Redneck Olympics 2012

Our buds, Tiffany, Michael, Darr, and Jeanne came for the weekend to turkey hunt last month. When they drove up at the ranch house, they got out of the car and Tiffany and Michael were wearing shirts announcing that they were pregnant. I almost cried I was so happy! They are expecting twins later this year! We had a blast hanging out at the Lacy Ranch and Michael even got a gobbler. We ate too much and laughed a LOT! We started a tradition (well, I think it should be a tradition) with the Redneck Olympics. Tiffany and Michael brought a set of games for us to play. Bean bag toss, ladder ball, and well, I can't remember the third game right now, but it was a blast! We teamed up by couples and the competition got pretty heated. Michael and Tiffany won the first annual Redneck Olympics, but please note that Leland and I will be practicing for next year! We celebrated Michael's birthday with our version of a cookie cake, which turned out kind of charred, but it was edible!

Happy birthday Liam, Watson, Whitney, the Megans, and Dado!

I know a lot of people born in March. Lane went to two birthday parties in March. Liam turned one and Watson turned two! Liam's b-day party was on St. Patty's Day, so we dressed in green. Liam was so cute in a onesie with a St. Patty's Day tie embroidered on it.

We didn't get a pic with Watson. He was a very popular guy at his party. We got to hang out at the T Star Ranch in Water Valley for Watson's party and take pics with a horse and on a saddle. It was a lot of fun. It was a beautiful day to boot. My dad turns 65 tomorrow. Happy birthday to the best father a girl could ask for. He has always been so supportive of me and I try every day to be more like him. That is how highly I think of him. I love you so much, Dad! Happy birthday to Megan C., Megan H, Whitney, Liam, Watson, and Dado!!

Congratulations

I'm a little behind on my blogging! Congrats are in order to Leland's cousin Lacy and her husband Jon on the arrival of their third little boy, Brogan Louis! He was born July 6, 6:55 AM, 8 pounds, 10 ounces, 21.5''. Also, congratulations to Kristen, my Bunco buddy, and her husband Ross on the birth of John Hardin on July 15th. We are so happy for you guys. Enjoy this special time.

Crystal's Bridal Shower

I helped throw a shower for my sweet friend, Crystal Carter, in June. I have known Crystal since she moved to Waco when we were 13. We became close in high school our sophomore year when we were the only sophomores on the varsity cheerleading squad (I was one of the mascots, she was a cheerleader). We have so many memories together. The other hostesses were Genny, Whitney, Jennifer, and Rachel. It was a nice brunch-time affair complete with two kinds of breakfast casserole (one was vegetarian b/c Crystal is a vegetarian) and mimosas. I have to give Leland credit for helping with the shower. He saved the day and carved a huge watermelon for me into a watermelon bowl...thank you Mr. Martha Stewart! Crystal looked beautiful in a white dress--very bridal! It was so good to see her. She lives in L.A. now, so we don't see her very often. Crystal is marrying Kevin Abad in September. They actually got engaged on the same beach in Costa Rica where Leland and I honeymooned. :) Congrats Crystal! We love you.

San Angelo Aggie Moms Club Style Show and Brunch

Johnna, Tara, and Laura

I am at it again. I modeled in the Aggie Mom's Style Show this month and had a blast. I was invited to sit at the Turner's table and the theme was Doctor Chocolate. He is a vet and they like chocolate, so they put the two together. Check out the scrubs chair covers and the chocolate fountain. Unfortunately I didn't get any pics of me in my outfit that I modeled, but it was a lot of fun and I will definitely try to go again next year. Nevie also hosted a table and her theme was snowmen. It turned about very well. I also won a one hour massage from Aunt Judy.....ahhhhhhh! Can't wait to go.

Prince Reception

We drove to Dallas for a quick trip for a 'back from the destination wedding' reception for Tiffany and Michael. They are two of my friends from Dallas that I met at work at American Appraisal. The three of us would go have lunch together often and they fell in love. They married in Mexico in October. We are so happy they found each other. They are a great couple. Congratulations and best wishes Tiff and M! Also, thank you Megan and Steve and Brooklyn for letting us stay at your house.

