Just a Countrygirl!

Blackbeard's at South Padre '09!!

2009-08-13T01:14:00.003-05:00

Yum, yum, yummy...scrumdeli-icious!! This is my favorite place to eat at while at the island.

-Countrygirl

Medina River Natural Area & Greenway/San Antonio, Tx.!

2009-08-10T17:07:00.005-05:00

I went for a walk/hike with my sister down this hike/ bike trail by the Medina River. Upon entering this Natural Areas environment, there was this warning posted, about what we may encounter, that made me think twice about walking through there but we did it anyway and it sure was fun! I happened to have my camera with me so I took photos of the trail. I kind of liked these. Enjoy!

South Padre Island/Summer '09!!

2009-08-10T15:29:00.009-05:00

Hey Everyone!

I kind of lost myself in my children's lives and am just starting to focus on me again. Here's a few pics of some of my favorite places to relax and unwind at the island and in the Port Isabel area. I love semi-private areas with not too many people around if possible. Yup, that's my stuff in front of those gorgeous homes and condos. My daughter says she will own her own one day and will invite me over to relax and enjoy it with her! Enjoy!

Sandra

Spring 2009

2009-04-05T18:58:00.002-05:00

Just some thoughts...I would LOVE to visit Ennis, Texas sometime in my lifetime during the month of April!! In case you don't already know, I absolutely ADORE bluebonnets and I hardly ever get to see them!! I miss them every Spring!! Anyone up for a roadtrip...heehee!!

Happy Spring!!

-Countrygirl

Countrygirl will be A Birthday Girl this Month!

2008-12-26T10:39:00.020-06:00

This is a pic of an Oak tree in my sister's backyard. Recently, at my neice's birthday party in San Antonio, I was just looking up and enjoyed the view and snapped a pic.

I hope it's not too late and I hope I get some responses. In just a few days, I'll be having a birthday on December 30th. Yup, it's that time again. For the past two years, I've put the request out there for some cool pics to be posted on that day for me to admire and appreciate and I received some fantabulous responses. I know this year is a little different because I haven't really blogged or posted much but I still love you guys and I love how you have continued to be so thoughtful and kind even though I haven't had the time that I'd like to post. Think about it. I'd love to see some of your inspirational and gorgeous photos on that day.

This small town countrygirl wishes a very Merry Christmas to everyone in blogland! I hope you had yourselves a very merry little Christmas!

Love,

Countrygirl

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***JANUARY 2, 2009...Wishing the Happiest of New Year's '09 to everyone! Here are some wonderful responses I received to fulfill my Birthday Request for 2009! : - ) Thanks Guys!! You so made and brightened my day! Thank you so much for the posts of the GORGEOUS pics from Michigan and Malaysia.

...Bruce, thanks for being so wayyyy cool! I loved my Fall pic!

...Divemuster, wayyyy cool! Your beautiful words always brighten my day!

...Ladyhawk, you are sooo sweet!! I loved your 'Time Passes On' inspirational message!

All of you are so extremely talented, thoughtful and kind! All of you sure do know how to make a countrygirl smile!!! :- )

Wishing All only the BEST in 2009!!

Love,

Countrygirl

South Padre Bound!!

2008-06-11T11:34:00.002-05:00

Yep! Headed south once again! I absolutely love spending the summer at South Padre! In this particular area I was able to see a couple of dolphins cruisin' in and out of the ocean. They were just beautiful!

I'll be trying to teach both of my children how to ride bikes this summer. I'm kind of having a rough time with it. So I could sure use some helpful hints. I haven't been successful in the past but am determined to succeed this time!!

Loads of sunshiny smiles to everyone!

Love,

Countrygirl

Texas Wildflowers! Hello, SPRING!

2008-05-08T20:34:00.009-05:00

Hi! I know I haven't posted in a long while. I enjoyed this trip to San Antonio in March and decided to stop and snap a few photos. These are a few of my favorites from that day. The indian paintbrush and the bluebonnet are a couple of my favorite Texas wildflowers that bloom every year in April and May. I hope every one of my blogging buddies is well!

Sunshine and smiles from Texas!,

Countrygirl

HAPPY NEW YEAR WORLD 2008!!!

2008-01-01T08:26:00.000-06:00

A Countrygirl's wish for the happiest of New Year's '08 headin' your way from Texas!! Happy New Year everyone!! I hope '08 will be filled with enough love, joy, and laughter to last throughout the year!!

