Kyle, Texas Daily Photo

Khols don't lie about their return policy.

2012-01-28T12:35:00.001-08:00

Khols don't lie about their return policy. I returned the shoes off my feet for credit. SCORE!, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

I returned the shoes off my feet for credit. SCORE!

Brilliant Sunrise.

2012-01-25T08:40:00.001-08:00

I needed a brilliant sunrise today. Thanks God., a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

This is near the "Kyle Parkway" bridge in Kyle. I took it about a week ago.

SNOWING IN KYLE, TEXAS

2012-01-24T07:54:00.001-08:00

DSCF4002.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Well.. "snow" anyhow. This was a fun little party hosted by home builder KB Homes. They trucked in a yards worth of "snow" and let folks come out and frolic in 60 degree weather.

Lots of fun.

Baptismal

2012-01-20T04:18:00.001-08:00

Kyle United Methodist Church, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

This shot is from Kyle Texas' Kyle United Methodist Church.
More info: http://www.kyleumc.org

My fortune cookie...

2012-01-18T13:39:00.001-08:00

My fortune cookie..., a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Had dinner at Koy in Kyle the other day. I highly recommend it by the way.

Anyhow... here was my fortune cookie.

2012-01-10T06:58:00.001-08:00

Children's Time @ Kyle United Methodist Church, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Happy New year.

This past Sunday was "baptism Sunday" at the Kyle United Methodist Church... where folks were given the opportunity to reflect on their baptismal vows.

Here, during Children's Time, the kiddos got to pick a smooth stone out of the baptism water. The stone represented the idea of cleanliness and being washed in the spirit.

Pretty moving Sunday.

Here's the sermon, if you're interested. The guest liturgist was Bradford Johnson. Pastor Barbara Aziz was ill, so he filled in.

Almost Christmas!

2011-12-20T14:19:00.001-08:00

Almost Christmas!, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

This is the advent calendar that my mom made for my wife and I. It's full of things that mean something to us... the SWT paw for our Alma Mater, the guitar for our love of music... the Texas Flag... tractor... It's pretty awesome.... and great way for our kiddos to keep track of the days until Christmas.

2011-12-06T08:49:00.001-08:00

Bailey's "Mother Clucker" @ 2011 Kyle Fair and Music Festival, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Bailey's Burgers, located on the grounds of the Thunderhill Raceway in Kyle makes a fantastic hamburger. What you may NOT know is... they make a great chicken sandwich too. Here's my "Mother Clucker" I had recently (I asked them to double the greens...).

Location: (Inside Thunderhill Raceway) 24801 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640 (Exit #210, Yarrington Road)

Here's a menu: http://baileysburgers.com/?page_id=2

From their Website:

To place an order for delivery or pick up:

512.268.6894

Can’t reach us there?

Try 512.585.0360 or 512.698.1771

2011-12-01T07:34:00.001-08:00

Coming along great. Another 45 minutes and we'll be done., a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

A few weeks ago I helped the build a ramp in East Kyle w/ the Kyle United Methodist Church and the Texas Ramp Project. This is a member of the KyleUMC putting up the railing for the ramp.

The project builds ramps for people with disabilities. http://texasramps.org/

Time To Light The Lights!

2011-11-28T08:19:00.001-08:00

Decoration :30, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Christmas decoration is in full-swing at the Claes House... and the City of Kyle is having Santa's Arrival and City tree lighting this Wednesday at the City Square. I hope to take the kiddos.

2011-11-22T14:19:00.000-08:00

So... in Mid-October the City of Kyle held the Kyle Fair and Music Festival. I took a lot of photos... didn't share many... so over the next few days I'll share some.

Community Impact Newspaper was on hand..and blending in as Waldo...

SPONGEBOB MADE IT!

Kids enjoying the giant slide.

Shooting corks at cups.

Apparently, Giant Bear had a rough night after we went to bed.

2011-11-20T15:52:00.001-08:00

Apparently, Giant Bear had a rough night after we went to bed., a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Had to snap a photo... and share.

Pet The Lobster.

