Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Pictures, As Promised...
I added pictures to the two posts below, so be sure to check them out! (That's for you, M-Dog!)
Monday, March 9, 2009
Happy Birthday to ME!!!!!
Craig threw me a surprise party!!! My birthday was Friday, February 27th. I am 30. That night, we went to eat crab at Joe's, and the following night, we were going to go to our favorite Italian place, La Parmigiana. Well, I had a couple of errands I wanted to run before dinner, and while we were at Target, Craig got a call from his sister, Stacey, saying that somehow, she and Parris couldn't find the keys to their car, so we needed to go get them at Valley Ranch, where they had eaten dinner. When we got to Valley Ranch, I walked in and saw a roomful of my family and friends!! 
(I told you we like that place!) We had a good time, and I got to see some folks I hadn't seen in a while. By the way, my crown says, "It's All About Me" (thanks Jenn!!) Craig had gotten me a pretty purple cake, 
which, thankfully, everyone ate and we only had a little bit left over. Thank you everyone who came out last Saturday night! I had a lot of fun, and it really meant a lot to me!!! 
John and Trey, staring down the camera...
On Sunday, my parents came to church with us, and we all went out to lunch to celebrate some more. We do it right in our family!!!
Craig had already given me my birthday present earlier in the week - partly because both of us get so excited about the anticipation of presents. He got me a very compact waterproof digital video recorder. Oh, yes...I said waterproof! It will be so perfect for documenting Clinton's first bath, his first swim, and also some dry firsts. Fortunately, I have time to figure out how to use all the bells and whistles before he gets here! Also, I'll have time to figure out how to share some of those moments with you, our loyal readers.
Thank you, Craig, for making my 30th birthday so special!!! I love you!!!!!
(I told you we like that place!) We had a good time, and I got to see some folks I hadn't seen in a while. By the way, my crown says, "It's All About Me" (thanks Jenn!!) Craig had gotten me a pretty purple cake, which, thankfully, everyone ate and we only had a little bit left over. Thank you everyone who came out last Saturday night! I had a lot of fun, and it really meant a lot to me!!! Here is Royce Congi...
John and Trey, staring down the camera...And a pregnant belly for anyone who is interested...
On Sunday, my parents came to church with us, and we all went out to lunch to celebrate some more. We do it right in our family!!!
Craig had already given me my birthday present earlier in the week - partly because both of us get so excited about the anticipation of presents. He got me a very compact waterproof digital video recorder. Oh, yes...I said waterproof! It will be so perfect for documenting Clinton's first bath, his first swim, and also some dry firsts. Fortunately, I have time to figure out how to use all the bells and whistles before he gets here! Also, I'll have time to figure out how to share some of those moments with you, our loyal readers.
Thank you, Craig, for making my 30th birthday so special!!! I love you!!!!!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Mourn With Me
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.
He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; Why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and Maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student, but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense took the final death blow when the people not only allowed, but cheered as the government took over the banking system, health care and production industries.
Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason. He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers: I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim.
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; Why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and Maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student, but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense took the final death blow when the people not only allowed, but cheered as the government took over the banking system, health care and production industries.
Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason. He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers: I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim.
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Day Trips
On Valentine's Day, Craig and I hit the road and headed to the Houston Ship Channel (area). We ate at Brady's Landing. 
They had a buffet, which was nice, but what really made it worth the trip was that there was also a dessert buffet! Give a pregnant woman
several different chocolate options, and multiple plates on Valentine's Day, and you have made her very happy! (Besides the dozen eggs (of the Cadbury variety) that her husband gathered.) After lunch, we went to the San Jacinto Monument
and the Battleship Texas. 
We didn't get on the ship, since it had started to rain, and one of us didn't want the other one of us to fall on the steep, slippery stairs. But we'll definitely take Clint back there when he is bigger (and born). Craig went when he was a kid, and absolutely loved it! What's not to love? It is a big black ship with cannons all over it!!!
After we left there, Craig took me on a romantic cruise on the Lynchburg Ferry, and then we headed home.