I'm lookin' forward to checkin' out your blogs and seein' what '08 has to bring in posts of beautiful people, places and things! It seems "Great in '08!" is going to be the saying of the year. I think your blogs are already filled with GREAT photos, art, thoughts and sincerity!! Keep it up!! ; - )

HAPPY NEW YEAR....California, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Michigan, Texas, Colorado, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA, and all in this World!! Wishing you only the best always!!

It finally got a little chilly down here! I'm lovin' it!

Cheers to All!!,

Countrygirl

December 30, 2007.....December/Birthday pics of the day!!!

2007-12-30T21:00:00.001-06:00

December 30, 2007.....December/Birthday pics of the day!!!
Thanks Moggs, Dive, Ladyhawk and Bruce!! You guys and gals so completely made my day on my birthday!! Your thoughtfulness and kindess is greatly appreciated!! I loved the posts that I got to see on that day and I loved the dedications!! They were absolutely gorgeous!! Thank you so much guys and gals!! ;- )

Merry Christmas 2007!!

2007-12-24T03:28:00.000-06:00

I only bake these at Christmas time. The recipe is the same recipe my Mom used to use. My mother used to have to bake a ton of them because they would just disappear as soon as she pulled them out of the oven. There is much feeling behind these cookies that bring back so many memories and that is why I only bake them on or around Christmas Day. These oatmeal cookies are a family favorite and have been since I was a little girl. We grew up with these homemade cookies at Christmas time. I finally have begun to make them myself. I have to admit they are pretty darn SCRUMPTIOUS...heehee!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from a Countrygirl in Texas!

Love,

Sandra

Countrygirl...a Birthday Girl again...so Soon!

2007-12-20T23:47:00.000-06:00

Hey Everyone!! Remember these pics from last year? Wow, I can't believe another year has just flown right on by! I don't have the words to share as I did last year. I also haven't gotten to visit this little bar yet in December. I guess I'll just have to find some time to hang out with my girlfriends and enjoy one of these margaritas that I love so much before December is over. Life had just been a little busier this year. Even so, I am going to try this again because last year I loved all of the fabulous posts that I got to see right smack on my Birthday...December 30, 2006. I am once again making a request for some fabulous posts to be posted from all around the world on December 30th. Come on, blow me away with some of your amazing photos on that day! I sure would love it! ; - )

This Countrygirl in Texas also wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!! I hope that on New Year's Day 2008 your hearts will be filled with enough love, joy and laughter to last throughout the year! ; - )

Love from Texas!,

Countrygirl

Saving My Day....Thanks Dive, Moggie, Ladyhawk, Bruce, Rog, Anthony and All of my blogging pals!!

2007-10-14T08:56:00.000-05:00

Photo ©2007 Roger R. Lopez, La Vernia, Texas

I had to borrow one of my favorite pics from my brother, Rog! He snapped a photo of what I love most about the countryside and shared it with me this past Spring. Walking freely through a field of bluebonnets does wonders for my spirit!! He knew that I wasn't going to be able to make it home to see them so he emailed me some gorgeous pics of my favorite wildflower...the bluebonnet and saved my day that day!! He's good at that!

Dive, Moggie/ Moggs,Ladyhawk, Bruce and Anthony along with many of my new blogging pals have that same knack for being able to blow me away with dedications on their blogs that are filled with wonderful words of inspiration and gorgeous pics that just so completely save my day!!!!! Dedications such as these really sweeten my day!!! Thanks guys and gals!! You have a knack for making people feel really special!! Thanks to Anthony for introducing me to the world of blogging! If it weren't for him, I would have never met you...such wonderful guys and gals! He's the one that got me started!

Thanks from my part of the world...Texas, USA!!

Love and sweet sunshine to all of you!!

Love,

Countrygirl

Las Vegas, Nevada 2007!

2007-10-07T22:50:00.001-05:00

In September we managed to escape once again to Nevada with some friends! It was sooo nice! We stayed at the Paris Hotel this time. We had a wonderful time! The margarita's were scrumptious! Loved that Art sculpture so I snapped a pic of it to share!

Luv and smiles from Texas!!,

Sandra

In Celebration of World Peace Day 9/21/07

2007-10-06T10:01:00.000-05:00

Just thought I'd share some pics of where I feel most peaceful. I feel the most peaceful alongside the ocean shoreline or amongst the countryside. These two places are my most favorite places to enjoy spending time thinking about the things I love most in life.