2011-11-14T09:37:00.001-08:00

Petting the Lobsters @ HEB, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Sometimes it's the simple things in life... like taking your daughter to the local grocery store (HEB Plus! in Kyle) and letting her pet the lobsters.

My dad's Army shirt.

2011-11-10T18:16:00.001-08:00

My dad's Army shirt. A pre-Veterans Day picture., a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Tomorrow is Veteran's Day. I was going through my closet and found one of my dad's Army shirts. He was in the Army from 1968-1970. He served a tour in Vietnam (Cu Chi). Thanks dad.

And thank you to all Veteran's out there.

COWABUNGA!!

2011-11-01T13:40:00.001-07:00

, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

My girls were Cave kids for Halloween. Actually, my wife and I were also dressed like this.. so we were the "CaveClaes4."

Hope you had a great Halloween. We did.

2011-10-31T07:36:00.000-07:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

It was another great year at the Kyle Pumpkin Patch.

Every year for the last 6 years the Kyle United Methodist Church hosts the city of Kyle's only pumpkin patch. Here's a few shots I got during the month.

DUNK A COP

2011-10-27T07:41:00.001-07:00

DSCF1626.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

This was at the 2011 Kyle Fair and Music Festival (October 15, 2011).

This kid nailed it. He dunked this police officer 3 times. As you can see... the officer is in mid-dunk here.

It was $1 for 3 balls... and I think this kid got $3 worth.

Car Wash :30

2011-10-26T07:07:00.001-07:00

Car Wash :30, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

My girls told me I needed to wash my car. So.. I did. Today's artsy-fartsy photo is brought to you by HEB Plus! Car Wash in Kyle, Texas.

:)

2011-10-25T07:53:00.001-07:00

I won the Kyle Weight Loss Challenge!, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

My 7 year-old daughter took this picture with my iPhone...

Between September and October I took part in a community weight loss challenge that was hosted by Kyle Nutrition. Coaches Nicholas Skific and Karen Cotton were on hand to give advice and help us on our weight loss journey. It cost me $25 to join, we met every Tuesday for weigh-in and class. As the "biggest loser" at the end of 8 weeks I made $250 cash.

What did I do?
Nothing secret. I changed my diet (logged everything I ate and drank in so I could really keep track of my calories), and exercised every day at lunch from work. When I ate out, I mostly had salad (McDonalds has a decent salad... who knew?).

Many of the people in the challenge used and has success using Herbalife. Both coaches are distributors. You can probably see more of that on http://kylenutrition.com/. I chose not to use the products.

They are going to be holding another challenge beginning in November. It will be the first Tuesday in November (11/1/11) and they meet at Elite Bodyworks in Kyle (4100 Everett, Suite 200, Kyle, 78640 by the Hays CISD PAC) at either 9:30am or 7:15pm (two times). It costs $25 to enter. Even if you don't want to use the Herbalife products, the coaches will do a great job of helping you keep on track... at least they did for me.

For information on the next challenge (I think they do several a year... so if you missed this one, e-mail to see if it's happening again) e-mail the coaches:

Karen Cotton: hillkuntry50@aol.com
Personal Wellness Coach

Nicholas Skific - nskific@gmail.com
Personal Wellness Coach

Or call Nicholas at: 512-775-4105

2011-10-24T09:04:00.001-07:00

DSCF1683.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Los Texas Wranglers played the Kyle Fair and Music Festival on Saturday 10/15/11. They took some time to take a few band shots with me backstage. Very cool.

If you're in Kyle on November 5, they are going to be playing (a free show) the Dia De Los Muertos show. It's going to be a big street fair in downtown Kyle from noon - 6p.

Honeyborwne @ 2011 Kyle Fair and Music Festival

2011-10-21T06:57:00.001-07:00

Honeyborwne @ 2011 Kyle Fair and Music Festival, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Austin band Honeybrowne plays Friday Night of the Kyle Fair and Music Festival on October 14, 2011.

Info: www.kylefair.com

2011-10-19T06:41:00.001-07:00

Casa Garcia's #5 (Kyle, TX), a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Tried Casa Garcia's for the first time last night. Walked in and was really impressed with the decor. Plus they have a "tortilla lady" who makes 'em fresh to send out to your table. The tortillas were very good.