On my flex day last Friday, 2/20/09, Craig took the day off, as well, and we took a little mini-vacation. We slept in just a little, and headed out of town around 9am. We went to Luling City Market in Luling, TX, for lunch. Mmmm...ribs.... From there, we went to San Marcos to do some shopping. We're not big shoppers, so we rely on our annual trip to San Marcos to restock our wardrobes. We both picked up some things we needed, and and few things that Clinton really needs, like an outfit that has a bear hiking, and it says, "Little Camper." How appropriate!! He can't wear it for two years, but it will be waiting patiently for him when he is ready, though I know he will have already gone camping by that time!!! He'll be a pro by then!
After a couple hours of shopping, and maybe maybe just a tiny little milkshake from Johnny Rockets, we headed to Gruene, TX,
to eat at the Gristmill. Yum!!! Gruene is a special place for us because that is where we spent a weekend together (with a bunch of other people) when we first started dating. We were both training for the MS 150, and we had a training ride in New Braunfels one weekend. It was on that ride, about 2 miles in, that my lungs and I decided I would not be riding in the actual race in April. Our team captain's sister lived in New Braunfels, so we all stayed at their house and rode out from their driveway for the ride. It was that night that we were introduced to Historic Gruene, Texas. Down the street from "town", there is a little bridge that crosses the Guadalupe River.
In "town", there is a General Store, 
an antique store, the Gristmill (where this kiss occurred), 
and of course, Texas' oldest dance hall, Gruene Hall. 
Every time we go to Gruene, we hit all of these places, plus a few others along the way. We try to get over there every year, at least. It is familiar, but far enough away from home to relax and enjoy.
I hope you enjoyed my nostalgic moment. By the way, here we are at the Gristmill on our honeymoon.
They had a buffet, which was nice, but what really made it worth the trip was that there was also a dessert buffet! Give a pregnant womanseveral different chocolate options, and multiple plates on Valentine's Day, and you have made her very happy! (Besides the dozen eggs (of the Cadbury variety) that her husband gathered.) After lunch, we went to the San Jacinto Monument and the Battleship Texas. We didn't get on the ship, since it had started to rain, and one of us didn't want the other one of us to fall on the steep, slippery stairs. But we'll definitely take Clint back there when he is bigger (and born). Craig went when he was a kid, and absolutely loved it! What's not to love? It is a big black ship with cannons all over it!!!After we left there, Craig took me on a romantic cruise on the Lynchburg Ferry, and then we headed home.
On my flex day last Friday, 2/20/09, Craig took the day off, as well, and we took a little mini-vacation. We slept in just a little, and headed out of town around 9am. We went to Luling City Market in Luling, TX, for lunch. Mmmm...ribs.... From there, we went to San Marcos to do some shopping. We're not big shoppers, so we rely on our annual trip to San Marcos to restock our wardrobes. We both picked up some things we needed, and and few things that Clinton really needs, like an outfit that has a bear hiking, and it says, "Little Camper." How appropriate!! He can't wear it for two years, but it will be waiting patiently for him when he is ready, though I know he will have already gone camping by that time!!! He'll be a pro by then!
After a couple hours of shopping, and maybe maybe just a tiny little milkshake from Johnny Rockets, we headed to Gruene, TX,
to eat at the Gristmill. Yum!!! Gruene is a special place for us because that is where we spent a weekend together (with a bunch of other people) when we first started dating. We were both training for the MS 150, and we had a training ride in New Braunfels one weekend. It was on that ride, about 2 miles in, that my lungs and I decided I would not be riding in the actual race in April. Our team captain's sister lived in New Braunfels, so we all stayed at their house and rode out from their driveway for the ride. It was that night that we were introduced to Historic Gruene, Texas. Down the street from "town", there is a little bridge that crosses the Guadalupe River. In "town", there is a General Store, an antique store, the Gristmill (where this kiss occurred), and of course, Texas' oldest dance hall, Gruene Hall. Every time we go to Gruene, we hit all of these places, plus a few others along the way. We try to get over there every year, at least. It is familiar, but far enough away from home to relax and enjoy.I hope you enjoyed my nostalgic moment. By the way, here we are at the Gristmill on our honeymoon.
We drove back from Gruene that same night. Ok, Craig drove, and I might have slept just a little bit. It was such a nice day, and believe it or not, we actually took pictures while we were there. I'll have to add them later, since I am at work (lunch break) right now. (See, I came through.)
