The Duck Pond I shot this photograph in Huntsville at the Duck Pond. There’s always something interesting to take a picture of at the Duck Pond. Today, there were several different groups of baby ducks.... Lots of wildflowers.... Pretty scenery... and.... The new museum store kitten, “Miss Huntsville.” Looking for something to do in Huntsville? Visit the Duck Pond in Huntsville at Sam Houston and 19th Street. You’ll be glad that you did! P.S. Duck food is available at the museum store for only $1.00 per bag! The Duck Pond 05/03/2012

Huntsville Historic Homes Tour Sponsored by the Sam Houston Statue Thursday ♥ May 10, 2012 Meet at the Sam Houston Statue Visitor’s Center at 1:30 to load up on the bus and tour the following historic homes: ♥     The Wynne Home Arts Center ♥     The Joshua Houston, Jr. Home ♥     The Gibbs Powell Home ♥     The Whistler Bed & Breakfast Join us as we learn about the history of these great homes. Space on the bus is limited, so reservations are required. Call (936) 291-9726 to make your reservation TODAY! The Princess Mama (TPM) and I already have our reservations, and we look forward to seeing you there!! Huntsville Historic Homes Tour   05/03/2012

Huntsville Public Library ♥ Story Hour: 'More Than Mommies' Wednesday  ♥ May 9, 2012 This weeks Huntsville Public Library Story Hour theme is 'More Than Mommies' focusing on Mother's Day! The purpose of Story Hour is to promote your pre-schooler's reading skills and hep them to develop a love for reading.   Bring your child so they can also enjoy:       ♥ Crafts♥ ♥ Dance ♥  ♥ Finger Puppets ♥  ♥ Songs ♥  ♥ Storybooks ♥   Visit the Huntsville Public Library website at www.myhuntsvillelibrary.com for additional information. Huntsville Public Library ♥ Story Hour: 'More Than Mommies'  05/03/2012

Nolan Ryan to Speak at SHSU President’s Speaker Series Nolan Ryan is scheduled to speak at the President’s Speaker Series at the Gaertner Performing Arts Center at Sam Houston State University at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 30, 2012. The event is FREE and open to both the students AND the general public.  It would be a good idea to get there early! Nolan Ryan to Speak at SHSU President’s Speaker Series 04/29/2012

Huntsville Public Library Hosts READ With the Dogs   Monday ♥ April 30, 2012   @ 4:00 pm     Registration is recommended. (936) 291-5472 ReadingEducationAssistanceDogs   READ with the Dogs is a program that helps children improve their reading skills by reading to a registered therapy dog   TheREAD with the Dogs program is sponsored by the Huntsville Public Library and will continue the last Monday of each month.   Please register by calling (936) 291-5472   Huntsville Public Library Hosts READ With the Dogs 04/27/2012

SOLD ♥ 120 Royal Oaks in Huntsville, TX I am excited for my wonderful first time home buyers! This morning we closed on this beautiful home located at 120 Royal Oaks in the Forest Hills subdivision in Huntsville. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, was listed with Pam Markham of Markham Realty and Pam has been a joy to work with. The seller's of this home have another closing today on the home that they are purchasing. Because of this, the buyers and sellers were gracious and worked out a fair arrangement for the sellers to have a few days after closing to get moved. So... Sunday evening I plan on being at 120 Royal Oaks when my buyers walk in to their very own home. Stay tuned for the pictures of Stephan carrying Shannon over the threshold! ;) This was one of those closings that was... 04/27/2012

Huntsville Texas Olive Garden Grand Opening Residents of Huntsville, Texas are very excited about the upcoming grand opening of the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant on Interstate 45 located in the front parking lot of Target.   The Olive Garden has announced the official opening date of  Monday, April 30 at 4:00 pm.   You can bet your boots that lines will be out the door for the first month after the opening date. But for the “Tour of Italy”.... it will be worth the wait! YUM!! Huntsville Texas Olive Garden Grand Opening 04/26/2012

