Holiday in Houston

Since I worked Christmas Eve we werent able to head to houston until Chirstmas morning. I headed home from work packed the car, grabbed the Hubby and headed to Crystals house for some Santa time with Ty and Parker. We actually made it to her house before Ty was up so we got to experince his reaction to the Santa spread. My sis did an amazing job....biting into all the cookies and even had carrots out for the raindeer...TOO cute! It was so neat to see his little face light up when he saw ALL the present that Santa brought. It definitely brought back memories from my childhood. Between my parents and grandparents the presents were never ending!!!

Driving to houston went pretty smoothly...Crystal and the boys in the lead and john and i close behind. We headed straight to Papa's house and met up with some of my cousins, aunts, uncles, my mom and papa. We did the Christmas thing with them and ate yummy prime rib, mashed potatoes, and green bean bundles!! Oh, and pies...how could i forget the pies.....my mom is always on top of that making sure that everyone has the pie they want even if that means having 15 pies....so fun!!

Great pic of the girl cousins....just pretend Ty isnt smack dab in the middle diggin for gold =)...CLASSIC!!

This was my first time to meet Paisley...she is sooo sweet and her and ty had so much fun playing

....even banging on the piano...ENCORE!!!!

Sorry Papa =)

Even Parker was getting down to the jams =)

Later that night we headed to Johns mom and step dads house. As we pulled up this is what we saw......

Wow....talk about getting in the Christmas spirit....how could you not!!

I always feel so welcome at their house, they always have our favorite drinks waiting in the fridge and the guest room all made up for us. Its always so chill there...we have so much fun just hanging out and catching up!

The next day we headed over to Johns sister's house and had Christmas with them. This was our first time at her new house, it was so pretty! Our neices got Rock Band for Christmas, Hubby was in heaven!! He spend the good part of the time jammin with the girls. I have to say he had some mad skills =) We opened our presents from his parents. WE GOT A WII!!!! John and I are so excited....he was like a little kid on Christmas morning.








The next day we spent some more time with my family and then off to have Christmas with my dad, brother and his family. We dont get to see my brother and his family very often so it was great to catch up with them too....so much catching I didnt take but one picture and it didnt even turn out good!!

Sunday was my moms birthday so we had lunch with all the family to celebrate. As always it was great just sitting around visiting with everyone. After lunch it was time to head home. =(



It was a jam packed couple of days but soooo much fun....I wouldnt have had it ANY other way!

GOT IT!!!!

Wellllll.....Thanks to my amazing sis I got a camera for Christmas. Totally crazy, I couldnt believe she bought it for ME!! With that being said I actually had it in time to take pictures for Christmas....will post some later.

Sneak Peek

John wanted to get our pictures taken for a Christmas card this year.

I was soooo apprehensive, I think because I am so critcal of myself and to see a picture of myself makes it even worse. I was so surprised because we had the hardest time choosing the pictures we liked, for the most part they all turned out soooo good. As soon as we get them back ill be sending out those Christmas cards!

It took a lot of convincing but he finally did it....sooo here are a couple of our favs.....

What will they think of next!?!?!?

John and I ventured to the State Fair of Texas on Friday. He got two free tickets from work and we just couldnt pass it up!
We has so much fun, of course with my camera missing you will just have to take my word for it....
Our mission, well really Johns mission, was to try the Chicken Fried Bacon. We couldnt find the stand that was selling it at first but after walking the entire fair ground we finally saw the long long line and dozens of men salivating, we knew that had to be the place! After John got his hands on his personal serving I was lucky enought to get a tiny sample. Wow that stuff was rich....like a heart attack waiting to happen, but so good =)
We saw Jessica Simpson sing a couple of songs (thanks hubby) we even saw Tony Romo in the stands. Soon it was time for dessert...how is a girl to choose fried oreos, fried marshmellows, good ole fashion funnel cake, fried coke, fried snickers bar....really the options were endless. I finally settled on fried oreos...Im with Crystal AMAZING. Whoever thought an oreo could get any better, fried with powdered sugar! After we stuffed our faces we played some of the carni games...no big winnings but we had a blast. It was Johns first time at the fair and Im pretty sure we will be making a trip every year!!