I'm not sure if I'll be back though, since the rest of the food was average to below expectations and we've got legions of Mexican Restaurants in Kyle to choose from and this one doesn't make the top 5 for me.

Casa Garcia's
5401 South FM 1626
Ste 300
Kyle, TX 78640
www.casagarcias.net

2011-10-18T11:47:00.001-07:00

DSCF1272.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Saturday was a BUSY day in Kyle. We had a fantastic parade through the center of town that started at the park and ended at the square... where we had cake and sang Happy Birthday to Kyle.

This shot is probably my favorite from the parade. It's the Hay's Rebel's Cheerleaders.. but I caught this one in mid flip. She landed it perfectly...FYI.

Here's the link to all my parade shots: Sean Claes' 2011 Kyle Parade Photos

2011-10-14T12:01:00.001-07:00

We've got pumpkins at Kyle United Methodist Church., a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

The Kyle United Methodist Church has about 500 pumpkins to choose from... and the prices range from 50 cents to $20.

And there are some BIG ONES for under $20.

408 W. Lockhart Street in Kyle.
http://www.kyleumc.orghas a link w/ directions.

Luna La Muerta

2011-10-10T08:41:00.001-07:00

DSCF0511.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

This was my family's entry into the scarecrow contest at the Hootenanny on the Hill. Her name is/was Luna La Muerta. We won 1st place for spookiest. Rock on.

http://www.hootenannyonthehill.com

2011-10-07T08:35:00.001-07:00

Kyle Fire Department Annual Fish Fry, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

This Saturday (October 8, 2011) from 11a-6p is the annual Kyle Fire Department Fish Fry. get info/directions at http://www.kylefire.com

$8 per ticket (kids 12 and under eat free)
There will also be a Silent Auction, Bake Sale and Blood Drive

Hope you can make it... because they make fried catfish.... and they make it awesome.

This is a shot I got from last year.

2011-10-06T11:09:00.000-07:00

Friday is the Hootenanny on the Hill in the Plum Creek Neighborhood. If you're in Kyle... c'mon out. Click the link to learn more... there's A LOT to do... from a wildflower seed and stomp to a BBQ contest, to live music, to a Pet Fest at the dog park... and more...

My favorite part about the Hootenanny is the Scarecrow making contest. My family has done it every year. I won't tell you what this year's attempt will be.. but I will share our scarecrow entries since it began... in 2006.

2006 brought this broom-headed masterpiece.

In 2007 we went for "Snowy The Scarecrow."

This one is called "Mr. Rocker." He was our 2008 entry.

"Hay Mon" was our 2009 scarecrow. I used a kickball for the head.

2010 was "Count Trashcula"

So... there's no telling what 2011's will be. Well.. I could tell you.. but I won't.
:)

Barton Word Building

2011-10-05T14:13:00.001-07:00

Barton Word Building in Kyle, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

This is going to be the new home of the Hays Free Press (Our weekly newspaper). Upstairs will be 4 apartments. I'm shooting from across the street, the town square w/ the old City Hall behind me.

Elite Body Works

2011-09-28T10:50:00.001-07:00

Elite Body Works, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Every Tuesday for the last month... and for this month... I'm attending a "Weight Loss Challenge" that is being held at Elite Bodyworks. The hosts are Kyle Nutrition (http://kylenutrition.com/) which are giving some great diet advice.. and the nice folks at Plum Fit (located just to the left of this photo) gave us some good exercise advice.

How am I doing? I've lost 14 pounds in 4 weeks. I'm pretty happy... lets see if I can be the "biggest loser!"

2011-09-25T21:49:00.001-07:00

DSCF5511.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

It's coming along nicely.
Pretty amazing that back in January this was just a field.... http://kyledailyphoto.blogspot.com/2011/01/news-breaking-ground-on-new-kyle.html

Finally... A picket sign I can get behind!