Attention Huntsville Texas! VOTE for A Fruit Orchard 1. Go online at www.CommunitiesTakeRoot.com, 2. Click on Register 3. Fill in the blanks and submit 4. Click on Vote Now 5. Type  77340 in the Zip Code Box 6. When the map pops up, Double Click on Huntsville 7. Then click on VOTE FOR THIS LOCATION!     Tada! You just voted for Huntsville, Texas to get an orchard! Thanks! We have VERY little chance to win since we are competing against Houston.... but... Let it not be for a lack of trying! Let’s go Huntsville (AND ANYONE ELSE COMPELLED TO HELP US)! Vote!! We can vote daily, between now and August 31. A collaboration of Dreyer’s Fruit Bars and The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation. Attention Huntsville Texas! VOTE for A Fruit Orchard 04/23/2012

April is National Volunteer Month I had no idea that April was National Volunteer Month until the Activities Director from Ella Smither called and invited me to a luncheon at the nursing home. We were treated to Schlotzsky’s sandwiches, chips, fruit, sodas AND they gave us a beautiful red rose and a box of Russell Stover chocolates. When given the opportunity to speak, one of the volunteers from Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church stood up and told how he “thought” that he was signing up to, in some way,  “give” something to the residents. He then told of how quickly he was humbled at the realization that it was the residents who gave to him. Volunteering. It’s not about the giving... It’s not about the appreciation... It’s about the relationships. After all.... isn’t that what life is a... 04/23/2012

Huntsville Public Library is Looking for Literacy Volunteers If you are looking for a great way to pay it forward in your community, the Huntsville Public Library is looking for Literacy Volunteers. If you are interested in helping with the Huntsville Public Library’s‘English as a Second Language’ OR ‘Adult Basic Education’ programs, please call Natosha Gibbs, (936) 291-5472, at the Huntsville Public Library, weekdays from 9 am to 1 pm. Tutor training will be Saturday, April 28 from 9 am to 4 pm and you must be pre-registered and have completed some online coursework PRIOR to the training. So call Natosha or email her right now at ngibbs@huntsvilletx.gov. Volunteering with the Huntsville Public Library Literacy Program is an excellent way to pay it forward! P.S.  Knowledge of a second ... 04/21/2012

  Habitat for Humanity Concert Fundraiser   Sunday ♥ April 22, 2012 ♥ 4 pm @     2400 Sycamore Avenue Huntsville, Texas 77340         Huntsville Men’s Choir Director: Norman Ward Accompanist: Cynthia Cross   The Huntsville Senior Adults Choir Directed by Harley Rex will also preform.   Admission is free.   Donations for Habitat for Humanity are greatly appreciated!     Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser Concert     04/21/2012

Splashpad Coming on SATURDAY ! HUNTSVILLE TX--Texas Summer is coming, and it can be effectively argued that it is already here!  This weekend Huntsville kids of all ages will be able to enjoy yet another reason that Huntsville TX is a great place to live------SPLASHPAD!  And, guess what, admission is FREE!The splashpad will officially open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the City Aquatic Center. Starting at 11 a.m. FREE PIZZA will be provided compliments of DoubleDave's PizzaWorks and Coca-Cola Distributing out of Conroe.  There will also be music and Karaoke!  C'mon Out Y'all   The splashpad area has covered picnic space and is next door to the Aquatic Center at 912 Ave. N and will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 04/19/2012

Northside Baptist Church Hosts Youth Girls Conference Northside Baptist Church is hosting a youth girls conference, ‘A Princess for the King’ this Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 8 am to 4:30 pm.  The conference is designed for girls in grades 7-12.   Activities to include: ♥ Fashion Show♥ Testimonies ♥ Lunch♥ Worship ♥ Makeover Groups and Individuals are welcome!! I am thrilled to say that Riverside Baptist will be bringing a group to this event. Your church can bring a group, too! It's all about Jesus! To register your princess, visit the church website by clicking here! Why yes, I AM a princess! My Father is the King of Kings! ☺ Northside Baptist Church Hosts Youth Girls Conference 04/18/2012

Texas A&M Aggie Muster (Huntsville, Texas) The Huntsville A&M Club is hosting the annual Aggie Muster Saturday ♥ April 21, 2012 at Faith Lutheran Church and School 111 Sumac, Huntsville, Texas  77340 (State Hwy 30 toward the Fairgrounds) All Aggies and their family members are invited to attend. Texas A&M Aggie Muster (Huntsville, Texas) 04/18/2012

