I finally got to go to NYC

I have not visited Shawna in New York since Kate was born. Something was very wrong with that picture..so I have been searching for flights everyday. I finally found one that was affordable, on a weekend that was good for us both, and was aloud a couple days off work. It was so much fun...I hated to leave.

My Trip..

Day 1:
-We went to Kate's gym class. She goes once a week and learns how to use her muscles in a fun way. Kate was the queen bee in this class...and the teacher's pet!

-We had lunch at my favorite, Alice's Tea Room. They have the best scones ever! Shawna and I split a pumpkin and a mixed berry..yummy. I also love their tea. They have 1,000 different teas. I love it

-After nap time, we took a walk through the park, and played on the swings.

-We went to Shawna and David's friends place for a "Financial Crisis" party. I don't have any pictures, but it was SO much fun. The beginning of the party was your typical party, mingling and snacking on the finger food...but it turned into a sing along. We sang to James Taylor, Elton John, Billy Joel, The Beatles...etc.

Day 2:
-Got up early to beat the rain..and headed to Warwick, NY to go Apple Picking. This was so much fun. Although it was a yucky day, it was still beautiful and memories were definitely made.

-Shawna and I made an apple pie with our freshly picked apples

-Shawna made a delicious lasagna...and we stayed in, out of the rain.

Day 3:
- I went to Shawna and David's community group, then to church. JR Vassar delivered a great sermon on observing the Sabbath. It is not only a commandment but a symbol of God's grace that we are able to take a day/time of rest.

-David watched Kate so Shawna and I could go have an adventure in So Ho/The Village. We walked around So Ho and stumbled upon the adorable restaurant, The Antique Garage. It had such good food, and was a perfect girl lunch. We shopped a little and just enjoyed time together.

-David grilled hamburgers for dinner...so yummy

Day 4:
-Shawna, Kate, and I went to the Central Park Zoo when it opened and enjoyed a morning with the zoo animals. My favorite was by far the Polar Bear. He just swam back and forth in his tank. It was hysterical and mesmerizing.

-We walked through the famous Poet's Walk in the park

-We enjoyed a beautiful lunch at the Boat House.

The trip was truly wonderful, but I was just content to be with Shawna and Kate..well and David too :) I wish we lived closer, but these little trips will have to do. Thank you Shawna and David for a wonderful time.

Enjoy some pictures from my trip:

What a day for football!!

What a great football Saturday. I am so excited!!

Reason #1 Baylor KILLED Iowa State 38-10 for our first Big 12 win since 2006!! Sic 'Em Bears


Reason #2 Arkansas beat No. 20 Auburn 25-22!!! Woo Pig Sooie...yay Rhett!!


Reason #3 No. 5 UT beat No. 1 Oklahoma 45-35...I watched the game in Victory Park on the jumbo HD screens...along with 1,000 others :)

Segway Fun

Maggie and I got the opportunity to work for DHome on Thursday night. There is a new event DHome sponsors called Slocum street festival. All the designer, imported decorating stores along Slocum street open their doors had have wine/food for those who come in their stores. There were also trolleys taking people up and down the street where a musician or music group would await them at the trolley stop.

Well Maggie and I were asked to ride segways up and down the street and pass out flyer's for a DHome tour of homes on October 18th.

It was hilarious and soo fun. We had many funny comments from the observers. We had many photos taken of us...and we had made many memories.

We decided since we had the segways we would take advantage of it and ride them around Dallas. Oh yes we rode the segways all up and down Victory Park, The W hotel, the shops at Victory, by the House of Blues, Dick's last resort, and we made circles around our apartment fountain. It was awesome we felt like kids again. They are so much fun, I highly recommend you try them out sometime!

Arkansas Football

I have had the privilege of attending (3) three of Rhett's Arkansas football games this year. I have gotten to go to the opening game against West Illinois, the Alabama game, and the University of Texas game. I cannot describe how fun it is to see your "little" brother suited up in an SEC football uniform!

The Razorbacks have been having a tough season thus far, which means Rhett has had LOTs of playing time and he has done AMAZING!

They are playing the Florida Gators today so let's cheer for those HOGS!! And Rhett of course!

Here are some pictures from the past couple of games. Enjoy!

David and I waiting at the Victory Line


Supporting the brother!


With Mom


Dad and Grace holding the door..because they always hold the door. At least that's what Dad informed the Arkansas Athletic workers with walkie talkies


The new Coach Bobby Petrino


There he is!!


Here they come!


Watching from the sidelines


The group at the UT game


The line-up


Bevo


Dad and I

Fall into Fall

It's almost officially fall and it is by far my favorite season! Many people say Texas does not have a fall season...and I disagree. It may not be the same as in other states but I love it.
Apparently the first day of fall is September 22nd but I am already getting excited.

Things I love about the fall...
1. The Texas State Fair (opens September 26th)
2. The smell of pumpkin spice
3. Colors that become the norm (oranges, browns, olive greens, golden yellows, deep purples)
4. I get to wear my suede boots
5. The beautiful nights we just want to sit outside forever and not sweat
6. The smell of cinnimon
7. Pumpkins
8. HALLOWEEN!!! And all the cute little kids dressed up
9. Football season
10. Toasted Pumpkin seeds
11. Thanksgiving
12. Caramel apples
13. Pumpkin patches
14. All my favorite TV series start back up
15. I dye my hair dark
16. Cooking chili and all kinds of different soups
17. Sweaters and sweater dresses
18. Baylor Homecoming
19. Apple Cider
20. Christmas is just around the corner!!

Hope you are all enjoying the new season..you know I am

I am official!!

After a long and grueling process...I have my real estate license. I had to take 5 courses, the state/national exam, a fingerprint, send my transcript....and submit countless forms BUT It's HERE!!



I just got the official piece of paper in the mail. So you work that hard for this thing they call a license...um ya it's a postcard.


Oh well I am legal.

Dream Come True...

That's it...I've lived my life's dream so I am good to go :) I got to go see James Taylor in concert at the Redrock Amphitheater in Denver, CO. It is honestly one of the most beautiful venues I have ever seen, and to have James' sweet voice serenading me all night was perfect! The only missing ingredient was nice weather...

We arrived early and the whole time leading up to the start of the show it was perfect weather...then James came on stage and the skies opened up and POURED on us. What is SO ironic is that Colorado has been in DIRE need of rain. There has been forest fires because it is so dry.

So for the sake of nature, I am happy it rained! But it was a bit cold and crazy watching James with trash bags on my legs and over my head!

Anyway I took pictures and videos of some of the songs I could take my camera out of the trash bag :)

For all the loved ones who enjoy James and could not be there with us...I brought some of the concert to you


DAVID AND I...DRY


JAMES


THE STAGE


MY LOVELY RAIN OUTFIT...NATURAL SHOULDER PADS


DAVID'S LOVELY RAIN OUTFIT:)


"COUNTRY ROAD"



"EVERYDAY"