2011-09-22T11:59:00.001-07:00

Finally... A picket sign I can get behind!, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

2011-09-21T21:03:00.000-07:00

Yes, please.

Gas Prices Dropping!

2011-09-20T07:48:00.001-07:00

, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

At least that's what I heard on the radio... they're supposed to be going down about 8 cents. I guess I'll find out today when I stop in to visit this pump at HEB Plus! in Kyle.

2011-09-17T11:16:00.000-07:00

Summer's End

2011-09-16T13:26:00.000-07:00

La Ciudad

2011-09-15T11:22:00.000-07:00

105

2011-09-14T07:27:00.000-07:00

I love you.

2011-09-13T15:10:00.000-07:00

El Mercado

Kyle Chamber BASH at Texas Old Town

2011-09-07T12:46:00.001-07:00

Kyle Chamber BASH at Texas Old Town, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Last Thursday there was a Business/Social Happy Hour hosted by the Kyle Chamber of Commerce. It was held at Texas Old Town. Really, really nice place.

The catprit...

2011-09-06T10:06:00.001-07:00

DSCF4936.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

This is the reason I have paw prints on my car... The neighbor's cat (and his 5 brothers & sisters). Cute little thing.

2011-08-24T08:48:00.000-07:00

Oops... I've not posted in a few.
Well.. let me wrap up the Kickball Tournament in a few photos. I've got an album on Flickr with all the shots I took... if you'd like to see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanclaes/sets/72157627476827132/

First, my team, PRAY BALL, ended up in 10th place (out of 10 teams)... but they don't assign actual places on the trophies until 3rd... so I'm saying we got 4th.

Here's me and our *ahem* 4th place trophy.

This one is Issac from Hardcore Stompers kicking a beautiful punt down the 1st base line that netted him a single and an RBI.

Here's the Party Ballers vs. Shut Em Up. I believe the Party Ballers ended up in 5th place for the tournament and Shut Em Up won it for the "Red" division.

For the ladies... I got to watch the finals...
Here's Team Dirty kicking against Kiss My Swag. They had to play 2 final games... as it's a double elimination tourney... and Team Dirty took the first game, but in the end Kiss My Swag won... and AMAZING couple of games.

And it's all for bragging rights... and one of these:

Gene - The Kickball Machine

2011-08-19T14:07:00.001-07:00

DSCF4033.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

This is Gene. He's a kickball machine.

This weekend is the Kyle Parks and Rec Adult Kickball Tournament. If you end up at Gregg Clarke Park tonight or tomorrow... you'll see some great kickball action.

Gene plays for The Intimidators. They start tonight at 7:50 on Field 1.

I play for the Kyle United Methodist Church's team, PRAY BALL. We begin at 7:50 on Field 3.

Grab your dinner to go and come on out to watch.

I

2011-08-17T13:22:00.001-07:00

The Georges At Kyle Market Days, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

This is a band called The Georges. They play Rockabilly (as if you wouldn't be able to tell by their look). They're pretty good. If you're in the area, they play the Texas Music Theater in San Marcos this Friday. This shot is from the Kyle Market Days earlier this month.

Links:
http://www.thegeorgesband.com/
http://www.tmtsm.com/

Insinkerator!

2011-08-15T04:38:00.001-07:00

Ok so I added the "honey" but I'm hoping my new disposal "don't care", a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Ok so I added the "honey" but I'm hoping my new disposal "don't care"

McDonalds Sundae = happy kiddos

2011-08-11T06:24:00.001-07:00

McDonalds Sundae = happy kiddos, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Went to McDonalds for dinner yesterday. Who could resist giving a hot fudge sundae to these cute faces? Not I.

2011-08-09T09:31:00.001-07:00

DSCF4959.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Went to Kyle Market Days with the kids Saturday. It was a bit hot for most..so there wasn't much of a crowd. We stopped in and visited with HunnyB Soy Candle Company (http://www.hunnybsoycandleco.com/). Found out they are local to Kyle... and really cool folks. I see some bee in my future.

2011-08-08T12:08:00.001-07:00

Dickies BBQ Coming to Kyle, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Chain BBQ restaurant coming to Kyle. Never had it... looking forward to trying it though. I have to say, it's going to be tough to top Milt's BBQ.

