It actually rained in Kyle this morning. I'd like to thank this man... whom was getting his car washed on the 4th of July. I'll bet he doesn't know it, but just by getting a car wash, he increased the chances of rain by 50%.
You know... nothing brings rain like a freshly washed vehicle. At least that was my thought as I was waiting in the Long John Silvers drive-thru when I saw him pull into the wash... and took this photo.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Monday, July 06, 2009
Miss Kyle, Miss Kyle Teen, and Lil Miss Kyle marched in the Fourth of July Parade in Kyle's Plum Creek neighborhood. It was a good time. For more Fourth of July photos from this parade, visit my "Plum Creek" set on my Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanclaes/sets/72157603670015080/
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Addi the puppy.
I hit up the parade in my neighborhood with the kiddos yesterday morning, then I head out to check out the Kyle Market Days.
Of all the interesting 4th of July themed outfits I saw, I think this one was my favorite.
The puppy is Addi Blessings.
The outfit is by Dora Sosa. She has a business called "Addi's Place" that is out each month at the Market Days.
Very cool.
Of all the interesting 4th of July themed outfits I saw, I think this one was my favorite.
The puppy is Addi Blessings.
The outfit is by Dora Sosa. She has a business called "Addi's Place" that is out each month at the Market Days.
Very cool.
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Ain't that America...
Today is Independence Day. We honor our own fine nation, a place where tolerance and equality are winning the day. My family is thankful every day that we wake up here. What better way to celebrate the US than a photo montage of middle America? Kyle is, in so many ways, the quintessential small town. People know each other. We live simply. We like fireworks and pie. But Kyle also represents the face of a changing, and to my mind improving, global culture. A return to community, but with the added bonus of true diversity. And we all care a whole lot what happens, not just here but everywhere. This is home. This is the United States of America.
The marquee reads: "People are as friendly as you are." Have a great day!
Today is Independence Day. We honor our own fine nation, a place where tolerance and equality are winning the day. My family is thankful every day that we wake up here. What better way to celebrate the US than a photo montage of middle America? Kyle is, in so many ways, the quintessential small town. People know each other. We live simply. We like fireworks and pie. But Kyle also represents the face of a changing, and to my mind improving, global culture. A return to community, but with the added bonus of true diversity. And we all care a whole lot what happens, not just here but everywhere. This is home. This is the United States of America.
The marquee reads: "People are as friendly as you are." Have a great day!
Friday, July 03, 2009
I hope that Ken brings out the bagpipes this year. This is the scene for the annual 4th of July parade in the Plum Creek neighborhood. (This photo is from last year)
Here's the information for this year:
Saturday, July 4th from 10AM to Noon - Plum Creek's 4th of July Celebration
Decorate those wagons, strollers, bikes, and scooters and come out to march with your neighbors in the parade.
If you don’t want to decorate your stuff or walk, please come out and cheer on those in the parade. It is a sight to see! The Parade will start at Witte and Negley and continue down Witte to McNaughton
Park with the picnic to follow. Bring the whole family and enjoy the fun.
Bring your swim suits, we will have a water slide provided by Jumps for Joy. Also, we will have hot dogs, hamburgers, and all the fixins'. Enjoy drinks and snow cones, too.
Bring blankets for a picnic, lawn chairs, swimsuits, and sunscreen.
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See you there!
Here's the information for this year:
Saturday, July 4th from 10AM to Noon - Plum Creek's 4th of July Celebration
Decorate those wagons, strollers, bikes, and scooters and come out to march with your neighbors in the parade.
If you don’t want to decorate your stuff or walk, please come out and cheer on those in the parade. It is a sight to see! The Parade will start at Witte and Negley and continue down Witte to McNaughton
Park with the picnic to follow. Bring the whole family and enjoy the fun.
Bring your swim suits, we will have a water slide provided by Jumps for Joy. Also, we will have hot dogs, hamburgers, and all the fixins'. Enjoy drinks and snow cones, too.
Bring blankets for a picnic, lawn chairs, swimsuits, and sunscreen.
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See you there!
Thursday, July 02, 2009
The Jumpy Place
241 Weldon Johnston Way
Kyle,TX 78640
CALL(512-262-1600)
This place is awesome. It's clean, quiet, family-owned, well-lit, safe, and there's wireless.
These kids are also awesome. They're messy, unruly, family-owned, precarious, and the best part of my world wide web.
www.thejumpyplace.net
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
At the June Kyle Market Days I found The Texas Pie Company's mobile grilling unit out and cooking up some Kyle Burgers.
It's called a "Kyle Burger" because all of the ingredients from the meat to the toppings are locally grown.
You can read more about that in an April story of the Hays Free Press:
http://haysfreepress.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=47&ArticleID=36281&TM=28878.56
The next Kyle Market Days is this Saturday, July 4.
Who's playing?
9 a.m., Texas Blind Salamanders
noon, Pee Wee & The Way 'Tis
I always take the girls out there for a little fun, music, and business card collecting (my 5 year old collects business cards. Yes... I like that. Business cards are free...
Anyhow... I'm thinking I'm finally going to try one of these Kyle Burgers this week.
It's called a "Kyle Burger" because all of the ingredients from the meat to the toppings are locally grown.
You can read more about that in an April story of the Hays Free Press:
http://haysfreepress.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=47&ArticleID=36281&TM=28878.56
The next Kyle Market Days is this Saturday, July 4.