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Craig's Dad Retired!!!
After 40 years of working at Cameron, Frankie has now retired!! Yes, that was 40 years working at the same place. On his last day, most of the family (except Steph) was able to go to his work and join them in some of the Last Day Festivities! When we all got back home, we went to dinner to celebrate at Valley Ranch. After dinner, we had a little retirement ceremony at our house. Craig set up the fire pit and and Frankie tossed in his work clothes!!! They burned well, and it was therapeutic!!!
A couple of weeks after the actual retirement day, we had a party for him at Valley Ranch. (I guess we all really like that place.) Lots of folks came out to wish him a happy retirement, and Craig said some very nice things to and about his dad.
Frankie and his sister, Aunt Crissie
Frankie and Ashlee (Clinton's cousin who will keep him out of trouble)
The crowd, including friends, family and some of Frankie's co-workers
More of the crowd - Steph's side, David Beegle talking to Trent and Rachel
Front Row - Uncle Bobby (Frankie's brother, Grandma (Frankie's mom), O.W and June (Parris' dad and step-mom); Back Row - Trent and Rachel, a man I can't make out, Trey (Clinton's cousin who will get him into trouble), John, Jenn, and Steph's parents', Doug and Katherine.
It was a great day, and Frankie is really enjoying his time off. Becky is enjoying having him at home, too! I they are starting to settle into retired life together! Congrats, Frankie (Dad)!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Clint's Name
I have been asked a couple of times about Clinton's name, and the origin thereof, so I've decided to post about it.
We decided long ago that Baby Boy #1, if such a person ever came into our lives, would carry on Craig's middle name, Allen. This was actually determined before I became part of the Cox family because this name has been in Craig's family for...ever. It belonged to his maternal grandfather, whom he loved dearly and respected very much. A.C. (Allen Conner) Kirk passed away when Craig was 11, but he and his family still talk about him often and fondly. He was a man of great integrity, and I am happy that our son will carry his name.
The name "Allen" actually goes back further than Craig's grandfather, though. Allen Albritton came over with Captain John Smith, one of the first settlers in the "New Land."
With the middle name decided, we considered some other family names we could use for a first name. Clinton Rutherford is my maternal grandfather, and not only did we like how the names sounded together, we love the fact that our little boy will represent both sides of his family by sporting the names of two of his great-grandfathers, men we have always loved and respected. I was proud to call my Grandpa and tell him the good news last week!
Thus, Clinton Allen Cox. We've had this name in our back pockets, but as soon as we found out he was a he, we assigned part of his identity with this name. We feel like Clint's name will take him from childhood to adulthood seamlessly.
We decided long ago that Baby Boy #1, if such a person ever came into our lives, would carry on Craig's middle name, Allen. This was actually determined before I became part of the Cox family because this name has been in Craig's family for...ever. It belonged to his maternal grandfather, whom he loved dearly and respected very much. A.C. (Allen Conner) Kirk passed away when Craig was 11, but he and his family still talk about him often and fondly. He was a man of great integrity, and I am happy that our son will carry his name.
The name "Allen" actually goes back further than Craig's grandfather, though. Allen Albritton came over with Captain John Smith, one of the first settlers in the "New Land."
With the middle name decided, we considered some other family names we could use for a first name. Clinton Rutherford is my maternal grandfather, and not only did we like how the names sounded together, we love the fact that our little boy will represent both sides of his family by sporting the names of two of his great-grandfathers, men we have always loved and respected. I was proud to call my Grandpa and tell him the good news last week!
Thus, Clinton Allen Cox. We've had this name in our back pockets, but as soon as we found out he was a he, we assigned part of his identity with this name. We feel like Clint's name will take him from childhood to adulthood seamlessly.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Clinton Allen Cox
While Clinton has been around for several months now, we didn't really know who he was until yesterday. This means that we are roughly half-way through the pregnancy, and everything is looking great! The doctor said Clint weighs about 12 ounces, and he is probably about 10 inches long. She also said that he is a boy! We got tons of pictures yesterday at our appointment. 
Hopefully you can see him from these pictures. In a couple of years, I'm hoping we'll have something like this:
And in another few years, something like this:
I fully anticipate that Clint will be just like his father, and I absolutely can't wait!!!