MIA

Since the beginning of September my camera has been missing. It is not like to to misplace things or not remember where I might have stashed it but I have searched and searched and it is no where to be found =(
Since I am missing so many GREAT photo opportunities it must be replaced soon. Any suggestions, because I am totally stumped on what to buy?

TAG...IM IT.....

So my cousin Jen tagged me a while back and I finally have some free time to fill the dang thing out =) so here it goes....

8 TV shows I like to Watch
1. Grey's Anatomy
2. ER...im sad the very last season just started
3. The Hills...sad but true
4. Oprah
5. John and Kate +8
6. House...John likes this one too
7. Criminal Minds
8.Desperate Housewives

8 Favorite Restaurants
1. Pappasitos
2. MexiGo
3. Anything Mexican
4. Maggianos
5. Pappa's Steak House
6. Cheesecake Factory
7. Im with Jen on the Fire House subs....AMAZING!!
8. my kitchen when hubby makes his nachos....yummy

8 Things That Happened Yesterday
1. Got to sleep in =)
2. Went shopping at the Allen outlet mall with my mom and sis
3. Went to Rocky Mountain chocolate company and got really good sugar free candy
4. Went to an awesome church service
5. Fuddruckers for dinner....thanks mom
6. Played with my awesome nephews
7. Mom and I headed back to my house
8. Quality time with hubby

8 Things I Look Forward To
1. Joining the mommy club one day
2. Making time for church
3. Painting my house
4. Having more of my family live close by.....move to dallas everyone =)
5. Spending more time with friends
6. Getting into shape and staying committed to my diet
7. The Holidays with my whole family......hopefully
8. Buying a new couch

8 Things I Love About Fall
1. The cold, and maybe even some snow!
2. Decorating my house
3. Cooking big meals with family
4. Thanksgiving....eating all that ymmmy food
5. Winter clothes....so warm and toasty
6. Pumpkin scent candles
7. Opening the windows and letting the fresh crisp air in
8. The Texas State Fair

8 Things on My Wish List
1. A trip with John
2. A baby in the near future
3. a fun hobby
4. Ill second that McCain for president
5. be closer to friends and family
6. a better relationship with ?
7. a green thumb
8. more time......

8 People I am Tagging
1. Crystal
2. Cake Cake
3. Rach
4. John
5. Katrina
6. Hope
7. Nikki
8. I just named everyone on my blog list, sorry guys.....=)

Can I even find the words....

This last week has been an emotional roller coaster and I know I would not have made it without my AMAZING friends and family. Thank you for helping me get through this....

Thank you Hubby: For telling me this isn't my fault, For wiping my tears and letting my cry on your shoulder, for making a midnight run to CVS, for being YOU and MY amazing husband, I love you so much!

Thank you Crystal: For the countless sweet words of encouragement and support, For renting 20 movies and laying on the couch with me, For skipping work to hold my hand, for bringing over beautiful flowers, for the retail therapy and the pedicure therapy....you sure know the right things to cheer me up! Im sure i am forgetting so much.....I love you sis!

Thank you Mom: For being here, for putting on a happy face even when you were sick, for the new sheets...that always makes a girl feel better, for the grocery runs and keeping up with my laundry....Love you mom

Thank you Megan: for sending the AMAZING flowers, for your sweet words and taking the time to talk even with your CRAZY schedule =) Love ya!

Thank you Aunt Cindy, KK, Jen, Rach, Aunt Debbie, and Em: for sending the sweetest flowers that came at the perfect time and brought the biggest smile to my face. I love you all so much!!

To everyone else...thanks for keeping john and i in your prayers and sending your love...it has definitely been felt.