Snow in Texas

It was 75 degrees on monday and 20 degrees and snowing by wednesday afternoon. I don't get it. I knew it was supposed to get cold but we live in Texas for goodness sakes! The snow stuck and was still on the ground thursday morning. Its nice to see snow but I wish it could be 80 degrees and snow at the same time.

Back in the Big D

I'm back home and trying to get back to normal. My house is a wreck, I have enough laundry to do to last we well into 2007, and work is crazy right now.

I had a great time in Florida and it was great to see my friend Liz.

Thanksgiving in the Sunshine State

Thanksgiving was nice and the food was great. Dad and I made 4 trips to CVS within 24 hours and bought something we didn't need everytime. Any excuse to get out of the house while everyone was cooking. Each time we went we came back with more alcohol. I'm not sure how that happened, but I wasn't complaining. While we waitd for the food to be ready, Dad and I played bachy (sp?) ball and shuffle board. He won every game and was bragging about being the athlete of the family. Itold him, I wouldn't be dragging too loud about being good at old people sports!

This is Dad and I on our way to the store for the third time.

We brought some frosty beverages along the way and I wasn't sure what the rules were for drinking in the golfcart. I guess they are just about the same if you are in a car. Either way, I asked Dad, "What do we do if a cop pulls us over?" He told me, "Throw your beer at him and run like hell!" Don't worry Grandma, I didn't do it!

Here is a picture of me after we finally made it to the store.

We ate dinner and then I took a nap. of course Dad has to take a picture of me waking up...

Today Dad had a softball game so I got up and went with him. He is a really good hitter (for his age, of course...hehe) but he was a little rusty in the first few innings with defense. He swears he hasn't had any errors in 3 or 4 weeks but I still don't believe him. Either way, he played really well and scored about 3 runs. The final score was 19-6. They beat the other team of old guys pretty good.

After Dad's game we came home hung out for a little while so Dad could get showered and then headed out for a drink in the square. We took the golf cart out to Sumter Landing and had a drink at Gators. The whole area is pretty crowded. We went looking for a seat on the patio but they were full everywhere so we just got our drinks (which were 2-for-1) and just hung out on the bench outside.

The weather here is really nice, in the mid 70's. It was a little chilly this morning but it warmed up after softball. My friend Liz is coming to visit from Fort Lauderdale tonight so that will be fun to see her. I'll be sure to keep you all posted on the rest of my trip!

Hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving and remembered all that you are thankful for.

HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all! Hope everyone enjoys the turkey!

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

I'm baaaaaaack.......

I decided that I'm not going to let the weirdos run me out!

Yesterday I went to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular with 4 other girls. It definetly got me into the christmas spirit. The seats could have been a little better (I had never been to this venue), oh well, lesson learned. Either way, it was a GREAT show and I would suggest everyone to attend if they are touring in a city near you. I have never seen the Rockette's before and they were just as I had imagined. I loved it! I had a couple favorite parts...The Parade of Wooden Soliders was really cool and so was the Nutcracker and then 12 Days of Christmas.

Date Night...Again

Dylan called me at work on Tuesday afternoon saying that he had another surprise for me. I honestly thought he had forgotten about our little date night cause we hadn't talked about it. Anyways, so he calls and says that I have to meet him somewhere after work around 5 but he couldn't tell me till later. I was ok with it, although the suspense was weighing on me. He calls around 3 and says, he thinks I have been stressed lately so he got me a mani pedi (manicure and pedicure) and the appointment was at 5. He wasn't going, just tried to throw me for a loop. After that we had planned to meet for appetizers and a drink then head home. I thought it was a great plan...well, it didn't exactly turn out that well. I was running low on gas, so I figured I would go right after work, then I heard about my mani pedi and figure I'll just go to Colleyville (where the appointment was) and get gas there. There are no gas stations between my office and where I was going. So, of course, with my luck, I ran out of gas on the highway. Funny part about it...I've run out in the EXACT same spot 3 times. I swear it has to be the way the road is slanted because that is just not right. Anyways, I waited in the 104 degree weather for my mom to come bring me gas. By that time I had called the salon to find out they closed at 6 so I wouldn't be able to make it in. So I get the gas, then head to my Mom's to get her camera that Dylan wanted to use. When I get there, she tells me she had it in the car...so now I have to drive all the way back to Irving (where I live). I call Dylan and because I had my appointment he was still at the office and then his boss saw him and asked to talk to him, for a minute, which turned into an hour. Needless to say I got home around 8, Dylan got home around 8:45 and picked up Chipotle on the way home. At least we got to spend an hour together, right???