Who's playing?
9 a.m., Texas Blind Salamanders
noon, Pee Wee & The Way 'Tis
I always take the girls out there for a little fun, music, and business card collecting (my 5 year old collects business cards. Yes... I like that. Business cards are free...
Anyhow... I'm thinking I'm finally going to try one of these Kyle Burgers this week.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Roadside wisdom.
In other news, it is finally raining this morning!
http://www.wunderground.com/radar/radblast.asp?num=4&delay=15&scale=1&noclutter=0&ID=GRK&type=N0R&showstorms=0&lat=30.23418236&lon=-97.67525482&label=Austin+Bergstrom+International,+TX
What a welcome sight!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Rows and rows of homes, cut from the same cloth, pine, bricks, mortar, copper, ceramic. Surging with the same electrical currents. All full of humans with similar anatomy and physiology. Yet how many histories reside in this neighborhood? Literally millions. Histories of families built on histories of individuals built on the history of the world. Post Oak Subdivision, Kyle, Texas, Earth.
(Incidentally, this is as well manicured as anyone will ever see my back yard.)
Friday, June 26, 2009
Some Assembly Required
Some Assembly Required. A home to be built in the Plum Creek neighborhood in Kyle, Texas
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
House?
I can't tell if someone lives here.. if it's a house.. if it's a shack... it IS interesting though. It's on Burleson Road in Kyle.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Los Flames @ Kyle Market Days
Austin's Los Flames (http://www.myspace.com/losflames) played at Kyle Market Days on Saturday June 6, 2009.
The Next Market Days will be July 4 and the Texas Blind Salamanders will be playing.
If you'd like to see Los Flames... visit their MySpace for dates...
They sounded pretty good.
The Next Market Days will be July 4 and the Texas Blind Salamanders will be playing.
If you'd like to see Los Flames... visit their MySpace for dates...
They sounded pretty good.
Monday, June 22, 2009
JUNE 23 IS OLYMPIC DAY
The United States Olympic Committee has dubbed June 23 “Olympic Day” and on Tuesday, Kyle Texas will celebrate with local Olympian Gary M. van der Wege.
Paralympian and five-time US National Fencing Champion Gary M. van der Wege will meet and speak to kids from around the area at the Kyle Public Library on Tuesday June 23rd at 10:30 AM.
van der Wege was a member of the 2004 team in Athens, and will share his experiences as well as offer a presentation that encourages the Olympic Ideals in everyday life.
Olympic Day is recognized internationally as June 23 across the globe, and Kyle Mayor Miguel Gonzales, has also proclaimed its celebration in Kyle.
For more information, contact:
Gary M. van der Wege, wedge@austin.rr.com
512-504-3853
(I DID NOT TAKE THIS PHOTO...wish I did. I found it online.. wanted to share the event and didn't have a good shot of Gary to share... Here's the link to the shot (http://www4.army.mil/OCPA/uploads/large/OCPA-2005-02-25-153526.jpg)
The United States Olympic Committee has dubbed June 23 “Olympic Day” and on Tuesday, Kyle Texas will celebrate with local Olympian Gary M. van der Wege.
Paralympian and five-time US National Fencing Champion Gary M. van der Wege will meet and speak to kids from around the area at the Kyle Public Library on Tuesday June 23rd at 10:30 AM.
van der Wege was a member of the 2004 team in Athens, and will share his experiences as well as offer a presentation that encourages the Olympic Ideals in everyday life.
Olympic Day is recognized internationally as June 23 across the globe, and Kyle Mayor Miguel Gonzales, has also proclaimed its celebration in Kyle.
For more information, contact:
Gary M. van der Wege, wedge@austin.rr.com
512-504-3853
(I DID NOT TAKE THIS PHOTO...wish I did. I found it online.. wanted to share the event and didn't have a good shot of Gary to share... Here's the link to the shot (http://www4.army.mil/OCPA/uploads/large/OCPA-2005-02-25-153526.jpg)
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Glamajama in Kyle, Texas
Last night there was a Father's Day Jam at the front section of the Plum Creek neighborhood hosted by Glamajama, Lucky Cup Coffeehouse, and Curious Chords Music School.
Here's a shot of some of the cool fashions you can find at Glamajama.
www.glamajama.com/
Neat stuff
Here's a shot of some of the cool fashions you can find at Glamajama.
www.glamajama.com/
Neat stuff
Friday, June 19, 2009
Bad morning...
Nope.. that's not me getting pulled over.. but someone had a cruddy morning last Saturday.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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.
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.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Future Target in Kyle
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...
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Flocked! Welcomed!
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.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Funky Gel candle
This neat gel candle was being sold at Kyle Market Days this past Saturday. Really cool looking... ain't it?
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Farewell Pastor Harold.
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.
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.
Monday, June 08, 2009
Baby Birds in Nest
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.
Saturday, June 06, 2009
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
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
Friday, June 05, 2009
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Kettle Corn!
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
I took this last month at Market Days:
http://cityofkyle.com/kylemarketdays.php
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Dog in a Dress.
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.
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.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Inside the The Kyle/Buda VFW
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
www.vfw12058.com/
It's located at:
103 S. Front Street
Kyle, TX 78640
Friday, May 15, 2009
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
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
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
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
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
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/
Front Porch Days - http://frontporchdays.com/
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