Communion @ Kyle UMC

2011-08-07T20:19:00.001-07:00

Communion @ Kyle UMC, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

A photo from communion this morning a Kyle United Methodist Church.

Felix's car.... Outside Hitters in Kyle.

2011-08-06T21:40:00.001-07:00

Felix's car.... Outside Hitters in Kyle., a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

My girls w/ a classic Ford Roadster

Thunderhill Raceway Crowd

2011-08-04T12:49:00.001-07:00

DSCF4771.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

There was a really good crowd out there last Saturday. It really is fun for the family.

2011-08-03T13:24:00.001-07:00

IMG_0147.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Got to watch a little car racing in Kyle, Texas last weekend. Thunderhill Raceway is a fun place.

http://www.thunderhillraceway.com

Rite of Passage

2011-08-02T06:41:00.001-07:00

Rite of Passage, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

My neighbors son is now learning how to mow the lawn. It's a rite of passage.

God is my favorite artist

2011-07-29T13:16:00.001-07:00

Thu Jul 28 19:04:56 -0400 2011, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Fun with my iPhone on a photo in Kyle, Texas.

2011-07-28T09:46:00.001-07:00

East Kyle, TX, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

The good news is, they're improving the road back behind Seton Medical Center Hays in Kyle. The bad news is... I was trying to use this as a shortcut to Bebee Road. Shortcut Fail.

(Photo taken 6/25/11 - not sure how it looks now)

Game Stop - Kyle, TX

2011-07-27T14:51:00.001-07:00

Game Stop - Kyle, TX, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

Water!

2011-07-26T06:12:00.001-07:00

Water!, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

At the "bucket pool" in the Plum Creek Neighborhood in Kyle, Texas.
http://www.plumcreektx.com

Jesus Covers All

2011-07-25T21:59:00.001-07:00

Jesus Covers All, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Saw this on a fence in East Kyle. What a great way to dissuade vandals.

Party like a 1 year old

2011-07-24T06:37:00.001-07:00

, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

I went to a 1 year old's birthday party yesterday. This was her cake.

Tire swinging

2011-07-23T14:40:00.001-07:00

Tire swinging, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

How much are you paying?

2011-07-22T06:18:00.001-07:00

How much are you paying?, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Filled up the tank this morning. $4.53 I believe is what I paid. How much are you paying per gallon?

Charles Ray Thibodeaux @ Kyle Market Days

2011-07-21T13:14:00.001-07:00

DSCF4064.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Charles Ray Thibodeaux and the Austin Cajun Aces (http://www.austincajunaces.com/) played the Kyle Market Days this month.

I should clean my photos off the fridge

2011-07-20T09:26:00.001-07:00

I should clean my photos off the fridge, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

I'm just having too much fun with my iPhone.

Meat. It's what's for dinner.

2011-07-19T13:09:00.001-07:00

Meat. It's what's for dinner., a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

My wife is the grill master... she made this yummy dinner last night.

Oh.. and I now have an iPhone and downloaded the free "Instagram" app... which is what I used to mess with this shot.

Hope

2011-07-18T13:04:00.001-07:00

DSCF4067.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

We can all use a little of this...

(Saw at a shop during 1 Saturday Kyle Market in the Square)

Fun With Chocolate Milk

2011-07-15T06:16:00.001-07:00

DSCF4098.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

My 4 year-old learned that milk bubbles when you blow through a straw.

Ah.. the future's gonna be fun with this one.

At Hitter's in Kyle.

2011-07-13T04:50:00.001-07:00

Claes_Sean_6.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

This is a shot I got at Randall Vetter Park...

The good news is I got this great shot.

The bad news is I left my camera bag on the rocks just to the right of this photo. I had my camera with me though... just lost about 4 memory cards and some rechargeable batteries.

Hitter's Bar & Grill (Kyle, Texas)

2011-07-08T12:03:00.001-07:00

DSCF4101.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Last Saturday I took the girls out (by girls I mean my 7 and 4 year old) to lunch for doing a great job helping clean the house.

