I know some of us locals start to get traffic grouchy, but can you blame people for coming to New Braunfels to visit?  The Rivers, Gruene, Downtown the giant water park you guys may have heard of (I think it starts with an S..)

     I took my little family out to Landa Park in December (when it was still warm, Ha!) and we stomped around some of the trails and even went a ways into Panther Canyon.  What an amazing resource the park is for our community.  Kids were everywhere and my husband was tickled at an older couple who had squirrels eating out of their hands.  I wanted to wait and watch a bit longer because I'm was pretty sure they were gearing up for a song and dance number but Dexter was excited about the little tree rodents for a much more sinister reason and we moved along. (Nuts!)

"I'm pretty sure I can swim."

    I haven't been out yet in the new year, but we're planning a "Park Sunday" this week.  Church, a fun (FREE) Sunday date and then home to watch a Zombie Apocalypse.  Sounds like my kind of weekend.  

Ducks!

*Note:  The author has no affiliation with Landa Park but she would gladly donate to any squirrel performance art programs the park was willing to offer.  

**Note(2):  The author did allude to the fact that she and her husband are avid watchers of a certain AMC program involving the undead but she will not elaborate until said Network sends her a check for an endorsement.

***Note(3):  The author's dog is not a danger to any of the Landa Park squirrels, as he eats $75 dog food and couldn't catch a squirrel with jet pack.

CUPCAKES.

    I really think the title sums it up.  I am obsessed with cupcakes.  I try them everywhere.  Since going gluten-free finding a good cupcake has been no easy task.  But REJOICE!  I found one :).   The Red Oak Bakery is a super cute little place close to work and I used them for my last open house.  

    This was our spread.  YUM! 

   I didn't even think to mention they were gluten-free to my open housers.  So I guess I was sneaking my lifestyle onto the public.  Oops!
     
    I took my husband home a sample cupcake and it lasted long enough for me to get in the door.  I did mention to him the dietary benefits.  His response?  "Why did you only bring one"?

     As it were, everyone who tried a cupcake went away with a smile and I incidentally kept my gluten-free secret.

    Huge THANK YOU to The Red Oak Bakery for showing people that gluten-free lifestyles are not as dreary as they're made out to be.  In fact, they may just be the brighter side.  Zip over to their Facebook page to give them a thumbs up and drool over all of their fabulous pictures (scones, cakes, cookies and, did I mention, CUPCAKES!).

*Note the author has no affiliation with The Red Oak Bakery.  She is just a gluten-free geek with discerning tastebuds.  

**Note (2) The author cannot take credit for the gorgeous kitchen, but she does WISH it was hers...

A(not so)cute Bronchitis

Sorry for the days off, friends.  Wednesday I dashed into the doctor with a cough, a tiny fever and a concerned husband.  The verdict?  Acute Bronchitis.  Blah.   
     
The upside was this has been my second trip to Urgent Care & Occupational Health Centers of Texas and the staff was just as polite and understanding as they were the previous time I visited.  I again graced the New Braunfels office with my coughing, wheezing presence.  
   
We got to the office, filled out quick paperwork and I was seen within twelve minutes, guys.  That's awesome!  A quick trip to the pharmacist and I was home to lay in bed and watch a Project Runway marathon I DVR'ed.
     
This is their Facebook page for all interested parties.  I liked them the first time, but if I could like them again I would.

   *Note the author has no affiliation with the afore mentioned facility.  She is just kind of a baby when she gets sick.

 P.S.  I am feeling much better in part due to a very attentive nurse.