Tex’s Easter Trip with Mr. and Mrs. Normann-Petersen

Tex’s Easter Trip with

Mr. and Mrs. Normann-Petersen

On Friday, March 25, 2016 Tex left his home in Houston, Texas to go to the Ranch with Mr. and Mrs.  Normann-Petersen.   Tex, Mr. and Mrs. Normann-Petersen celebrated Easter at the Ranch and together they answered together the following questions:

1.    Where is Tex?  Tex is at the Ranch in Bay City, TX with Mr. and Mrs. Normann-Petersen enjoying their family and celebrating Easter.

2. What is the geography like there? Bay City lies in the southeastern part of Texas on the Gulf of Mexico.  Bay City is a small farming community located in Matagorda County.  Since it is on Gulf Coast the area is very flat with a few Mesquite trees and has had its fair share of hurricanes and tropical storms.

3. What are typical foods that are eaten there?   What type of foods do you and family and friends like to eat?  Many types of food are eaten Ranch.  Mrs. Normann-Petersen’s father-in-law is from Denmark, therefore we traditionally eat many Danish dishes.  For example, herring, salmon, capers, rye bread, and Italian salad are served at Danish lunch; duck is served instead of turkey for Thanksgiving Christmas Dinner; but we do eat normal American cuisine such as crawfish, shrimp, and steak!  For Easter lunch we ate Lamb Chops, Asparagus, Deviled Eggs, Dewberry Pie, Mrs. Normann-Petersen’s favorite dessert!

4. What types of jobs are there?   Many people who live Bay City are famers, or they work for the South Texas Nuclear Project, the hospital, or the local school district.

5. What are the popular sports or games played there?  What popular sports or games interest you, your family, and your friends?  During spring time Mrs. Normann-Petersen enjoys cheering on the Sugar Land Skeeters and picking Dewberries with her husband and mother-in-law; during the summer we go fishing at the Bay House; and during the fall and winter we enjoy cheering on the Houston Texans.

6. Where are you going next Tex? Give us a hint and see if we can figure it before you get there! Tex’s clue is at the end of this post.

7. Tex, can you include any pictures of yourself and surrounding area and/or landmarks?  Please see the pictures below of Tex’s Easter Trip with Mr. and Mrs. Normann-Petersen at the Ranch!

Here is Tex enjoying pink flowers, purple flowers, and fake sunflowers.

Tex helped Mrs. Normann-Petersen drive the Tractor to the Rice Field.

After working on the tractor, Mrs. Normann-Petersen and Tex went on a bike ride.

After all of the hard work made Tex and Jake, Mr. and Mrs. Normann-Petersen’s German Shorthair Pointer, tired.  Tex and Jake took a nap together but not before Jake had to smell Tex!

After nap time, Mrs. Normann-Petersen was ready to dye eggs with Cousin Allison’s daughters’ Isabel and Genevieve. 

The next day was Easter Sunday and Tex and Mr. and Mrs. Normann-Petersen woke up early to attend 7:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City.  After mass we came back to hunt Easter Eggs, and play with the confetti eggs!  Here is Mrs. Normann-Petersen, Tex, and Jake looking for Easter Eggs.

Here is Tex being silly with Mr. Normann-Petersen and his mother Cornelia.  They were having fun with the confetti eggs.

Tex like the Easter Egg Hunt and the Peeps!

After hunting for eggs, everyone sat for a scrumptious Easter lunch: ham, asparagus, deviled eggs, and dewberry pie.  Tex liked the dewberry pie and centerpieces the best!

For more information on Bay City, TX and Holy Cross Catholic Church please visit the websites below:

            http://www.cityofbaycity.org/

            http://www.holycrossbaycity.org/

Tex's clue for his next stop:  This dinner and celebration took place outside and included an water creature known as mud bugs.  Can you guess where Tex went on this next visit?  Please email Mrs. Normann-Petersen if you think you have a guess!

cnormannpetersen@stmorenews.com

Tex Runs Another 5K

Tex Goes to Impact A Hero

In November 2015, Tex went with Mrs. Normann-Petersen and to participate in Impact A Hero’s 5K.  Impact A Hero is an organization that helps the severely-wounded post 9/11 veterans and families with financial aid, resources, and friendships.  Impact A Hero is well attended every year by veterans, their friends and families as well as community members.  This year 12,000 families and athletes gather to cheer on Tex, Mrs. Normann-Petersen, their families, and friends.  With the help of Mrs. Normann-Petersen, Tex answered the following questions:

1.    Where is Tex?  Tex is at Cinco Ranch High School participating in Impact a Hero’s Annual 5K.  Cinco Ranch is located at 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX. 

2.  What is the geography like there? There are many tall buildings and many noisy vehicles whizzing by the Co-Cathedral.  Inside the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is a beautiful hand-crafted pipe organ and amazing stained glass windows and statues.