I did get my mani pedi yesterday and it was awesome. I could understand everything they were saying and they weren't talking about me in another language to eachother. They spent extra time massaging my feet, legs, hands, and arms. I was unbelievable!

Polar bear genitals shrinking due to pollution

This story was on MSNBC.com today.

I want to know who monitors these things and WHY???

Check out this story.

Date Night

Tuesday nights are now Dylan and I's date night. This is the beginning of his busy time of the year so we decided that Tuesday nights we would do something no matter what. As our first date night, Dylan surprised me and wouldn't tell me what the plan was. He just said we had somewhere to be at 8:15. I was wearing a linen skirt and flip flops. He made me close my eyes and finally let me open them once we pulled into the parking lot. He made an appointment and scheduled us dance lessons! This was the last thing I thought he would do and it was so much fun. We learned basic steps to Salsa and the Merengue. He totally caught me off guard and surprised me!

Happy Birthday Vicki!

Vicki is in Cancun soaking up the sun but I figured I could wish her a Happy Birthday anyways!

Busy Weekend

Dylan's parents were in town this weekend. Dylan and his Dad got a few things done around the house that Carmen had managed to destroy so that was nice.

My Dad gets in town on thursday. It will be nice to see him and I'm sure the boys will be excited. Its just like a weekend long party when he is in town.

We finally got a coffee table today and a computer desk at Ikea. I LOVE that place! If you've never been you really need to go, just once.

Vicki is in Cancun this week and gets back on thursday. I'm sure she is having fun.

The boys start school next monday. I just can't believe summer is over!

Cancun

I had a great time in Cancun last weekend. I'm still trying to recover from the lack of sleep but I wouldn't change a thing...

There were 2 ceremonies. One in a church, full mass (it was a catholic wedding) and the other on the beach at the hotel. Both were beautiful!

Here are some pics.

Me and Pais, we just got to the hotel.

Church CeremonyBride and her Dad
The beach ceremony...before the guests were seated.

The Bridesmaids on the beach

Bride and Groom

Bride and Groom

Prayers Needed

My Aunt Cindy passed away yesterday from cancer, please say a prayer for my Uncle Mike and cousin Heather.

Yesterday I helped host a shower for my friend who is getting married next weekend. We had a really good time. It started at 4pm and I got home around 12. For those of you who don't know what goes on at a wedding shower here is a little break down...

We Eat...

We Play Games... (these are the winners of the toilet paper bride game)

We Talk...Oh Boy, do we talk...

The bride-to-be opens gifts...

We drink... and then this happens...

Today I went to my Mom's for dinner and a little swimming. Vicki and the boys came over and we just hung out and played all day. Carmen is pooped and so are we but we had a good time and dinner was AWESOME!

I planted this palm tree today. I bought the pot about a week ago and then saw this palm tree when I went to Walmart the other day and thought it would be perfect. So, I woke up this morning and planted myself a tree. Now, I'm off to another wedding shower. This is my last one for the season and the wedding is next week in Cancun so I'm really not going to complain. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

T.O. Baby

I went to Wal-mart after work yesterday to pick up a few things...Planting dirt, flowers, plants, that sort of thing. As I'm walking through the store I see that its roped off and there are about 100 people standing in a line. I'm wondering what all the buzz is about... Then I see camera flashes and TV camera's. I snuck my way up the rope and looked to see what all the comotion was about. Craziest thing...Terrell Owens was sitting at a table having a book signing. It was a mad house. Needless to say, I got my things and checked out in the Garden department. But it was kind of cool to just happen to walk up on him.

Today Carmen ate 6 more pairs of my shoes. I accidently left the bedroom door open. I seriously thought I just might strangle her when I got home from work.

Pairs of shoes Carmen has chewed up to date: 14
Number of times I have blamed this on Dylan and "his" dog: 14
Pairs of shoes that have been replaced: 1
Pairs of shoes I better get this weekend: 13

The one good thing...We now have room on the closet floor to put the clothes that need to go to the cleaners, instead of just throwing them in a pile in the bedroom.

I only took a picture of 4 shoes, Dylan was tired of digging through the trash for the rest of them.

Happy Fourth of July!

Carmen and I spent the day at Liz's house. There were a total of 5 dogs there. We all swam then it started to rain so we took the gathering inside. Carmen had tons of fun swimming and playing with the other dogs.

Carmen in the pool with Avery

Carmen and Avery playing, while Mya watches.

Awwww...Isn't she cute!

Avery chasing Carmen.

Carmen taking a break.

Avery and Carmen playing inside.

Liz and Bridgett

Poor Chuy tried to keep up with the big dogs but just couldn't catch them.

Rainbow I saw when I got home tonight.

Ali's wedding

One of my friends, Alison, got married on saturday. The wedding was just beautiful.