100 Things around Hutto: 2010

A last rose 99/100

Honestly this shot has been taken months ago. It is one of my most favorite shots of this project. Its simple yet perfect.
Kind of like my idea of this project was once. It started out of a simple idea..take pictures from around the town. And yet it has become so much more, taken on so much meaning. I was going to use this as the last picture of the project. But looking at the calender and knowing there are just a few days left to the year Im trying to get myself motivated to get one last awesome shot for the big 1 0 0 !!!

Otto our Bavarian Hippo 98/100

Otto is a very special friend of mine, painted by our dear neighbor across the street. The little street we have moved to was full of surprises and wonderful neighbors we have gotten to know through the year. It has been a wonderful time.Thanks !

The firestationhouse Hippo 97 /100

So blue....96/100

Beautiful old church...through the trees 95/100

Watching you 94/100

Where the games take place 93/100

Misses Hippo spotted in a bikini 92/100

Mr Hippo gone swimming 91/100

Signs 90/100

Old streetsign I spotted in a parkinglot.

Misses Hippo 89/100

Powerlines 88/100

For many people probably a rather unpleasant scene, but to me it shows a bit beauty too. Beauty of the modern days, we should appreciate all the technology this modern age has brought to us. It hasnt always been like this.

MrHippo Elementary School Nadine Johnson 87/100

Chevy truck 86/100

All I wanted to do was stroll around the neighborhood not thinking I would "find" much at all. And there it was.... gotta love vintage... !

Snuffy's Bar & Grill 85/100

I have heard some pretty wonderful stories about snuffies. They offer live music, great food,football and good food and drinks !

The Texan Cafe 84/100

The oh so famous Texan cafe.

http://www.texancafe.net/

Gardenart 83/100

Running across downtown Hutto, trying to get some more great pictures of some Hippo's I ran by this beautiful hidden art. I couldnt resist taking a shot.

The water tower on the other site 82/100

We drove around a while that day trying to get a few more shots until I saw a neat location to get a shot from this beautiful watertower.

The Paper... 81/100

Another storefront building downtown Hutto.

@ Marios 80/100

I havnt had the chance to eat at marios yet but I have heard only great things. Love the hippo :)

http://www.mariosmexicanrestaurant.com/

Still standing 79/100

Another one...left to fall apart on its own .

The firestationhouse Hippo 78/100

The chapel 77/100

Right next t the lutheran cemetery lies this beautiful little chapel. A place for peace for sure.

All of life is a journey 76/ 100

Another wonderful shot form one of my recent walks through hutto. You hardly realize the beauty around yourself if you don't take the time to enjoy it.

What a beauty you are 75 / 100

What a beauty you are, originally uploaded by JG Photography and digital art {Julie}.

When I was younger I spent a lot of time with horses. Me and my best friend rode horses every other week, went to vacations on pony farms and more. I miss those days.
We spotted a few horses right next to one of the local parks, what a special moment it was for me to share my love for horses with my two girls !

On the way home 74/ 100


On our way home one night I couldnt resist the beautiful sunset with the wonderful watertower in the picture. Sunsets are just different here in Hutto.

Winterberries 73/ 100

You wouldnt think wintertime can be so beautiful. But it is, you just have to open your eyes and see the beauty around you.

72/ 100 Mehtodist Church

Such a beautiful old church down the road from the local Home depot. They had a major remodel in the last few months. Read more here

http://impactnews.com/georgetown-hutto-taylor/121-history/9610-discovery-united-methodist-church-of-hutto

Lake Granger 71/ 100

Lake Granger is about 20minutes from Hutto. Its a beautiful little place, not too crowded and you can enjoy a lovely afternoon with your family.

Butterflies 70/100

Hutto is actually in the direct migration route for many butterflies. They say the monarchs fly directly through Hutto in Spring and Fall. Unfortunately I havnt actually been able to capture a Monarch yet, but many others that fly during those seasons through Hutto, and each one is really unique in their own way.
http://www.texasento.net/dplex.htm

Crape Myrtels 69/100

Before we moved to Hutto, I never really noticed Crape Myrtels thats much. Last spring they all caught my eye when they were blooming in such beautiful colors. Seriously an amazing scene when you drive through the streets of Hutto. And I'm proud to say we even planted our own in our back yard.

Mexican Hat 68/100

One of many wildflowers throughout the area !

Honoring the military 67/100

A little spot I found on one of our drives around the town. Well deserved.

Hutto Luterhan Cemetery 66/100

Just one of many beautiful old cemeteries in Hutto. History is all around us and shouldnt be forgotten !

Historic east street 65/100

Most buildings on east street and main street were mostly destoryed in a huge fire in 1902. So i find it even more important to save todays history as much as we can. But read more about the actual history...
http://www.hutto-heritage-foundation.org/HISTORY_OF_THE_HUTTO_TEXAS_COMMUNITY.htm

Wildflowers of Hutto 64

These amazing little flowers pop up everywhere throughout the are in the late spring early summer months.

More info :) here
http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=gapu