We went to a local restaurant by the name of Hitter's Bar & Grill. As you probably know.. "Mom & Pop" restaurants are either excellent or horrible. I have to say, Hitter's was ON TARGET. Really, really good burger and the crispy fries just like I like 'em. This is the bacon cheeseburger.

We'll be back.

I asked my daughter if she'd rather have Hitter's or McDonalds next time... she said Hitter's. Now THAT says something.

Kyle Quiters Raffle

2011-07-07T06:23:00.001-07:00

DSCF4126.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

The 2011 Quilt is up for raffle!
http://kylequilters.com/

It only takes 1 ticket to win... I should know. I bought 1 ticket about 4 years ago and I've got a beautiful quilt at my home because of it.

I caught this shot last Saturday at the Kyle Market Days on the Square... where it will be on display and raffle tickets will be sold every month...until it's drawing time.

July 30, 2011 - Kyle, TX - Charity-Motorcycle-Ride

2011-07-06T09:13:00.001-07:00

July 30, 2011 - Kyle, TX - Charity-Motorcycle-Ride, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Hope and Love 4 Kids is hosting their first ever "Ride 4 the Kids" charity Motorcycle ride on July 30, 2011 starting at Thunderhill Raceway. Looks like the ride will run from Kyle to Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg and Wimberley before heading back to Kyle to meet at Thunderhill Raceway (again) for a concert. More info on flier.

Plum Creek Parade

2011-07-05T09:13:00.001-07:00

DSCF4248.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Happy 4th of July (yesterday) everyone. Here's a shot from the parade in my neighborhood (Plum Creek, Kyle, Texas)

2011-06-29T06:51:00.001-07:00

USA Rollergirl, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Kyle is going to be busy on Monday... first, the Plum Creek Neighborhood will have their annual 4th of July Parade (this photo is from the 2008 parade) then... well... we're the only city in the immediate area that has NOT cancelled our fireworks show because of the drought... Austin cancelled, San Marcos Cancelled, Buda cancelled.

I have a feeling there will be a population boom in Kyle Monday evening.

Here's the info in case you're in the area:
http://www.cityofkyle.com/recreation/independence-day-celebration-fireworks-show-0

2011-06-28T08:50:00.001-07:00

DSCF3717.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Yes.. we partied like a 4 and 7 year old.
Oh.. and I made the cake.. it's cupcakes and is supposed to look like a spider web.
Not too bad.

No Adults on the slide.

2011-06-27T08:29:00.001-07:00

Woo-Hoo!, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Yeah.. that's me. It was my girls' birthday party... (That's a friend's daughter sliding down with me.. see how she's got air? I think that's my fault.)

The Jumpy Place is FUN!

YEA! Kickball has started!

2011-06-23T07:07:00.001-07:00

Out or safe?, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

The Summer 2011 Kyle Parks and Recreation Adult Kickball League kicked off last Friday (This photo is from last season's tournament). My team, PRAY BALL, from the Kyle United Methodist Church has our first game tomorrow (Friday) at 10p. If you're out and about... c'mon by.

Expanding Mermaid

2011-06-20T09:18:00.001-07:00

000_3997.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

So... my little girls got one of those things that you put in water and they grow "up to 20x in size"

Here it is... "20x it's size!"

We've let it dry out and made it expand 2-3 times. Neat.

No Fork? No Problem

2011-06-17T08:18:00.001-07:00

Harp finds cake, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

My daughter finds cake at a recent Kyle Chamber B.A.S.H. (It's a social/business happy hour)

Can you see the light?

2011-06-16T07:43:00.001-07:00

Kyle Parkway (1626/I35), a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Kyle Parkway (1626/I35)

My head is up there most of the time.

2011-06-15T09:06:00.001-07:00

My head is up there most of the time., a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

LOVE IT!

2011-06-14T14:36:00.001-07:00

Promo Poster for my Daughter's Play, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

This was a "poster" my daughter (age 7) and her friends made in order to promote a play they put on. They decided to do Cinderella.