Hopefully you can see him from these pictures. In a couple of years, I'm hoping we'll have something like this:Or this:
And in another few years, something like this:I fully anticipate that Clint will be just like his father, and I absolutely can't wait!!!Wednesday, February 4, 2009
What It Is
What what is?
Craig and I are going to have a little baby! If you read some "recent" posts, I alluded to this fact, but just to clear the air...Yes, we are going to have a baby - more than likely in June. The due date is June 26, 2009, but we all know what due dates mean!!
On Friday, this Friday, February 6th, we hope to find out "What It Is." We have an ultrasound appointment, and provided Pumpkin McRiblet cooperates, we'll be able to finally assign a "he" or "she" to "him" or "her". The doctor will be looking to make sure everything is growing right, but we'll let her worry about that, and we'll mostly be focused on one area. :-) It will be cool to see how much Pumpkin McRiblet has grown over the last six weeks since the last ultrasound.
A couple of weeks ago, I thought I felt Pumpkin McRiblet move, but then I didn't feel anything else, so I thought I might have misinterpreted those feelings. But now, regardless of what I felt before, I can say, definitively, that I feel Pumpkin McRiblet move on a somewhat regular basis. In fact, as I sat down in my car to go to work this morning, Pumpkin McRiblet kicked me. I guess nobody really wants to go to work.
Craig and I are going to have a little baby! If you read some "recent" posts, I alluded to this fact, but just to clear the air...Yes, we are going to have a baby - more than likely in June. The due date is June 26, 2009, but we all know what due dates mean!!
On Friday, this Friday, February 6th, we hope to find out "What It Is." We have an ultrasound appointment, and provided Pumpkin McRiblet cooperates, we'll be able to finally assign a "he" or "she" to "him" or "her". The doctor will be looking to make sure everything is growing right, but we'll let her worry about that, and we'll mostly be focused on one area. :-) It will be cool to see how much Pumpkin McRiblet has grown over the last six weeks since the last ultrasound.
A couple of weeks ago, I thought I felt Pumpkin McRiblet move, but then I didn't feel anything else, so I thought I might have misinterpreted those feelings. But now, regardless of what I felt before, I can say, definitively, that I feel Pumpkin McRiblet move on a somewhat regular basis. In fact, as I sat down in my car to go to work this morning, Pumpkin McRiblet kicked me. I guess nobody really wants to go to work.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Walt Disney World!!!!
On October 1st, 2008, Craig and I loaded up the Fit and hit the road to Florida! It was a very nice drive, especially the part where I was asleep. Thanks for driving, Craig! We had a blast at Disney World. It was my first time EVER!!! I'll post some pictures soon. We drove back home through New Orleans and stayed there one night and hit the town. We had both been before, but it was our first time together. I actually went for the first time on one of my trips to Louisiana a few months ago.
Craig and I are already planning our first trip with the kids someday!!!!
Craig and I are already planning our first trip with the kids someday!!!!
Goings Ons
Craig really has been lax about updating our blog. I'm going to have to talk to him about that.
So, what's been going on in the Cox household? I spent a lot of time away from that household during August and September, traveling for work. We were giving Benefits presentations to our employees all over the country to educate them about their new choices for 2009. Between August 11th and September 19th, I
So, what's been going on in the Cox household? I spent a lot of time away from that household during August and September, traveling for work. We were giving Benefits presentations to our employees all over the country to educate them about their new choices for 2009. Between August 11th and September 19th, I
- Stayed in 10 different hotels rooms
- Boarded 7 different planes
- Visited 7 different airports
- Conducted/Attended 21 Benefits Meetings
- Drove 3 different rental cars
- Visited 20 different cities: Tyler, TX; Bossier City, LA; Hodge, LA; Lafayette, LA; Harvey, LA; New Orleans, LA; Bakersfield, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Compton, CA; Lubbock, TX; Midland, TX; Odessa, TX; Hobbs, NM, Carlsbad, NM; Fort Worth, TX; Dallas, TX; Shreveport, LA; Lafayette, LA (again); Gonzalez, LA; Baton Rouge, LA.