Sending luv and sunshine from Texas!! : )

-Countrygirl

Whenever You Travel Down a Country Road, Think of Me and Smile!

2007-09-02T22:25:00.000-05:00

Hey All!! Hi Rachel, Divemuster, Ladyhawk, Sharon, Dintoons, Moggie and Tanya!! I haven't forgotten about you guys! Thanks for missing me!! ; o ) I'm sooo sorry that I haven't been able to respond to your lovely comments. I spent most of the Summer away from home and unfortunately it had to be spent without a computer. I came back home only to have to DIVE into WORK!! And, unfortunately, that's what has been taking up most of my days and nights lately. I'm doing really GREAT!! Work, home and my children have been requiring most of my attention lately. I'm lovin' it but haven't had too much time to devote to this blog and nor have I been able to be checking out your lovely blogs. Hopefully things will calm down soon so that I can post some pics that I took over the Summer. Love and miss all of you!! Thanks for always being the lovely people that you are!! So so NICE having such wonderful friends around the WORLD!!

Smiles and Sunshine to my buds around the world!

Love,

Countrygirl

King Ranch...Kingsville, Texas!

2007-07-23T20:49:00.000-05:00

I also visited the famous King Ranch while there! King Ranch is a historic ranch located in South Texas between Corpus Christi and Brownsville. It's one of the world's largest ranches! It was so beautiful!! I didn't take the tour. I just shot some pics of the entrance. Enjoy!!

Love and sunshine from Texas!!,

Countrygirl

Texas A&I University (presently A&M), Kingsville, Tx! GO HOGGIES!!

2007-07-23T20:35:00.000-05:00

Hey All!,

I visited my college Alma Mater recently. It was nice! The pics show the view I had from my dorm window. My dorm room was the 5th window from the left on the 2nd floor...very cool visiting it again! I attended a small town college and high school. I'm just a small town girl! Enjoy! ; o )

Love and warm sunshiny thoughts headed out to my buds and budettes...heehee!

-Countrygirl-

Sunset at South Padre '07!!

2007-07-23T01:50:00.000-05:00

Hello All!!,

Just spreadin' some Texas Sunshine!!

Luv from Countrygirl! ; o )

I Love You Daddy and Roggie!!

2007-07-11T10:52:00.000-05:00

Photos ©2007 Roger R. Lopez, La Vernia, Texas (First three pics only...the last two are mine...heehee!) Thanks for sharing, Roggie!! Those trees!!! Those GORGEOUS trees!!! What a beautiful place to enjoy a picnic and just soak in Mother Nature's beauty!!

Hey Guys and Gals!! I can't believe that I started this blog about a year ago and ended up posting every month except for this past June. I guess my Summer vacation just kind of took over. Moggs, Dive, and Ladyhawk, thank you so much for the sweet messages. I responded to all of them. ; o )

These photos are from a recent trip to San Antonio, Tx. My Father had an episode with his heart on Father's Day and so I drove to San Antonio, with the kids, to go and see and spend time with him. Thank goodness, everything turned out GREAT!! He is doing well. He gave me a scare but he is doing well and is home now. I ended up spending a whole week there with my family. We enjoyed some wonderful times together as a family. It's rare that my Father can have all four of his children together with him. He thanked me for going and spending time with him and for just being with him. I love him so.

My brother, Roggie, is the coolest!! I also got to spend some great times with him. We like, never, get to go and have lunch, just the two of us. Well, during my stay there, and once we knew that my Father was going to be okay, Roggie treated me to some sightseeing in Downtown, S.A. and also treated me to lunch at this beautiful restaurant called The Guenther House ( a historic home, museum, and restaurant) a part of the Pioneer Flour Mills along the riverwalk . We had the greatest time chatting over a wonderful lunch overlooking such a gorgeous atmosphere. Thank you Roggie, for being who you are!! I had the greatest time spending well deserved time with my family.

I don't wish to be out of the circle. I love this new circle that I have become a part of. Thanks for soaking in my pics and enjoying them. It makes me feel good to make someone else feel a little happiness.

Take care!

Love,

Countrygirl

South Padre 2007!!!! Summertime is almost here!!

