Washington on the Brazos

Gabriele and Andy came up with the great idea of having a picnic at the Washington-on-the-Brazos historic site/state park. A bit of Texas state history: the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed on March 2, 1836 in the town of Washington (on the Brazos river, of course). The park actually encompasses the historic town site and is a great place to see lots of Texas wildflowers in the spring.

Yummy food! Thanks to Gabs and Andy for providing sandwich fixings, drinks, and chips!

This is Matt's favorite photo. We walked along this trail for about an hour. The weather was truly perfect (sunny, not too hot).

All we need in this photo is a cow or a horse, and it would be 100% Texas!

Gabriele and Matt in front of "Independence Hall."

Beautiful flowers. We need to buy a Texas wildflowers book, because I have no idea what these are!