- Drove across the entire nation of Texas, from Hobbs, NM, to Fort Worth, and then on to Shreveport, LA
- Was stranded in Fort Worth during the Ike aftermath, thankfully!
I was fortunate enough to have a weekend with the other Cox family up in Fort Worth since I was not able to get home after the hurricane. Rather than staying in Midland, and hoping to get a flight home to where there was no power in most places, I waited it out with Summer and Jason and the boys. Craig was able to come join us for a couple of days, too, so it was a nice getaway for him. From there, I continued my travels to Louisiana. I would have flown out of Houston that week, but since I was so close already, I just kept the rental car and completed my drive across Texas.
My journeys finally came to an end on Thursday, September 18th. What a releif to be home!!! But I didn't stay there for long!!!!
Tagged!!
I'm not exactly sure how this works, but just to prove Summer wrong, I will respond the best I know how.
4 things I did yesterday
1. Went to Church
2. Lunch with old friends who appeared at Church yesterday
3. Went to work (yes, I realize it was Sunday, but it had to be done)
4. Almost passed out when I got home from work late last night and Craig had cleaned the house top to bottom. Thanks Craigo!!
4 things on my wish list
1. To find out if we are having a boy or a girl...soon enough...
2. To complete my wedding scrapbook - I have all the equipment
3. To have the baby's room finished...or even started
4. To eliminate the dirt from our backyard so it will stop ending up on our tile
4 restaurants I like
1. Freebirds
2. Valley Ranch
3. La Parmigiana
4. Most any Mexican place
4 TV shows I like
1. The Office
2. Scrubs
3. Arrested Development
4. Friends
4 things I did yesterday
1. Went to Church
2. Lunch with old friends who appeared at Church yesterday
3. Went to work (yes, I realize it was Sunday, but it had to be done)
4. Almost passed out when I got home from work late last night and Craig had cleaned the house top to bottom. Thanks Craigo!!
4 things on my wish list
1. To find out if we are having a boy or a girl...soon enough...
2. To complete my wedding scrapbook - I have all the equipment
3. To have the baby's room finished...or even started
4. To eliminate the dirt from our backyard so it will stop ending up on our tile
4 restaurants I like
1. Freebirds
2. Valley Ranch
3. La Parmigiana
4. Most any Mexican place
4 TV shows I like
1. The Office
2. Scrubs
3. Arrested Development
4. Friends
Friday, August 15, 2008
Killing Time
I am sitting in an airport waiting to go home. What a great time to blog!
I have been in Louisiana all week conducting Employee Benefits Meetings. One of my bosses and I started out early Tuesday morning to head out to Tyler, TX. It took us a little while to get out of town, as we had to load up some supplies from the office, have a sit-down breakfast at Chik-fil-a, and find a Starbucks. You'd be surprised how elusive they are when you need one. We passed up one because it was on the wrong side of the freeway. A little too inconvenient for Starbucks. We finally found one in Conroe, and then we were REALLY on our way!!! (at about 8am - Good thing we started early!!!)
We had a lunch meeting in Tyler, and from there, we headed East to Bossier City, LA. We stayed the night there in a cassino...because that is pretty much the only option...and then made our way to Hodge, LA, for another lunch meeting on Wednesday. After a...delicious??? catfish buffet at the only restaurant in town, and another successful presentation, we took to the road again and drove South to Lafayette, LA. We had dinner there with some of the ladies from the office, and gave two Benefits presentations on Thursday morning. We had lunch with the ladies again, and then hit the road again for Harvey, LA, which is about 20 minutes outside of New Orleans.
We went into New Orleans and had dinner at Brennan's. Yum!!! Then we made our way to Pat O'Brien's and sat in the piano bar for a couple of hours. That place is fun!!! The musicians are very entertaining. After that, we went to the Cat's Meow and hit up some karaoke. Yes, I did!!! It wasn't like when I did it in college, though. I only sang one song, and this time there were other performers, though non quite as talented as yours truely! :-) Finally, we ended our New Orleans experience at Cafe Du Monde with some famous pastries, which I do not know how to spell. It was a good time for sure!
This morning we had our final presentation in Harvey, LA, and finally got to head to the airport, where we have now been since noon. It is 3:29pm. Our flight was supposed to have left at 1:45. I don't know what you folks in Houston did to bring all that rain today, but it sure has delayed us!!! But they are starting to board our plane now, so it shouldn't be too much longer.
