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Anniversary Surprise
My husband and I will celebrate our wedding anniversary on Monday, June 6th. We were short-sighted when we planned our wedding date because it is right in the middle of the Grimes County Fair. When our children were younger, the fair did not affect our celebration plans. However, we have now spent several anniversaries sweating at the fairgrounds watching our... »
Lessons in the Garden
I hope that everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend. I have not written in over a week because life got in the way. When life gets as hectic as it has been, I try not to stress over my lack of writing. I do it because I enjoy it, and... »
Blue Ribbon Jalapeno Jelly
One of the entries my daughter, Kyla, entered in the county fair was jalapeno jelly. Last summer, I had so many jalapenos coming off of two plants that I did not know what to do with them. I froze quarts of peppers for chili and pots of beans in the winter. We stuffed them... »
It’s Fair Time!
The first full week of June is always a very busy week for our family and others in Grimes County. The 57th Annual Grimes County Fair began June 4th and will run until the 13th. Various activities can be enjoyed at the fairgrounds in Navasota, Texas. From market animal shows to rodeos and food preparation contests to dances, the county... »