Remembering Colin

My heart is heavy this week. Sunday would've been my friend Colin's 30th birthday. He was murdered in a car-jacking incident in Lubbock in August 2002. He was a great friend. He had the biggest smile and brightest blue eyes. His eyes sparkled with his joy for life and he had an infectious laugh. People were drawn to him....they just wanted to be around him because he was always so much fun to be around and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. Susan (Colin's mom), we are praying for you. Colin, we love you and miss you and rejoice in the fact that we'll see you again in a better place.

September Dallas Trip

Above - Whitney, Laura and Hayden (notice the green kitchen....Whitney's kitchen is where I got the idea to paint my kitchen green)
Below- Laura and Macy Ann




I went to Dallas month to visit my friends, my friend's new babies, and for a bachelorette party. First, I got to meet Hayden. She is just a perfect doll. She is very long! I think she is the tallest 5-month-old I have ever seen! She was just a little angel and it was so good to see Whitney. I went to supper club with my Dallas friends on Friday night. It was so good to see everyone. I got to see Ashley's beautiful, new engagement ring and we got to use Heather and Richard's new wedding presents....dishes and that sort of thing (the kind of stuff that most girls love). I stayed with my friends Mike and Jennifer on Friday night and got to meet Macy. She is a beautiful baby and so sweet. I wanted to take her home with me! On Saturday, I had lunch with my mema, went shopping with Laurel, and then went to Tiff's bachelorette. We had a blast. We went out to eat and then to Sharee's house for drinks and cookie cake. Tiff loves cookie cake. She is getting married to Michael in two weeks in Mexico. The three of us used to lunch together at my old appraisal firm in Dallas. They fell in love and now they're gettin' hitched! I am so happy for them. Congratulations and best wishes Tiffany and Michael!

Meeting Madelyn Claire

Welcome to the world Madelyn Claire! Our friends, Ashley and Justin, delivered a happy, healthy, 8 pound, 12 ounce baby girl yesterday in San Angelo. We went to meet her today and she was a perfect angel. She didn't cry at all! Congratulations Ashley, Justin, and big sis Sydney!

Meeting Harper Nell

I Ifinally got to meet sweet Harper Nell this week. She is so precious! She was such a good girl while I was there....well, Genny and I did get peed on a little bit, but I won't hold that against her! Genny is a great mommy and has become a true pro in a short three weeks. Harper Nell was three weeks early and I actually came to visit on her due date. The nursey is absolutely adorable. I forgot to take a picture though. The colors are red, pink, orange, and an aqua blue. Congratulations Russ and Gen!

Bon voyage Anthony and Marc!

Kent and Nevie hosted an international student from France this year. His name is Anthony and he has been a pleasure to get to know. Anthony stayed a year and attended Angelo State University. He met a really sweet girl, Elise, from the Netherlands, and they are still dating. I also got to know Marc, Anthony's friend from Paris during this year. Marc interned at Lacy & Co. Realty this summer, so we got to go through Realtor training together. Anthony's sister and her boyfriend came to visit in June. The picture is of us out to dinner together. Anthony left San Angelo this week and Marc will depart next week. Best of luck to Marc and Anthony and we hope to see you again!

Nicole & Lance's Wedding

Buddy Holly Center - Laura and Leland

Mom and Dad at the Buddy Holly Center

L to R - Larry (father of the groom), Dick, and Phil

My mom and Dad (they are celebrating 39 years of marriage this month!)

