tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post172594483075940352..comments2024-02-02T23:18:20.621-05:00Comments on Baby Bangs: Under the Lone StarAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-28846011397932025432010-10-14T13:14:13.163-04:002010-10-14T13:14:13.163-04:00I know this is many months after your original pos...I know this is many months after your original post, but just had to comment. I'm a Texas girl living in Colorado. It's hard to explain why to those who have never lived in Texas what I still miss about it. Like you articulated Amanda, it's a whole lifestyle. Here are a few things that come to mind: good BBQ & Tex-Mex (not to be found here), HEB grocery stores (swoon), college football mania, live music in the Hill Country, and ... I miss seeing guys working in the yard wearing shorts and cowboy boots. So cute! Thanks for writing this. Love sharing memories with my Texas sisters.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09263426459976479279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-54873686236701049442010-04-12T13:25:45.578-04:002010-04-12T13:25:45.578-04:00okay, I'm late to the game (found this post th...okay, I'm late to the game (found this post through BigMama through the Pioneer Woman), but I wanted to comment anyway. I've only stepped foot in Texas once at the DFW airport for a layover. However, I've always wanted return and actually SEE some of Texas. It holds a large place in my imagination. I love NH (where I'm from), but I love Texas, too. I hope to get there someday. Heck, maybe I'll get to live there, too!<br />Thanks for this post!<br />LindaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03706439676696291031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-364464407666605702010-03-02T09:37:34.172-05:002010-03-02T09:37:34.172-05:00I'm an Arkansan, and you KNOW how we Arkansans...I'm an Arkansan, and you KNOW how we Arkansans generally feel about all things Texas, I'm sure. BUT. Because of the descriptions in this post, because I can tell you are sincere in your love for your home, and because I like you, I just have to say, "Go Texas!" If only this once. ;)The Davidson Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04257859773498238928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-59239125340088663282010-02-22T16:52:10.311-05:002010-02-22T16:52:10.311-05:00I'm not Texan but I am from Alberta, Canada wh...I'm not Texan but I am from Alberta, Canada where we were ranchers for many years. What you said made my heart sing, I could smell the smells of mud and forest. I love the country mouse, city mouse comment you made. I live in a small city now but I stll love to get my boots, my wranglers and head to the countryside! Great post! I really enjoyed my time in Houston for the SMT Celebration.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655939262347264558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-46108439732639133582010-02-22T01:52:36.476-05:002010-02-22T01:52:36.476-05:00Minus our 6 months at Southwestern before going ov...Minus our 6 months at Southwestern before going overseas, I can't call myself a Texas girl but I still love this! I saw you said your mom has a Border Collie! I love that! My husband grew up in Africa and their family had one so we got one a few year after we got married- Samson was our first baby and he is AWESOME!! He lives with my parents now and is definitely in his twilight years but oh how he loves to herd everything in sight, including all the grandkids and my husband taught him so amazing tricks with the soccer ball- so stinkin smart!!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050745605541035282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-25557655508796143862010-02-19T20:50:32.906-05:002010-02-19T20:50:32.906-05:00I left this unread in my reader because I wanted t...I left this unread in my reader because I wanted to click over and say that I loved this. It makes me SO miss my Texas roots. I love many things about California, but Texas it isn't.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18078311090210967368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-24078170597479438402010-02-19T13:28:44.198-05:002010-02-19T13:28:44.198-05:00I'm not a Texan (unless you count the year my ...I'm not a Texan (unless you count the year my family lived in Dallas when I was 8, and I don't think true Texans would accept those credentials). But this post is solid gold, Amanda. I loved every word of it. Made me want to visit again.Kelly @ Love Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037513409301217473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-37200290179528541122010-02-19T08:16:45.481-05:002010-02-19T08:16:45.481-05:00I grew up visiting my grandparents every summer in...I grew up visiting my grandparents every summer in Bryan and then we lived in Houston for 4 years while my husband was in fellowship. Even though I wasn't born there, I love it deep in my soul. Met some of the greatest, most loving and generous friends while we were there. Your tribute to the Lone Star State is making me homesick!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647938375809734552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-65012319864516226342010-02-18T19:57:42.016-05:002010-02-18T19:57:42.016-05:00Amanda - this may be my favorite post of yours. Go...Amanda - this may be my favorite post of yours. Good writing - so enjoyable.<br /><br />You are so special. <br /><br />We live in the country and I love it so much.<br /><br />My best,<br />Mrs. JanGran Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01510575841672130803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-70297229952126987692010-02-18T18:32:48.864-05:002010-02-18T18:32:48.864-05:00AMEN SISTA!!!1 I love it too. I seriously can NO...AMEN SISTA!!!1 I love it too. I seriously can NOT imagine living anywhere else. And I love me some cowgirl boots!!!<br /><br />Oh, and love, love, love the part about saying "mam". I correct JD on this one a million times a day, but alas...today he said it on his own. sweetness. it's funny though, because i still say it all the time to just about everyone and i get some wierd looks.Steph Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384442832679645949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-27022635190426202812010-02-18T17:18:22.132-05:002010-02-18T17:18:22.132-05:00I love how you said you would not let your boy dis...I love how you said you would not let your boy disrespect you...especially with your boots on :) <br /><br /> Your entire family has been blessed with such a good sense of humor...I am sure your homes are often filled with so much laughter...<br /><br />Blessings and I want to vist Texas one day... I have only been there in the airport passing through one time.Toknowhimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430244538735098103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-75802557970576629632010-02-18T17:01:50.780-05:002010-02-18T17:01:50.780-05:00I have now read this post at least five times, eac...I have now read this post at least five times, each time it makes me cry with good memories of the days back when I was a little girl of 12, we lived in DeLeon Tx and my daddy was my biggest hero. I also loved the part about your kids "disrespecting you in front of your parent" isn't it funny how insecure we can be in those situations? You have a gift Amanda, thanks for sharing.His Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625633511613985245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-80795998934054036932010-02-18T13:13:40.396-05:002010-02-18T13:13:40.396-05:00Hey Amanda--I just love this post! Looks like you...Hey Amanda--I just love this post! Looks like you've gotten a ton of comments on it as well, so I'm guessing that someone else has remarked on this (but don't have time to read through and say "ditto")...my absolute favorite part is "My bark was worse than my bite, but I will not allow my son to disrespect me in front of my parents. Especially not with my boots on!" Love it. Thank you for the laugh this morning. May God continue to bless you!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13831684623965528532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-15852163935632704482010-02-18T12:07:27.736-05:002010-02-18T12:07:27.736-05:00No doubt you get your writing skillz from your mom...No doubt you get your writing skillz from your momma! But as a proud Razorback I have to say Go Hogs beat Texas. I know your not a Longhorn, but still. Sorry, I get it from my daddy. :)pinkmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222702654405472668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-83225584341739131932010-02-18T10:00:21.275-05:002010-02-18T10:00:21.275-05:00Great post!