'Twelve Angry Men' at the Old Town Theatre The Huntsville Community Theatre Presents 'Twelve Angry Men'   7:30 pm on Friday, April 20 and 27 Saturday, April 21 and 28 2 pm on Sunday, April 22 and  29 Tickets are as follows: Adults ♥ $10 Seniors or Military ♥ $8 Students with ID and Children under 17 ♥ $5 Pick Up Your 'Twelve Angry Men' Tickets at: Cloud Nine Health and Energy Store 1212 University Avenue or Main Street Program 1203 University Avenue ♥ OR ♥ Visit the Huntsville Community Theatre website at www.HuntsvilleCommunityTheatre.org Call (936) 291-7933 'Twelve Angry Men' at the Old Town Theatre 04/18/2012

Healthy floors are an option for all of us. We walk on them every day, but how often do we actually give our floors consideration? Most of us have probably spent our entire lives not even thinking about carpet for example. We choose carpet based on color, style, and even price, not typically what the carpet is made from. The truth is that much of the carpeting that has traditionally covered our floors contains formaldehyde. We often don't think about what we are surrounded by every day? What we walk on, sit on, drink out of are all made up of some type of material.  These items could be toxic over a long period of time and prolonged exposure? Flooring made up of formaldehyde just sounds awful, doesn’t it? Knowing that there are harmless, earth-friendly alternatives for flooring may offe... 04/15/2012

Huntsville Christian Women’s 'Hats of Spring' Luncheon   Put on your fanciest HAT and Join the Huntsville Christian Women's Club on Thursday, April  19, 2012   from 11:30 am to 1 pm   at the Elkins Lake Clubhouse 632 Cherry Hills Drive Huntsville, Texas 77340   You will also enjoy a Spring Fashion Show presented by Sue's Boutique on the Lake followed by Cindy Walker who will be sharing her testimony. Reservations are required. Please Call  by April 16th:  (936) 295-2030   Don't forget your hat!!   Huntsville Christian Women’s 'Hats of Spring' Luncheon   04/10/2012

Huntsville Public Library ♥ Story Hour: Old MacDonald Had a Book Wednesday  ♥ April 11, 2012 This weeks theme is 'Old MacDonald Had a Book' focusing on farm animals. The purpose of Story Hour is to promote your pre-schooler's reading skills and hep them to develop a love for reading.   Bring your child so they can also enjoy:     ♥ crafts ♥   ♥ dance ♥   ♥ finger puppets ♥   ♥ songs ♥   ♥ storybooks ♥   Visit the library website at www.myhuntsvillelibrary.com for additional information. Huntsville Public Library ♥ Story Hour: Old MacDonald Had a Book 04/08/2012

American Legion 'Operation Sock It To Me' Sock Drive Benefiting VA Hospitals Donations to be accepted through Tuesday ♥ April 10, 2012 Drop off white crew socks suitable for amputees and other hospitalized veterans at the American Legion 1919 Industrial Boulevard Huntsville, TX 77320 Cash donations are also being accepted. For More Information Call (936) 291-0129 or (936) 661-6359 American Legion 'Operation Sock It To Me' Sock Drive 04/08/2012

Mayflower Bakery ♥ Huntsville, Texas My family has been purchasing Italian Cream Cakes from Mayflower Bakery for YEARS! We get them for birthdays, holidays, family reunions and just about any other excuse we can think of. Sometimes we stop by and buy it by the slice -- it’s that good! They have all kinds of great treats: donuts, cookies, pastries, pies... I recently heard that Mayflower Bakery's chicken salad sandwich was ‘to die for.’ Really? How good can a chicken salad sandwich be? I didn’t think much about it, and time went by... Then one day I arrived early in Huntsville for an appointment. I had time to spare and it was lunchtime.... so I decided to give Mayflower Bakery's chicken salad sandwich a try. Upon arrival, I noticed that Mayflower Bakery had a sandwich special. The Mayfl... 04/03/2012