Tag Archives: Views of the Neighborhood

Views of the Neighborhood – Happy New Year

With a few short hours from wrapping up 2023, we at our house wish you a Happy and Prosperous New Year. I think Twiggy says it best. (I have to wonder how she learned to operate the printer)

Views of the Neighborhood – Happy Holidays from Our House to Yours

Wishing you and yours a Happy and Peaceful Holiday Season.

Views of the Neighborhood – Decorations

Today, we will cruise the neighborhood and highlight some of the decorations. We are catered by Bufalina of Austin, and our entertainment is Carpool Karaoke. Menu pizza marinara – tomato, garlic, oregano margherita – tomato, mozzarella, basil, parm red pie – tomato, double garlic, double parm, chili flake, oregano pepperoni calabrese – tomato, salami, mozzarella, […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Trail of Lights

We are going to visit the Trail of Lights in Lakeway. This annual tradition is under the auspices of the Lakeway Parks and Recreation. We are catered by Interstellar BBQ of Austin. Our entertainment is Martina Mc Bride and Elvis. Menu BEEF KIELBASA All beef traditional Polish-style sausage in a pork casing JALAPEÑO POPPER SAUSAGE […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Walk of Lights

The annual Lakeway Walk of Lights officially opened on Friday. Using my time travel alarm, we are going back to join the festivities. We’re being catered by Craigo’s pizza, and there are smores and hot chocolate as well. Our entertainment is Michael Bublé. Let’s go. The giant screen is playing A Christmas Story and one […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Artist Gordon A. Phillipson

Today, we are visiting Lakeway City Hall, where an exhibit of artist Gordon A. Phillipson is underway. In fact, we are in time to attend a reception in his honor. We are being catered by L’Oca d’Oro of Austin. Our entertainment is Peter Paul and Mary. Brunch Menu Fresh Mozzarella, butternut squash caponata, pepitas Polpette, […]

Views of the Neighborhood – In Search of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is not the kind of holiday where you see a lot of decorations. I found evidence of a spirit of Thanksgiving and want to share it with you. We are catered by  Franklin Barbeque of Austin. Our entertainment is Dee Dee Sharp. Sandwiches Brisket Pulled Pork Turkey Chopped Beef Tipsy Texan Sides Potato Salad […]

Views of Neighborhood – Arbor Day – Tree Planting

Our parks team had a great time planting trees with the community volunteers this weekend for Texas Arbor Day. Six live oak trees were planted in the median of Lakeway Boulevard thanks to the help of nearly 30 residents, led by our city forester, and participation by Davey Tree, Mayor Pro Tem Mastrangelo, and Councilmember […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Emergency Services

Today, we are visiting the Travis County Emergency Services display. The purpose of the collection is to educate residents of the county on the services available. We are catered by Lynny’s of Austin. Our entertainment is The Ohio Players. It is a cloudy day, but the rain has stopped. We are early to the event, […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Witches Ride

Today, we are attending the witch’s ride in Lakeway. This is an annual celebration of Halloween and includes events as well as an opportunity for the community to dress up and ride in a parade. There are a ton of things to see. There will be food at the event so we will eat there. […]