2. What are typical foods that are eaten there?   What type of foods do you and family and friends like to eat?  Everyone who attended this year’s Impact A Hero like a variety of foods.  It is too hard to list all of the favorite foods here, but some of the favorites are seafood, Italian, cheeseburgers, and desserts.  All the participants received water, fruit and snacks after the race.

3. What types of jobs are there?  Since there were approximately 12,000 people that attended the 5K there were many jobs represented but some of the common are found at the 5K are Active Military, Veterans, Teachers, Students, and Support Staff.

4. What are the popular sports or games played there?  What popular sports or games interest you, your family, and your friends?  Some of the participant’s favorite sports are running, swimming, football, soccer, track and baseball.

5. Tex, can you include any pictures of yourself and surrounding area and/or landmarks?  Please see the pictures below of Tex at Impact A Hero.

Here is Mrs. Normann-Petersen and Tex getting ready to begin the race.

Here is Tex and Mrs. Normann-Petersen at the halfway point on the bridge.

Here is Tex with Mrs. Normann-Petersen at the finish line.

For more information on Impact A Hero please visit the websites below:

http://impactplayer.org/event-registration/?ee=56

https://fundraising.active.com/event/2016ImpactAHero5K

Tex Goes to Steps 4 Students

On February 20, 2016, Tex went with Mrs. Normann-Petersen and Mrs. Vodehnal to Steps for Students.  Steps for Students is an annual Archdiocesan-wide 5K event that raises awareness of the importance of Catholic Education and money for Catholic education.  Steps for Students is well attended every year.  This year 12,000 families and athletes gather to cheer on Tex, Mrs. Vodehnal, and Mrs. Normann-Petersen, Ms. Coltharp their families, friends, and students.  With the help of Mrs. Vodehnal and Mrs. Normann-Petersen, Tex answered the following questions:

1.    Where is Tex?  Tex is at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in the heart of downtown Houston attending Steps for Students.  The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is located at 1111 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston 77002. 

2. What is the geography like there? There are many tall buildings and many noisy vehicles whizzing by the Co-Cathedral.  Inside the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is a beautiful hand-crafted pipe organ and amazing stained glass windows and statues.

3. What are typical foods that are eaten there?   What type of foods do you and family and friends like to eat?  Everyone who attended this year’s Steps for Students like a variety of foods.  It is too hard to list all of the favorite foods here, but some of the favorites are seafood, Italian, cheeseburgers, and desserts.  All the participants received water, fruit and snacks after the race.

4. What types of jobs are there?  Since there were 12,000 people that attended the 5K there were many jobs represented but some of the common are found at the Co-Cathedral and the 5K are Students, Clergy, Teachers, Faculty, and Support Staff.

5. What are the popular sports or games played there?  What popular sports or games interest you, your family, and your friends?  Some of the participant’s favorite sports are running, swimming, football, soccer, track and baseball.

6. Tex, can you include any pictures of yourself and surrounding area and/or landmarks?  Please see the pictures below of Tex at Steps for Students.

Here is Tex with Mrs. Normann-Petersen Mrs. Vodehnal, Riley and Carylina

Here is Tex at the Start Line!  On your mark!  Get set!    Go!

Here is Tex at the end of the race with Mrs. Normann-Petersen.  They were looking for water and bananas since they were very thirsty for water and hungry for bananas.  Bananas are a source of Potassium which your muscles need after they work hard.

 After the Steps for Students 5K race, Mr. and Mrs. Normann-Petersen along with Tex drove to San Antonio.  Mrs. Normann-Petersen participated in the Alamo Run’s 5K on Sunday, February 21, 2016.  Here is Mrs. Normann-Petersen and Tex getting ready for the race.

  

Here is Tex with Mrs. and Mr.  Normann-Petersen after completing the Alamo Run’s 5K.

For more information on Steps for Students please visit the website below:

www.firstgiving.com/stepsforstudents/

For more information on the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, please visit the website below:

http://www.sacredhearthouston.org/

For more information on the Alamo Run, please visit the website below:

http://www.alamorunfest.com/

Tex Celebrated Mardi Gras

On Tuesday, February 9, 2016 Tex celebrated Mardi Gras with the 3K M-F Class.  Tex and Mrs. Normann-Petersen answered together the following questions:

1.    Where is Tex?  Tex is at St. Thomas More Parish School, 5927 Wigton Dr. in  Houston, TX 77096

2. What is the geography like there? Houston lies in the southeastern part of Texas near the Gulf of Mexico.  Houston is considered to be in the coastal prairie of Texas.

3. What are typical foods that are eaten there?   What type of foods do you and family and friends like to eat?  King Cake, Fried Alligator, Frog Legs, Jambalaya, and Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo.

4. What types of jobs are there?  Priests, Principal, Administrators, Nurses, and Teachers.

5. What are the popular sports or games played there?  What popular sports or games interest you, your family, and your friends?  Some of the teacher’s favorite sports are swimming, tennis, golf, basketball, football, soccer, and baseball.

6. Where are you going next Tex? Give us a hint and see if we can figure it before you get there! Tex’s clue is at the end of this post.