Mom, Paulette (mother of the groom), and Gail (seated)

Last week we traveled to Lubbock for Lance and Nicole's wedding. Lance is like a second brother to me. We grew up two doors down from each other and I was always over at their house with my brother. I guess I was kind of a mis-fit....there were three guys and me! I wouldn't say I was a tomboy, but I did my fair share of hanging out with the guys while I was growing up. I broke my arm at their house when Travis and I had a trampoline contest. The catch was that we were jumping onto the tramp from the roof of the next-door neighbor's garage. It was a beautiful rehearsal dinner and wedding and we got to see our friends from Kansas - Ashley, Dan, Madison, Gail, and Phil. The rehearsal dinner was at the Texas Tech AT&T Jones Stadium. They reserved a whole floor where the suites are for the dinner. For the cocktail hour, we got to hang at in the suites-- very cool. It was a neat view. Of course, I brought my camera to some of the events, but didn't take any pics. Thankfully, Ashley sent me the pictures she took. Amazing that a mommy with an 18-month old has her stuff more together than I do. Thanks Ash! We stayed with Leland's relatives, Ann and Jim, and had a great time catching up with them.

We also visited the Buddy Holly museum and we are pictured at the top of the post in front of the oversized glasses in front of the museum.

Harper Nell is here!

My life-long friend Genny and her husband Russ delivered a healthy baby girl last week on Monday, August 2nd. She was three weeks early, but healthy and happy. Congratulations to Genny and Russ and the beginning of their life as a family of three! Love you guys!

Lori & Jeff's Baby Shower

We helped host a nice couple's shower for Lori and Jeff in June at Ashley and Justin's house. We all had a great time and lots of yummy food! I didn't get many pictures. We always have good intentions to take lots of pictures, don't we? Lori and Jeff got lots of goodies for Georgia Grace and started her library also. Everyone brought a signed book instead of a card. We also had a completely pink dessert table -- pink M&Ms, watermelon, and sugar meltaway cookies with pink icing. It was too cute! Lori is pictured above in the center wearing the blue dress.

Whoop!

We had a neat opportunity to meet Reveille VIII two weeks ago in San Angelo. Reveille is in San Angelo for the summer with her handler, who is a member of the Corps. He lives in San Angelo and came home for the summer. Reveille came to the Aggie Alumni meeting and stood still for pictures for about an hour. She was an impressively trained dog -- so patient! She was beautiful. Her coat was immaculate. She goes to get groomed every week. She has a standing date with Reveille VII, who is retired and lives in College Station, at the groomers every week. The story of Reveille is neat. In 1931, a carload of Aggies were returning to College Station after a football game and a small black and white dog ran into the highway in front of their car. The driver slammed on his brakes but was unable to stop the car in time. The Aggies took the injured dog back to campus. The Cadets named the dog Reveille because the dog yelped at the sound of the buglers playing Reveille in the mornings. The Cadets adopted the stray as their official mascot and when Reveille I died on January 18, 1944, she was given a formal military funeral. There are a couple of cool traditions associated with Reveille. If Reveille is in class with her handler and she barks, then it is tradition for the prof to let class out early. Also, if Reveille sleeps on your bed in the dorms, then you must let her sleep where she lies....and the Cadet must sleep on the floor or elsewhere!! This is a pic of myself, Reveille, Cody, the handler, Johnna, and her daughter, Quincy. Thanks Cody and Reveille for a neat afternoon!

10th Annual River Trip

We headed east last weekend to float the Guadalupe with our Dallas friends. This is the 10th annual trip....we think. We kind of lost track of how many years we have done this. We had a great time, a lot of laughs, a lot of great food and bev, and a lot of memories. No one got arrested or too sick, so we count this year as a 'win'. Well, Leland did lose his sunglasses, but they were cheapies. After we floated the river, we enjoyed a great meal at San Marcos River Pub & Grill. If you are ever in San Marcos, I recommend this restaurant and the new Embassy Suites on I-35 @ McCarty Lane. It's a nice hotel with a free breakfast with made-to-order omelettes. On our way back to Angelo, we stopped at Bass Pro Shops for Leland. This is basically his idea of Disneyworld. We kept the visit to a 30-minute stop. I would love to see him run through there and do a 'supermarket sweep'. I used to love that game show! Looking forward to another trip with you all. It was a blast!