Katy City Limits

Where in Katy Are The Smith Family Team

Today we are in Lakes of Bella Tara - stop by and see us at 11507 Via Fontana Ct.

Smith Family Team in Firethorne Today

Today the Smith Family Team will be working in Firethorne a subdivision located about 32 miles west of Houston Tx.  It consists of 1400 acres of beautiful homes and amenities.  The development includes a resort-style, multi-level swim center, sports fields, tennis courts parks, playgrounds, and community center with meeting rooms and indoor exercise facilities. 

Katy Area Listings

Lakes of Bella Terra

Were is the Smith Team in Lakes of Bella Terra?  This afternoon we will be at hosting Open Houses in the Custom Section of Lakes of Bella Terra........stop by if you're in the area.

A Day In The Life-

I'll be outside the Katy City Limits today in Cinco Ranch. About 4 times a year, the grandkids do sleep over with Grandma Ellen & Grandpa Gary. Tonight's the night..... There are five of them 1 girl and 4 boys ranging in age from 1st grade to a senior in high school.  Do you remember visiting Grandma's house?  Was everything covered in plastic or sheets?  Well, I just move all the furniture (uncovered) against the walls and hope for the best.  Were do 5 kids sleep in a house where the 2 extra bedrooms are set up as a hobby room and a library.  And, I'm a 'not in my bed' kind of grandma. I'm open to suggestions.  I'm not even sure what kids eat....remember 'Auntie Mame'?  Of course not, you're too young.  Try googling it......I'm Grandma Mame.   Anyway, I'm open to any and all suggestions.  Just make sure they don't involve money.....with 5 grandkids, I'm broke.

My Favorite B&B

Great news! My favorite B&B outside the City Limits was just awarded the  

For more information.....Inn Above Onion Creek.

Exploring Outside The City Limits

We love living in 'Katy City Limits' - this little city west of Houston has much to offer.  But, sometimes we want to leave the city limits and explore. When that happens, one of my favorite websites for ideas is Texas Day Tripper. Check it out...... 

Carol King is a photographer and artist who provides her musings about the roads she explores. You can also find her on Facebook

Texas Day Tripper on Facebook.  Would like to get her to Katy ....opportunity for great photos.

Today In Katy Texas

It was a beautiful morning....so living in the burbs, I do what others in the burbs do....take Miss T. (my chabeagle) for a walk. We have Master Planned Communities in Katy Texas, which means walking, running and biking paths around beautiful lakes and trees.

Miss T. (the T stands for Trouble) weighs about 12 pounds and stands about 6 inches high. I weigh about **** and stand about 5'1". Neither of us has legs. The walk around Park Lake and South Park Lakes in Cinco Ranch  is about 2.5 miles packed full of adventure and danger. The adventure consists of squirrels, ducks, heron and all varieties of birds.  The danger consists of other, walkers, runners and their dogs.  Miss T. does not know that she is a 'little' dog.  She needs to protect her human from all other humans and dogs. She wanted to attack all we met on the trail around the lakes.  Unfortunately, even after reading every book Cesar Millan has written and watched every episode of 'Dog Whisper', Miss T. is the Leader of the Pack, not the human.  Miss T. managed to protect me from Pit Bulls, Labs, Mixed Breeds and even a baby 'white fluffy thing'. We may need intervention but, we still enjoy our walk.

The morning walk around the Lakes is a invigorating workout for us both - remember we have no legs.  It takes the two of us twice as many steps to get around that path as the others. The burbs (Katy anyway) is the place to be.

Keels & Wheels

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Hot Nights - Cool Jazz

There is tradition and pride within the City Limits of Katy.  It's about sports (especially football) families, hunting, fishing and church.  Sometimes we forget what is just outside our City Limits.  We are fortunate in having our small town but, also being part of the 'Katy area' which is outside the 'City of Katy'. 

Last night we spent an evening of fun and relaxation with friends listening to jazz at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch.  The music was preformed by The Tyler Mire Combo - they were great.  LaCenterra will be providing 'Hot Nights - Cool Jazz' thru the end of August.

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