Bad morning...

Bad morning...
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Nope.. that's not me getting pulled over.. but someone had a cruddy morning last Saturday.

How Times, They Change

I realized as I was sitting at the stoplight of 1626 & IH-35 that I had taken that photo before... but you'd never recognize it.
On October 30, 2006 I posted a photo of a lonely dirt road that lead to a ranch house.



Well.. that land has transformed. About the only thing you'll see that is the same is the water tower in the background. This is going to be the new Seaton Medical Center... and there's a Lowe's Home Center there... and a Wal-Greens is coming... and more.



Wow... how times have changed. Two and a half years. I can't believe I'm so lucky as to be the person who just happened to come across a "daily photo" thread in 2006 and think... "Hey, that might be cool for Kyle." I've been able to take so many photos of the progress and growth this city has had in the last 3 years. Neat.

Future Target in Kyle

Future Target in Kyle
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

I was hoping that this was going to be a Toys R Us... but the sign went up the other day and this will be a Target. Don't get me wrong.. I'm all about Target... but man.. I'd love to have a Toys R Us in town...

Flocked! Welcomed!

Flocked! Welcomed!
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

As a welcome to our church, some unnamed people in our congregation decided to "flock" the new pastor of the Kyle United Methodist Church in Kyle. Thank God, Pastor Barbara Aziz and her husband, Karim, have great senses of humor and like flamingos.

Have a Safe Summer.

Have a Safe Summer.
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

The city that cares.

Funky Gel candle

Funky Gel candle
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

This neat gel candle was being sold at Kyle Market Days this past Saturday. Really cool looking... ain't it?

Farewell Pastor Harold.

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Pastor Harold Dailey, the pastor of the Kyle United Methodist Church (http://www.kyleumc.org) has been transferred to another congregation. This past Sunday he preached his last sermon in Kyle and we all wished him and his wife, Mary Kay, a wonderful and safe journey to their next destination.

Pastor Dailey, starting this Sunday, will serve the La Feria United Methodist Church. http://www.laferiafumc.com/

He will be missed.

We are looking forward to welcoming our new pastor, Rev. Barbara Aziz. She comes from the First United Methodist Church in Bishop, TX.

Baby Birds in Nest

Baby Birds in Nest
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Here's an interesting new addition to my back porch. This nest is now home to about 7-8 baby birds. I caught a snapshot of mama bird feeding them.

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Kyle United Methodist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School from 9a-12n June 8-12.

Ages 4 years old (potty trained) through 6th grade welcome. The event is located at the Kyle United Methodist Church at 408 W. Lockhart Street in Kyle.

The cost is free. You do not need to be a church member to attend or bring your kids. If interested, please call 512.268.2331 to register.

For more information on Kyle United Methodist Church, visit www.kyleumc.org or call 512.268.2331.

For more background information on Camp E.D.G.E. visit
www.cokesburyvbs.com/camp-edge.php

Creamery

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Kyle's oldest stone building.
I think this is the Old Kyle Creamery.

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS MOTORCYCLE GROUP
Unit 16-12058
www.vfwmg16.com/

Kettle Corn!

Kettle Corn!
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

I can't wait until next Saturday (June 6) so I can get my hands on another bag of this kettle corn. The little bags are just $4. Yum.

I took this last month at Market Days:
http://cityofkyle.com/kylemarketdays.php

Dog in a Dress.

Dog in a Dress.
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Need I say more?

OK.. the owner bought the dress at Kyle Market Days....which is where this photo was taken.

Kyle Market Days: http://www.cityofkyle.com/kylemarketdays.php
The next one will feature music by Hugh Fadal (9a) and Los Flames (noon)

Lots of neat artisan stuff can be found here.. and it's near the Old Town Emporium which is a mega cool store that usually has a craft table for kids on Saturday. Neat.

Inside the The Kyle/Buda VFW

Inside the The Kyle/Buda VFW
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

About a year ago, the mayor of Kyle asked me to take a look inside the VFW for my Kyle Texas Daily Photo blog that I do. I never made it over... until this month.

www.vfw12058.com/
It's located at:

103 S. Front Street
Kyle, TX 78640

Jeff & The Jumptones
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

This shot was taken at the beginning of the month at the Kyle Market Days. Market Days happens the first Saturday of each month during the "warmer" months (April-November) smack dab in the middle of Downtown.

Jeff & The Jumptones played some solid Fabulous Thundrebirds-esque blues covers. - www.myspace.com/jeffandthejumptones

More info on Market Days:
http://cityofkyle.com/kylemarketdays.php

Train Mail!

Train Mail!
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

This family (on the East side of Kyle) gets their family delivered by train. Neat.

Sorry I've been busy... here's a bunch of shots from Front Porch Days to hopefully make up for it.

It was a fun day. You should make it next year.



The Bouncy Bounce (velcro wall)


TREES!


