Tracie P and I traveled east today from Austin to Houston for the Levy family reunion this weekend, with a lot of Levys and Parzens and Rosenbergs coming in from the east and west coasts and Indiana.

It’s Texas Bluebonnet season and wow, what a gorgeous drive today from Austin, with folks braking everywhere to admire the beautiful springtime fields!

We couldn’t resist a quick roll in the Bluebonnets… ;-)

And I know BrooklynGuy will never forgive me but I also couldn’t resist Welch’s Grape Soda — icy cold, in a GLASS BOTTLE — at the Southside Market in Elgin, Texas.

The brisket was very good, the sausage excellent. Sides also tasty. Highly recommended, especially for the Southside Market hot sauce.