The Heart of Texas

This past weekend Ken and I flew to Texas, and stepped back into “Southern Hospitality” as we celebrated yet another Hubbard family wedding.

You know since January,  I‘ve learned  there’s a lot to be said for “non traditional” weddings. 

Karen and Steve tied the knot at “Villa Sienna” here in Gilbert just two months go. While, Cory and Lori wedded at  “The McKinney Bed & Breakfast”  in McKinney, Texas.

Our weekend was astonishing!

According to their website, Vicki describes this historic rendezvous:

 “I was born in 1890.  I was what they called a shotgun house. When I was 70 years old, in the 1950s, I grew into a bigger house with a den and a real kitchen. And then, in the 1980's (Yeah, I was 100!) someone placed a big ole hat on me and made me two stories! “

Maybe you are unaware, but I grew up in Texas.  I still put my hand over my heart when I hear “Deep in the Heart of Texas”.  Texans still say:

·         “May I get that door for you.” 

·         “Yes, I would love a glass of water, thank you.”

·          “I am soooooooooo sorry, I did not see you!”

I love “Texas Southern Hospitality”.

Simply put “ Texas Southern Hospitality” is true etiquette .  Mother used to say, “Good manners count, and people notice.” 

In McKinney, the entire community cared.  Shopkeepers, the day spa, the staff at Massage Envy and Rick’s Chophouse (our dinner spot) asked about where we were staying, and if everything was ok. People were kind, generous, and grateful.

Vicki, stayed up late and got up early.  Wayne served coffee, and refilled water glasses.  They provided  for our needs, but also often  things we never considered: fresh baked biscotti served upstairs every morning before breakfast.

The Texas generosity made our entire weekend a grand retreat!  I came away from the excursion with a renewed sense that manners do matter.  Good manners in today’s world are really welcomed by all.

Thank you Vicki, Wayne and McKinney, Texas  for allowing us to celebrate in  your home.
Visit their website: www.mckinneybedandbreakfast.com