Kemah Waterfront

We drove into Kemah today, to have an early lunch at one of the waterfront restaurants. The weather was nice and warm, without being broiling-hot, and there was just a light tropical breeze dancing through the palm trees. Very nice, to sit out there and have a green salad topped with fresh shrimp and crab, and watch the boats going by. We tried to go there for brunch last weekend, but we didn't get out early enough. One hour can make such a difference there---- it gets very crowded (more with tourists than locals) so you have to plan for an early start in the morning.

Lots of boats there today.... sailboats, yachts, fishing boats, tiny boats that I wouldn't feel safe on, and too-large boats that must cost a fortune to run. My favorite one this morning was an older wooden boat, very vintage, but in excellent, well-loved condition. The wood was gleaming, as if it had just been polished, and the white parts of the boat looked new and freshly painted. There was some dark green trim around the boat which gave it even more of a vintage look. I usually read the names of the boats as they go, but I was so taken by the style of that old, comfortable boat that I forgot to get a look at its name.


We went to C's house tonight... she and her mom were celebrating S's birthday. C's dad's birthday was last weekend, but he was still in Vegas then. L made an angel food cake stuffed with fresh strawberries and frosted with fresh whipped cream. Very light, very delicious.

After the cake, we all played Blokus. Only four at a time can play, so C played with her dad--- he hadn't played before, so she was whispering strategies into his ear. We all love that game, and we've been playing it since one of C's friends gave it to her for her birthday in early March.


Beautiful weekend... the weather has been just perfect. Sunny and warm, breezy and beautiful, nice and clear--- bad-hair days are gone. For now, anyway.

This week is the count-down for our Easter Sunday dinner....... there will be nine of us, being that C and her parents will be joining us. The more the merrier........ more work for me, but merry just the same.