7. Tex, can you include any pictures of yourself and surrounding area and/or landmarks?  Please see the pictures below of Tex having fun celebrating Mardi Gras!

Tex enjoyed watching the students make a Mardi Gras mask using glitter.  He also got to see Mardi Gras beads.  One bead was gold, another was purple, and the third was green.   

Tex  enjoyed sitting with Clifford, the Big Red dog, and enjoying the decorations.

For more information on Mardi Gras Celebrations, please visit the History Channel’s website below:

http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/mardi-gras

For more information on Galveston Mardi Gras and New Orleans Mardi Gras, please visit the websites below:

http://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/

http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/

Tex's clue for the next stop:

Can you guess where Tex went on this next visit?  Tex goes with Mr. and Mrs. Normann-Petersen to the Co-Cathedral for a race that has a lot of athletes and that directly benefits Catholic Education.   Please email Mrs. Normann-Petersen if you think you have a guess! cnormannpetersen@stmorenews.com

Tex Goes Wild at Crocodile Encounter

On February 6, 2016 Tex went with Mr. and Mrs. Normann-Petersen to visit Houston’s only reptile zoo, the Crocodile Encounter.  Tex, Mr. and Mrs. Normann-Petersen had adventure learning about alligators, crocodiles, and capybara, and celebrating their nephew, Connor’s Birthday.  Tex and Mrs. Normann-Petersen answered together the following questions:

1.  Where is Tex?  Tex is on an adventure with Mr. and Mrs. Normann-Petersen learning about alligators, crocodiles, and capybaras at the Crocodile Encounter. 

2. What is the geography like there? Crocodile Encounter is located in Angleton, TX which is a city and the county seat of Brazoria County.  Brazoria County lies in the southeastern part of Texas near the Gulf of Mexico and is within the Woodlands, Houston, and Sugar Land metropolitan area.  Angleton is located at the intersection of State Highway 288, State Highway 25, and the Union Pacific Railroad.

3. What are typical foods that are eaten there?   What type of foods do you and family and friends like to eat?  Our tour guide told us that visitors should not eat food during the tour of Crocodile Encounter because you will be too busy learning about the reptiles.  But the tour guide did share with Tex and the other visitors that after they were finished then could enjoy cake with the Birthday Boy!  Alligators and crocodiles are carnivores and they typically will eat fish, insects, snails, crustaceans, worms, alligator gar, turtles, and various mammals, particularly nutria and muskrat, as well as birds, buffalo, wild boar, deer, and other reptiles.  The pigs are omnivores like people, but the  pigs eat bugs, vegetables, and fruit.  The tortoises eat a wide variety of plants including vegetables, flowers, berries, and grasses.

When Tex asked the tour guide what did the alligators and crocodiles eat at the Crocodile Encounter.  The tour guide said that they eat mainly raw chicken parts.

4. What types of jobs are there?  At the Crocodile Encounter the types of jobs are the owner, the tour guides, and the zoo-keepers who take care of the animals and reptiles that live there.

5. What are the popular sports or games played there?  What popular sports or games interest you, your family, and your friends?  The people that work at Crocodile Encounter and the visitors who come to learn about the reptiles enjoy participating in all types of sports from swimming to basketball, soccer, and football.  They also enjoy rooting the hometown favorites: the Houston Astros, and the Sugar Land Skeeters, the Houston Rockets, the Houston Texans, and the Houston Dynamo.

6. Where are you going next Tex? Give us a hint and see if we can figure it before you get there! Tex’s clue is at the end of this post.

7. Tex, can you include any pictures of yourself and surrounding area and/or landmarks?  Please see the pictures below of Tex at the Crocodile Encounter.

Here is Tex at the start of the tour at Crocodile Encounter.

Here is Tex with the tortoises.

Here is Tex with the Farm Pigs and the Potbelly Pigs.  Tex liked the Potbelly Pigs the best!

After Tex watched the pigs he got see some elliptical waterbucks, which are mammals that are related to the deer.

Finally after the tortoises, the pigs, and the elliptical waterbucks, Tex and the other guests on the tour got to meet the Alligators and Crocodiles.  Here are a few pictures.  The first four pictures are of Sultan, an alligator.  The last pictures of a Nile Crocodile. 

The Nile Crocodile

After the tour everyone enjoyed cake and wished Connor a Happy Birthday and took pictures with each other.  Here is Connor and Riley with Mr. and Mrs. Normann-Petersen and Tex. 

 For more information on the Crocodile Encounter please contact the staff at the information below:

Crocodile Encounter

23231 CR 48

Angleton, TX  77515

281-595-2232

crocodileencounter@gmail.com

http://www.thecrocodileexperience.com/

Tex's clue for the next stop: Tex attends a celebration at St. Thomas More Parish School that always takes place the day before Ash Wednesday.  This celebration is usually includes parades, fun music, masks, and a yummy a dessert.  Can you guess where Tex went on this next visit?