By
Gypsy Rhapsody
(a 1977 Airstream that's feeling high and dry)
I have some great news!!!
Vannie and Dave bought a villa
at the Airstream park in Hillsboro, TX
(aka NTAC...North Texas Airstream Community).
There is a covered place for MinnieG and I to park,
so we will be high and dry. I'll have the big space on the left,
and MinnieG will have the smaller space
in front. We are already loving it.
V and D have been busy decorating and enjoying having a wee bit more room.
...And then Christmas came along,
BUT...
let me fill you in on the villa first.
We are going to name her
Chateau La Fayette...
in honor of Vannie and Dave's roots in Louisiana.
Our friends Dorothy & Dan Jowers found this treasure for us.
It fits perfectly above our stove.
This is a before shot...
...After shot...
V and D are constantly moving and rearranging.
In a few months the place could look totally different.
...grouping over the theater recliners...
Special pieces...
Wooden shelf from friend, Patty Black, clock already in villa (Dave repaired), round plate from Italy, walking stick from Northern Ireland, art work by Mark Bercier (New Orleans, LA), Vergie Banks (Lafayette, LA), Cooper Harris (Lafayette, LA) and Dennis Paul Williams (St. Martinville, LA)
1st thing cooked
Vannie's Mom's Mexican Fudge 
Dave's Piano Studio
Vannie's Art Studio
Attic
Great place to watch sunset
Ash, Em and kids all came in one weekend to check out the villa.
Vannie and Dave were singing in the Christmas cantata at church.
...and everyone was there...
Hallelujah
...just like her grandmother Madge would have done...
...AND OTHER STUFF
CHRISTMAS 2022
AUSTIN @ EMILIE'S
Nutin' like those grandkids
Looks like Maddie is saying...
"Mom, what in the heck is that?"
A pink whale neck messager...everyone needs one!
Money...always a winner!
The ultimate gingerbread "house"...
Too much fun and excitement for Dave
He needed a little snooze therapy.
LAFAYETTE @ ASHLEY'S
Prince #1...Cooper
The Princess...Maddie
Prince #2...Vincent
Ashley, Diane and Emilie
Can't believe Cooper is graduating from high school this year.
She finished it New Year's Eve...
1000 origami cranes
Beautiful and Memurizing
Beautiful and Memurizing
Emilie had rented a B & B 2 doors down from Ashley's house.
V and D stayed with them while they were in town.
Nice to be all together!
New Year's Eve fireworks
Emilie and Diane
Maddie and Vincent
Who is having the most fun? Grownups or Kids?
Hmmm???
University Women's Basketball Game at the Cajun Dome
A surprise exciting activity
Can you tell Maddie got some make-up for Christmas?
Vannie said she does a great job applying it...
better than Vannie, for sure.
Farmer's Market in Moncus Park.
Those snowcones were out-of-this-world.
Check out the size!!!
Holiday Puzzle #2
Bob the cat is loving it.
...AND AFTER ALL THE CHRISTMAS STUFF...
...STILL IN LAFAYETTE...
CHARLIE
Charlie lives in Washington, D.C.
with his mommy and daddy
(Martina and Chason Smith)
Vannie taught Charlie's mommy, Martina Mills Smith,
his auntie, Jennifer Mills, and his uncle, David Mills...
all in the Gifted program at Broadmoor Elementary in Lafayette.
Charlie will still your heart in an heartbeat!!!
...AND THEN THERE'S THE FOOD...
OH MY GOODNESS
A good ole Lafayette breakfast...
biscuits, eggs, boudin, chicken, fries, strawberries, coffee
Rouse's Grocery Store's
Berry Gentilly Cake
for Howard Mott's birthday
(Howard is one of V and D's Airstream Buddies)
A Boudini creation from Scratch Farm Kitchen
with friend, David Forchere
...biscuit, farm egg, boudini patty, cheese, chimichurri, kimchi, Russian dressing
Too die for
Pecan Pie from Farmer's Market in Moncus Park
Cane River Pecan Company Pie Bar
Served at Kitty & Timmy's house
New Iberia, LA
V and D with Sarah Bourque...
Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Pecan Pie, Coffee, Tea
and Coconut Crème Pie
...and then there's these yummy's Vannie didn't take pics of...
Rouse's Shrimp Pie with Miss Becky
Diane Harris' famous chicken and sausage gumbo
Deano's half Meat Lover's and Very Veggie Pizza (3 times in 3 weeks)
Piccadilly's Liver and Onions with Gordon & Jan
Happy Hour's at Lyn's...Ann S.
Hamburger's at the Vincent with Chris & Hal Butts
Tea with Lois...Ann D.
Fabulous Salad with G.I.F.T.S.
Roslyn's & Sarah's spaghetti & meat balls
Jan's pumpkin bread
Vannie is starting to wonder if she can get into her jeans...
She did pack 2 or 3 pairs of leggings...thank goodness.
V and D say it is all worth it...every pound!!!
2023
Is it REALLY???
2023
Wasn't it 2020 just yesterday? All the computers were supposed to crash.
(A Good Read Recommend from Vannie..."Project Hail Mary" by Andrew Weir)
Love You All!!!!
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