Spring Break and More....

While Spring Break was a few weeks ago I am just getting around to posting some of our happenings! We went to Tyler and hung out with my parents and my besties from High School! It was so much fun. My parents got a new puppy Sadie who is full of life - literally. Kelly came in to visit and all 4 of us got to spend 2 days together with the kiddos. It was so relaxing and a nice break! I love going home to see family and friends. I wish I had time to do it more.

Hudson loves to blow bubbles with Ginger!

Samuel is so funny! He cracked us up all weekend!

Mere and Samuel

One of the millionth self portriats we have of the two of us!

We also celebrated Patrick's moms 60th birthday! We went to Gloria's to suprise her. It was really good!

Two of our crazy nephews!

Patrick's mom Debbie! She is awesome! :)

Patrick and I. :)

It's greek to me!

Ok....A new Whole Foods opened 2 minutes from our house last week. On Sunday Patrick and I took a stroll through it and I found this. (see above!) I have been reading alot about greek yogurt. I love yogurt and I frequently try out different varieties. This particular greek yogurt has no fat and 14 grams of protein! Yes- 14! Wow! I know- can you believe it? And- it is SO good. I tried the plain and it wasn't bad but very tart. This brand- chobani- has the non fat with the fruit on the bottom. I bought strawberry and blueberry and have loved both. It is the best- so rich and creamy and I love that. Only one downfall- it is a little pricy. It makes a good dessert- and it keeps you full because of all the protein. Anyway, thanks Greek people for making such good yogurt even though I may have to get a second job to keep buying it! :) Happy Monday!

Jason = Jerk

Oh my gosh. I am stunned. Seriously- why have I been subjecting myself to this torture for the past few months. I had quit watching the bachelor for the past few years but this season I thought- hey maybe he is a good guy?? WOW I was wrong. I knew something was up when Chris (what is his job anyway??) came on and said that this news was going to be so sensitive that they had no audience. Then when Jason gave that horrible crappy speech about it just not working out and he couldn't stop thinking about Molly- I'm sorry- what!? I almost threw up. Yes Jason, relationships are hard. Yes Jason, it is not going to be a walk in the park- be a man and work through the hard times. I really don't know what happened with Melissa and Jason after he proposed but it sounded more like he had the issues not her. That show so doesn't portray how God wants men to pursue thier wives....yet I watched it and now I am regretting it. (how many times can Jason say the word regret in one show by the way?) I feel so sorry for little Ty- who is so innocent in all of this mess. Hey Ty- here are two women who want to be your mom....now here is your mom! Wait- no- here is your new mom....wait....
Another thing- did Jason really almost fling himself off of the balcony because he was bawling his eyes out? I was not feeling sympathy for him- only embarrassment. Please stop crying for just one minute and figure out what in the heck you are doing.

Ok- I really don't know the whole story- but I do know that a Melissa was hurt and I feel for her. I hope she is able to find a man who wants to pursue her and make her feel wonderful and want to fight for her. :) That is what all women deserve!

If you guys didn't watch the bachelor...then disregard the above venting. I am sure you will be hearing about it in the magazines. Ahhhhh! The madness!

Good night to all.....

To be known

I have been out sick for the past 5 days and it has been awful! I hate resting- so 5 days of laying around was rough. Last week, I was thinking about how I have not blogged very much lately and I started browsing through my old pictures on my computer at school. I found alot of me and my wonderful friends. I feel really blessed to have such great friends who have walked through life with me for about 15 years. (give or take) My high school friends are very special to me and over the past 15 years we have been through alot of hard times and alot of great times. I love watching their kids grow up. I love the fact that they know me inside and out. I love that we get together as much as we can. I love that our moms are friends. :) It is good to be known- it makes it easy. I have found that as we get older making friends is harder. I guess we are so busy with our own lives taking time to really know someone - well- just takes time! So- here are some really random pictures - I wish I could dig up my high school pictures- they are funny! Maybe I will soon. :)

This is a few years back- I was tinkerbell and Darrah was the color green. I think she pulled it off. :)

This is Ginger's little boy Caden. He was so little then!

The day Samuel was born. He was so cute. I couldn't wait to meet him!

This is when I tried to have bangs...and failed. Kelly- you look really cute! Straight hair and bangs just dont go together. I tried again this summer and wore bobby pins every single day after I did it. Never again!!

This was our 10 year high school reunion. So fun!

One of our girls weekend at Ginger's house in Tulsa. Not sure why I look like I have to go to the bathroom. That pose remains a mystery.

My wedding shower at Mere's.

Caden's sip and see!

Mere and I on one of our many vacations we have taken together! I love this picture!

Kelly's baby shower.

Last, but not least my wedding day. Darrah- I am not sure where you are. (Mandy and Melissa- you either?) What a wonderful and special day. (minus the steamer blowing hot water all over my mom's outfit- but that was actually funny too)

Getting Krunk at Kroger

I thought I would share what a typical shopping trip is like for me when I shop for my classes. This day I was shopping for Lasagna. By the end of the trip I could barely push the cart. When we make our Thanksgiving feast in November I have to push 2 carts. People are always asking me what I am making and why I have so much food. No one ever wants to get behind me in line....it's a hard job I have. :)





Overall, I love my job. It has it's ups and downs but I love my students and they make me laugh so much. I do get tired of loading and unloading my car with groceries but lab days are worth it. They have fun and I get to taste test most of their food- I pass if it looks questionable. :)

I am still here!

Yes...it's me. I have not been abducted or become a hermit. I am still here- just trying to get my head above water. I will give you a quick update....

Patrick and Jen went ice skating at the Galleria. It was fun. What was not fun was the 100 elementary school kids skating with us.

My sister celebrated her 26th birthday. It is on December 25th. Yes- she shares a birthday with Jesus. Pretty big deal. She is the sweetest, most honest person I know.

Maggie has gotten really snuggly. I mean really snuggly. This is where she likes to sleep. Yes- basically on my face. That is the most awful yuck picture of me but I had to just sacrifice to show you her new spot.



Patrick and I went to Houston over New Year's to visit our good friends the Harps. We had a date night and it was so much fun. We saw the Curious Case of Benjamin Button and all loved it!

Yes- our husbands almost had on the same shirt.

Obviously- they were hamming up the awkward poses for the picture.

More posts to come!

9th graders are AWESOME! :)

This past Sunday we had our 9th grade small group Christmas Party. My co-leader Aimee and I love our 9 girls and have been meeting with them every week for the past 5 months. (Aimee has been with them for a little longer than that) The girls are so funny and make us laugh constantly. I always leave small group thinking- did I have that much energy in 9th grade? I probably did. I loved my small group in high school- we are all still best friends today. :) I am still trying to get through a lesson without them laughing or being loud- maybe it will happen someday. :)

This is Aimee. Love her!! She is a great co-leader!

We had just exchanged gifts. I am telling you- they laugh constantly!

I can't get them to take a serious pic to save my life. Murphy is hiding behind her tree.

Caroline- the sweetest girl ever! She just made Highland Park Belles. (Drill Team...yes- I went to mock tryouts- they had three really hard routines. She is a freshman and she made it- really tough to do!)

Emily, another Emily, Me, Maggie, Alexis

Chloie, Murphy, Caroline