I was so proud on many levels.
They:
1. Decided themselves that they wanted to put on a play.
2. Got permission from the daycare.
3. Planned, cast, directed, and came up with their own lines... all by themselves.
4. Made PROMO!
5. Had a lot of the other kids in the daycare sitting there and watching. They had a CROWD!

Amazing.

North is Northeast looking

2011-06-10T19:45:00.001-07:00

North is Northeast looking, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

This is on the corner of FM1626 and Interstate 35 in Kyle, Texas.

2011-06-08T20:16:00.001-07:00

JUMP!

2011-06-07T07:28:00.000-07:00

This is Army Command Sgt. Maj. Clifford Van Doren. This past Sunday in church (Kyle United Methodist Church) he was presented a medal for his service to our country. He served on D-Day, which happened on June 6, 1944.

He's also a very cool man to chat with.

Thank you Mr. Van Doren...

2011-06-06T14:12:00.001-07:00

I call this "Nap :30"

This is what two days of Vacation Bible School does to my kids.
It was Awesome.

2011-06-04T14:44:00.000-07:00

Kyle United Methodist Church VBS "Shake It Up"

The 2011 Vacation Bible School of Kyle United Methodist Church was a success. This is "Scrap" he works at the "Shake It Up" Cafe.

Lots of fun.

2011-06-03T07:56:00.000-07:00

Hula-ves You Baby?

Ray Hernandez and David Salazar BASHing it up.

Last night was the monthly Kyle Chamber Ambassador's B.A.S.H. (Business Advancement Social Hour). This month's theme was "Luau."

In this shot, Chamber director Ray Hernandez is shaking the grass skirt with the all around awesome David Salazar (who, besides being awesome, is a former city council member).

Great times.... My daughters and I attended and took photos. Follow this link to see the others - Sean's Flickr Account.

Every month BASH is hosted in a different place. This month it was hosted by Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehabilitation, which is located in my neighborhood of Plum Creek in Kyle. Wonderful place. I know a few people who are residents (and met a few last night). It really looks like the people who work there, on a whole, are very attentive and friendly to the residents. I know.... that should be a given, but those who have looked into assisted living/nursing homes.... know this isn't the case a lot of the times.

Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehabilitation

1640 Fairway
Kyle, TX 78640
Website

2011-06-01T12:48:00.001-07:00

DSCF1392.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

"Under construction" is the subject for this months "theme day."

Chris Halenza of Lone Star Kettle Corn is "constructing" some yummy Kettle Corn in this photo.

Here's others: http://www.citydailyphoto.com/portal/themes_archive.php?tid=58

Me + a waterslide = Humor

2011-05-31T09:04:00.001-07:00

oh sean, a photo by jenni_froedrick on Flickr.

I didn't take this photo.... my neighbor "NinJenni" did. I'm the person flipping out of the slide.

Hope you had a great Memorial Day Weekend.

Water Slide Fun

2011-05-30T19:23:00.001-07:00

DSCF3370.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

For Memorial Day, we had a little get together for lunch.. that ended with a fun water-slide / water balloon fight at the neighbor's house.

Today we had a lot of fun. We know that we're able to do so because people fought for our freedom. And, some people gave all... and we remember them always... but today most of all.

Ahh... pre-dinner beverage

2011-05-27T12:54:00.001-07:00

Ahh... pre-dinner beverage, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Have a good weekend.
;)

Building No More - Center Street/Kyle, Texas

2011-05-26T06:33:00.001-07:00

Building No More - Center Street/Kyle, Texas, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

This kind of happened when i wasn't looking. There was a building on this land about 3 weeks ago. Wonder what is coming?

Beef Fajita Plate at Garcia's In Kyle, Texas

2011-05-25T06:18:00.001-07:00

Beef Fajita Plate at Garcia's In Kyle, Texas, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Garcia's Restaurant has always been a favorite to visit in San Marcos and Buda, Texas. They recently opened in Kyle.

The family and I went to dinner there last night. It was pretty good, but the best thing about it was the salsa.