All in all, a good trip!
I have been in Louisiana all week conducting Employee Benefits Meetings. One of my bosses and I started out early Tuesday morning to head out to Tyler, TX. It took us a little while to get out of town, as we had to load up some supplies from the office, have a sit-down breakfast at Chik-fil-a, and find a Starbucks. You'd be surprised how elusive they are when you need one. We passed up one because it was on the wrong side of the freeway. A little too inconvenient for Starbucks. We finally found one in Conroe, and then we were REALLY on our way!!! (at about 8am - Good thing we started early!!!)
We had a lunch meeting in Tyler, and from there, we headed East to Bossier City, LA. We stayed the night there in a cassino...because that is pretty much the only option...and then made our way to Hodge, LA, for another lunch meeting on Wednesday. After a...delicious??? catfish buffet at the only restaurant in town, and another successful presentation, we took to the road again and drove South to Lafayette, LA. We had dinner there with some of the ladies from the office, and gave two Benefits presentations on Thursday morning. We had lunch with the ladies again, and then hit the road again for Harvey, LA, which is about 20 minutes outside of New Orleans.
We went into New Orleans and had dinner at Brennan's. Yum!!! Then we made our way to Pat O'Brien's and sat in the piano bar for a couple of hours. That place is fun!!! The musicians are very entertaining. After that, we went to the Cat's Meow and hit up some karaoke. Yes, I did!!! It wasn't like when I did it in college, though. I only sang one song, and this time there were other performers, though non quite as talented as yours truely! :-) Finally, we ended our New Orleans experience at Cafe Du Monde with some famous pastries, which I do not know how to spell. It was a good time for sure!
This morning we had our final presentation in Harvey, LA, and finally got to head to the airport, where we have now been since noon. It is 3:29pm. Our flight was supposed to have left at 1:45. I don't know what you folks in Houston did to bring all that rain today, but it sure has delayed us!!! But they are starting to board our plane now, so it shouldn't be too much longer.
All in all, a good trip!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Since my last post...
Hello fellow bloggers! Since my last post, I think I have actually taken some pictures! They are not loaded yet, though. I'll try to get some pics up to accompany my list this time (that's for you, Summer!).
So, what have we been doing???
So, what have we been doing???
- Few Astros games
- Celebrated Father's Day with both of our dads
- Dinner with friends
- Lynda flew in for a weekend and spent one night with us before we left for Family Camp
- Family Camp
- Celebrated Independence Day with friends
- Celebrated my Dad's birthday with the fam
- Went to Ft. Worth for a friend's wild and crazy bachelorette pary and shower
- Visited Stacy, Wes, Jake and Derek one last time before they move to Costa Rica
- Spent some time with our boys, Royce and Joey, while their dad played baseball and their mom is in the jungle
- Fun times with the greatest nephew in the world (Trey)
- Went to Dessert Gallery with Trent and Rachel and played some games
- Dinner with the Oliverios
- Astros game where I finally got my Lance Berkman bobblehead!!!
- Went to see Wes one last time before they move to Costa Rica (and to pick up the recliner we bought from them)
- Went to Ft. Worth for the Worley-Rebolledo wedding (Congrats Jenni and Rod!!!)
- Stayed with Summer and Jason and Judah - we missed Elijah because he was at camp
Ok, so that's all we've done. Tonight, we are going to a wedding, and tomorrow night is Second Saturday at our house!! Don't forget! It starts at 6pm!!!!! Next weekend, we'll wish Matt Tisdale well as he heads off to Harding (I think). Toward the end of August, I'll be traveling for work, and possibly into September as well. In October, Craig and I are going on VACATION!! WHOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!!!! A legit vacation, too - we're going to Walt Disney World!!!!! I am very excited. Craig has been a couple of times, but I never have, so I'm glad we'll get to go while we only have to worry about the two of us. Someday, I'm sure we'll take the wee ones (who don't exist yet...no rumors, please! :-) ), and then we can walk around like we own the place and let them have all the fun!!! But this trip is for us! We're going to drive there, so if you have any suggestions for cool places to see on the way, let us know!!!
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