Pony Rides

THE KIDS STAGE

Bruce Curtis Fallgren


Rockaroni and Cheese


The Hey Lollies


The Biscuit Brothers

THE COWBOY STAGE


Lewis Moon Roch Motel


The Jeremy Miller Band

The Kyle Wayne Kutcher Band

Autumn Boukadakis

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This actually wasn't her dog, she was walking one of the dogs from the PAWS shelter (http://pawsshelter.org/) at Plum Creek's Front Porch Days. They had a successful event, as they were able to adopt out 2 dogs during the day.

Front Porch Days - http://frontporchdays.com/

Shameless Self Promotion time.
I booked a concert for this Sunday in my Kyle neighborhood (Plum Creek).

Won't you come?



Here's the line-up:


Kid Stage - (Front of PC Community Center)

12:00 to 12:45 The Bruce Curtis Band
www.cdbaby.com/cd/fallgren

1:00 to 1:45 Rockaroni and Cheese
www.rockaroniandcheese.com

2:00 to 2:45 The Hey Lollies
www.heylollyproductions.com

3:00 to 4:00 The Biscuit Brothers
www.biscuitbrothers.com








Cowboy Stage - (Fergus Park Soccer Fields)

12:00 to 12:45 Lewis Moon Roch Motel

1:00 to 1:45 The Jeremy Miller Band
www.thejeremymillerband.com

2:00 to 2:45 The Kyle Wayne Kutcher Band
www.myspace.com/kylewaynekutscherband

3:00 to 4:00 Autumn Boukadakis
www.autumnonline.com

Birds Migrating

Birds Migrating
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

These fine feathered friends flew over my house a few weeks ago. Neat.

Lizard.

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

The Lizard says Happy Thursday.

Biscuit Brothers
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

This is a shot of The Biscuit Brothers from Austin Texas playing the 2008 Front Porch Days music festival. The 2009 festival will be held on May 3... and The Biscuit Brothers will be returning again. Woot. I booked the festival myself. It coincides with Front Porch Days, which is a big party that my neighborhood (Plum Creek in Kyle) has thrown for the last 8 years. There's a washers tournament, 5k run, a petting zoo, inflatable zone, pony rides, a golf tournament merchant booths and yes... music.

For all the information... go here:
http://frontporchdays.com/

In the Firetruck

In the Firetruck
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

My oldest daughter LOVED the firetruck.
At the Kyle Easter Egg-stravaganza at Gregg-Clarke Park

4/4 Kyle Market Day - Grace Lutheran Church

4/4 Kyle Market Day - Grace Lutheran Church
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Out of San Marcos, Members of Grace Lutheran Church were at Kyle Market Days selling their cookbook. Yes, I sampled the lemon bars (pictured) and they were AWESOME.

Check them out at - http://www.gracesanmarcos.com

Oops.. I haven't posted in a few days... so here's some shots to get us up to date...


Saturday:

Kids playing on the rock in the park

Sunday (Easter)
My little one at the Kyle Easter Egg-stravaganza at Gregg-Clarke Park in Kyle.


Monday

Redd Volkaert plays Kyle Market Days. The next one will be May 2. The entertainment will be The JT Coldfire Band (9a), and Jeff & The Jumptones (noon).

Tuesday

This was all the rage at Kyle Market Days... the new all-locally grown Kyle Burger. As seen described in the 4/1 Hays Free Press. The burger was dreamed up by local Texas Pie Company co-owner Julie Albertson.



Now that we're up to date...have a wonderful Tuesday.
:)
Sean

What a cute baby!

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

I was with the kiddos at Kyle's Market Days on 4/4 and I saw a lady with a stroller...not strange at all. Then I peeked inside the stroller. Cute puppy!

The Crowd At the Kyle Easter Egg-stravaganza

The Crowd At the Kyle Easter Egg-stravaganza
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

The family went out to the Kyle Easter Egg-stravaganza last night. It was a fun time. We missed the actual easter-egg hunt, but got there in time to play some games, hang with H.E. Buddy (H.E.B., The local chain-grocery store's mascot), and see the Easter Bunny. Lots of fun at the Gregg-Clarke Park.

The first Saturday of each month, April - November, Kyle holds Market Days. This past Saturday was the first one of the 2009 season.

I took my daughters out there.. and snapped a few photos. I'll share in the next few days.

4/4 - Kyle Market Day Vendor - Ray's Designs




My daughter LOVED these crosses from Ray's Designs out of San Antonio, TX. I hope he comes back to the next Kyle Market Day.

If you like his stuff, you can look him up online at www.bevraydavis.webs.com You can also visit there by clicking on a photo.





He also had some non-cross items.

Gotta go?

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In someone's front yard. It's a hoot.

loquat

Loquat at Church
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

At our Wednesday meal at the Kyle United Methodist Church (if you're in the area about 6:00p.m. on Wed... stop on by- http://www.kyleumc.org/) we had a little bowl of loquats from a tree of one of our members. The kiddos seemed to like them.

Here's a shot I took of the loquat tree that used to be the church's backyard.

Make A Wish

Yard Art - Kyle
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

This is sitting in a yard... don't know the street... but somewhere in Kyle.