2007-05-20T21:58:00.000-05:00

We visited South Padre Mother's Day weekend! Here's a few pics from last weekend! Enjoy! I tried to take pics of some different things. The one with the bag and the shoes shows you don't need much to relax and soak in some sunshine out there! ; ) A belated 'Happy Mother's Day!!' to all those who so proudly can be called, 'Mommy' by their little loved one's in this world, especially the one's I've come to know through blogging...Tanya, Saffron, Ana!! In about 7& 1/2 days I'll be able to enjoy a little vacation time with my little boy and my little girl!!! I can't wait!! I'll post a few more of this weekend, soon!! ; )

Luv, smiles, hugs, happiest of thoughts, and sunshine to all!!!,

Countrygirl

The Tropical Tip of Texas!!

2007-05-07T22:15:00.000-05:00

Hello!,

I took my first steps on that beautiful tropical tip of Texas a couple of weekends ago beside The Gulf of Mexico! It felt sooo good! I'll have to try that horseback riding along the beach and through the sand dunes someday! It sure looked like fun! I thought it was funny how they just rode right past some onlookers on the beach. The kids enjoyed themselves. I took them in regular clothes to try and get some pics of them. My daughter wasn't too happy about getting her pretty little skirt all wet. ; ( I sure enjoyed the peacefulness and the sunshine that day. It's always nice taking a stroll along the beach. Searching for shells to add to our collection is always fun, too! Hope you enjoy the pics! I didn't try too hard but I thought these pics were nice enough to share. ; )

Just thought I'd share some Texas sunshine!

-Countrygirl

Happy Birthday, Carbine (Anthony)!!!!

2007-04-20T22:30:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday to you!! Happy Birthday to you!! Happy Birthday dearest Anthony!! Happy Birthday to you!!! And many, many, many, many more!! ; )

Great big bear hugs being sent your way all the way over there in L.A. from this Countrygirl in Texas!! Happiest of birthday wishes going out to someone with an adorable personality and magnificent talent!!!!! ; )

Cheers to ya, Anthony, for being who you are!!!!

Love,

Countrygirl

Birthday bear hugs also going out to Ana, Moggie, and Rachel as well!! I'm not sure but I think Bruce may have also had a birthday?? Bear hugs goin' out to ya anyway if I'm mistaken..heehee! ; )

Catch you guys and gals later!! I hope you like the pics! ; )

Texas Bluebonnets!!! (Roger's pic)

2007-04-09T12:38:00.000-05:00

Photo ©2007 Roger R. Lopez, La Vernia, Texas

The birthdayboy, a countryboy who happens to be my big brother, sent me some pics of what I adore the most about Spring...Bluebonnets!!!!! He is an avid cyclist who participates every year in the Easter Hill Country Tour, a bike ride in Kerrville, Tx. He shared with me that the bluebonnets are lush in that area right now! He also shared some awesome pics of them with me. Check out his pics, they are wonderful! I hope to take some pics like these, if not this year, for sure next year, no if's, and's or but's about it! I am going to plan ahead and make a special trip to the Texas Hill Country the first week of April to snap some photos of the Texas Wildflowers that are so abundant in that area!!! ; )

Thanks, Rog, for always knowing just how to make me smile and for always being such a cool big brother! I love my other older brother just as much and am anxiously awaiting some pics that he's taken as well. They both love photograpy and are really amazing at it!!

Love and smiles!!,

Countrygirl

Happy Birthday, Countryboy (Roger)!!!!

2007-04-09T12:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dearest Roger, Happy Birthday to you!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day, this 9th day of April!! This tree is blooming really pretty right now! It was a tiny little thing when I first planted it a few years ago.

Thanks sooo much for sharing your bluebonnet photos with me!! If it's alright, I'm going to post one of them to share how cool you are...heehee!

Love ya lots!!,

Your lil' countrygirl sis' Sandra

Tiny Blossoms That Smell Sooo Good!!

2007-04-07T00:07:00.000-05:00

I absolutely love the beauty and the scent of jasmine!! I adore jasmine!! It also happens to have some sentimental value for me as well!! It's a constant reminder of fond memories I hold deep inside. Every year I anxiously await for these tiny little blossoms to appear! I get the best feeling inside everytime I smell the scent of the jasmine. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! ; )

An early HAPPY EASTER to everyone!!!

Love, sunshine and smiles from Texas!!!,

Countrygirl