Garcia's Restaurant
575 E FM 150
Kyle, TX 78640-6200
(512) 268-4524

1st place Kyle PARD Kickball - Texas Swag

2011-05-24T08:49:00.001-07:00

1st place Kyle PARD Kickball - Texas Swag , a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

I was in a kickball tournament this past weekend. My team, PRAY BALL came in 12th of 13 teams. It was A LOT OF FUN.

This is Texas Swag. They took 1st. Undefeated. Pretty impressive with the folks who played this Sprint 2011 season for the Kyle, Texas Parks and Recreation Department's Adult Kickball League.

SO glad this league was created. It's a lot of fun and great exercise. If you told me 2 years ago I'd be playing kickball at 38 years of age, I'd have laughed at you.

Now I'm PRAY BALL's coach and I've played 6 seasons. Wow.

2011-05-12T09:57:00.000-07:00

DSCF2444.JPG, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

This is Brandee. She wants you to come to Front Porch Days this Sunday (noon - 4p).... or no candy for you.

(OK... she's looking so serious because she's handing out candy to kiddos who didn't get enough eggs at the Easter Egg Hunt here... and some kids off camera are trying to pull a fast one on her by hiding their candy so they can get more)

2011-05-10T07:10:00.001-07:00

The Biscuit Brothers, a photo by CileMontgomery on Flickr.

This shot is by Jay West from Front Porch Days a few years ago. This is the Biscuit Brothers. They'll be playing this Sunday at Front Porch Days in Kyle, Texas. http://www.frontporchdays.com/

2011-05-09T12:05:00.001-07:00

Front Porch Days 2011 - Plum Creek (Kyle, Texas), a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Yeah... it's a poster.. not a photo.
I booked the music for this event, which is happening next Sunday, May 15.

I'm also performing (with my church praise band) at 1:45p.

Hope to see you there.

Official Front Porch Days 2011 Poster
www.frontporchdays.com

Sunday, May 15
noon - 4p
Haupt Park (450 Haupt)

Live Music, Washers Tournament, Facepainting, Kids Games, Food, Fun, Neighbors, and Friends.

2011-05-08T20:23:00.000-07:00

Bright like a steadfast star it smiles
Aboon the battle's burning files;
The mirkest cloud, the darkest night,
Shall ne'er make dim that beauteous light:
And the best blood that warms my vein
Shall flow ere it shall catch a stain.
Far has it shone on fields of fame,
From matchless Bruce till dauntless Graeme,
From swarthy Spain to Siber's snows;
The thistle's grown aboon the rose.
-Allan Cunningham

2011-05-07T07:33:00.000-07:00

"If there's been a way to build it, there'll be a way to destroy it." -Sadier/Gane
HWY 150 and Frontage Rd

2011-05-06T12:22:00.001-07:00

http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanclaes/4577407252/, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Front Porch Days 2011 will be held on Sunday May 15, 2011.
My church, the Kyle United Methodist Church will again be sponsoring the Washer's Tournament.

If you are in the area and want to play washers.... come on out.
Here's the information - http://frontporchdays.com/id16.html

Sign up ahead of time... or show up and sign up in person.

The first 24 teams signed up will play.

This year the proceeds will go towards 2 different but equally great charities.
1. Hope & Love 4 Kids - They help children in the Kyle community by providing basic necessities, comforting them in their time of need and uplifting them through service and outreach.
and
2. Soles4Souls - a shoe charity that collects gently worn shoes and monies to provide shoes to those in need. The KUMC has collected over 200 pairs of gently worn shoes... and the proceeds from the washer's tournament will help defray the cost of shipping the shoes.

2011-05-05T12:43:00.001-07:00

Mmmmmm... Griller's Rub.

From the Rubio Spice Company of Laredo, Texas comes the Griller's Rub used in this shot. It's some good stuff y'all.

It's Cinco De Mayo... you should celebrate by having a BBQ.

2011-05-04T12:44:00.000-07:00

May the 4th Be With You!

This is my neighbor Jenni and her son Vinnie.
I call this picture "Nerf vs. Star Wars"
It's May 4, 2011.... May 4 is known as Star Wars Day (May the 4th Be With You).