East Texas Girl here....Great post!<br /><br />East Texas Girl here....Amy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06063996215551704224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-20637220889475067992010-02-18T10:00:01.664-05:002010-02-18T10:00:01.664-05:00Amanda, this was beautiful, it almost made me love...Amanda, this was beautiful, it almost made me love Texas. ;) Seriously, some days when I hear you Texans talk about your love for this state, makes me wish I was a Texan. I love your posts and love reading your thoughts.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17642922076249124396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-75392864598694837862010-02-18T01:31:30.882-05:002010-02-18T01:31:30.882-05:00God bless Texas.
And my dad taught us to sing Red...God bless Texas.<br /><br />And my dad taught us to sing Redneck Mother when I was about 8 ;)Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11264845015930907294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-2895433694378031982010-02-17T21:34:27.983-05:002010-02-17T21:34:27.983-05:00This is wonderful! I love your words about Texas ...This is wonderful! I love your words about Texas and your description of your fun in the country and with your precious family.Andrea Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561360367561172441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-59655734344997600042010-02-17T17:42:32.405-05:002010-02-17T17:42:32.405-05:00This makes me want to trade in my California boots...This makes me want to trade in my California boots for a pair from Texas. I felt like I was there!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16559629325509110210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-44476197499904659882010-02-17T10:46:31.190-05:002010-02-17T10:46:31.190-05:00I love Texas too! Lived here all my life and whil...I love Texas too! Lived here all my life and while I love traveling other places, I love that this is home. <br /><br />My 6 yr old really wanted to wear short sleeves yesterday (It was 40 degrees here in Abilene) and I told him it was a long sleeve day plus he'd need a jacket - he about had a fit. I told him he was lucky to live in Texas because we'd be in short sleeves in a few weeks and he'd only had to wear a coat once all winter!<br /><br />Glad you had a great night out with your family - those are the best!Hayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477576449553928310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-12349487410187317072010-02-17T09:46:52.715-05:002010-02-17T09:46:52.715-05:00I love your writing, too! I'm from Louisiana (...I love your writing, too! I'm from Louisiana (and oh so proud of it), but we have been living in Houston for the past two years, and you just made me love/appreciate it even more. Everyone ought to be as proud of where she's from! And I"m so thankful you didn't let anyone disrespect you in your boots!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-21424175894972556492010-02-17T09:19:08.907-05:002010-02-17T09:19:08.907-05:00Amanda,
I do believe this is your best piece of w...Amanda,<br /><br />I do believe this is your best piece of writing ever. I was spell bound and saying, Yes Mam, myself in agreement. While I'm not a Texan, I am a Ks. prairie girl through and through. Take me to the city but always lead me back to the country. Flat open plains with miles and miles of stars. <br /><br />Lovingly,<br />YolandaYolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728042597055536307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-44205621370843981062010-02-17T08:02:25.216-05:002010-02-17T08:02:25.216-05:00Amanda,
God has definitely blessed you among oth...Amanda, <br /><br />God has definitely blessed you among other things with wonderful writing skills. Thank you for sharing my Texas with me. I love seeing my man who always wears his boots even with his suits. Yes, I too love the diversity and variety of living in Texas and having family near by as well. <br /><br />Thanks again for sharing your experience with the blog community.<br /><br />Grace and PeaceSylvia's Songhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08458602317480746957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-11570603014191271042010-02-17T01:37:36.689-05:002010-02-17T01:37:36.689-05:00I love that wore my cowboy boots all day today, li...I love that wore my cowboy boots all day today, literally from 8 a.m. until getting home from Bible study at 9:15, and my feet never hurt. I love that my daddy, who was born and raised in Junction, TX always speaks a bit slower and with more of a drawl when he gets back from spending time in the Hill Country. I love that one of the first songs my little girl learned completely was "Deep in the Heart of Texas." I love that the Rodeo is here in only a few short weeks...yee haw! (this post was so up my alley).FitzandMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418134906423614152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-60163702406614077812010-02-17T01:28:23.127-05:002010-02-17T01:28:23.127-05:00This could easily be my favorite post ever. I come...This could easily be my favorite post ever. I come from a family born out of Colorado, so being the VERY FIRST in my family born and raised in Texas, it's no doubt that it holds a very dear place in my heart. I'm a true Texan and so proud of it. And this explains everything perfectly.Lindsee Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764774489394905110noreply@blogger.com