These Boots Were Made for Eatin'

The boys and I went to the Food Bank this week. In the main lobby they had these boots built out of cans of beans. I love the stars on the sides made out of the yellow part of the label. The boots are 10 feet tall!!! The lady who heads up the Food Bank garden told us that different architectural firms compete each year to raise hunger awareness. The winner is displayed in the San Antonio Food Bank lobby until the following year. Ford, Powell and Carson, Inc., won for 2009. Their winning design is called, "Canballero Boots - Kickin' Hunger Texas Style". Here is a link to a story about it online:

http://sanantonio.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/stories/2009/12/28/story3.html

If you want to volunteer and you like working outside you should take a day and work in the Food Bank garden. We had such a great time. The weather is perfect for it right now!  One of the highlights for the boys was the runway for Kelly Air Force base is right beside the garden. We got buzzed a few times.  It was so cool. I actually got a bit emotional on the first pass over. It was a good reminder of the men and women in the armed forces who spend their lives training and working to be the best at what they do. They do this to keep us safe. It makes you feel pretty humble and thankful.