Williamsburg Settlement Announces June YOTM Winner

Kelly and Lucas have lived in the Settlement for the past six years. They were, as so many have said in the past, particularly drawn to the established trees, beautiful yards and large lots.

Lucas works in the oil and gas industry (Kelly doesn’t really know what he’s done for the past 13 years, just that he dragged her to Pittsburgh, Ft. Worth and then back to Houston again)! For the past three years, Kelly has worked for a direct response fundraising agency, helping her food bank clients raise donations through direct mail, email and online campaigns.

When they first bought the house, the yard was quite beautiful, thanks to a giant agave plant that some of you may remember. Unfortunately, the freeze in February of 2021 took out said giant agave, along with many other plants in the yard. But for some reason, the evil sago palm/dog killer that Kelly hates and tries to let die, just keeps on thriving. 

Since the freeze, Kelly and Lucas have lived in a state of “front yard depression”, just letting whatever happened happen … aside from regular visits from Texas Green Turf to keep the grass looking green and lush. They are quite proud of their grass! The three large pine trees, which really need to be checked by an arborist, drop pinecones aplenty throughout the year. The rose bushes are mostly left to grow wild and do their own thing (because of nature and thorns!). The foxtail ferns are lovely, especially since they keep coming back every year. There is a big bushy palm thingy that remains unidentified … mostly due to lack of trying … which looks best at the beginning of spring when it’s growing back and hasn’t quite taken over the rose bushes. Kelly and Lucas hope to do more with their yard in the coming year … or years. “We’ll see.”- Kelly.

Congratulations to Kelly and Lucas!!