Friends

I have some amazing girls in my life, and I have a dream for all of us to get together one day. A vacation, a weekend, or even just a happy hour would do. Most of them don't know each other, but I know they would all love one another. It would be one heck of a time and there would be some very interesting conversations. I don't get to see any of them as much as I'd like. They are all so different with amazing character, I admire every single one of them for who they are and can't imagine life without them. Thank you for making life fun. Thank you for being silly and serious, for listening, for talking, dancing, and laughing. Friends, thank you for being my friend.

*freaky how I can get some of your pics off facebook huh? If I had to then it's been waaay too long since I've seen you.

My Valentine

No better date ...than with this guy right here.

He has got whatever it is.

Organized Chaos!!!!

This is my pathetic effort to organize our lives. I feel like we are always running all over the county here and there, never really knowing what is happening the next day or what the other is doing. I'm tired of suprise weeks out of town that someone forgot to mention or crazy weekends because of lack of communication. I'm laughing as I write this, because my husband will die when he sees this. He despises schedules, planning ahead, and commitments. Wow! This is going to rock his world!! We'll see if it works. Oh, and I had to take this with my cell phone because I can't find a single camera and we own four between the two of us. This just proves the need for some sort of rythm around here.

Valentine's Day

Josh and I had the best Valentine's Day. We had brunch with some of our best friends and their adorable kids. You can see what we did here http://www.laurenandbrad.blogspot.com/. It was a great morning and afternoon. We are so lucky to have these amazing couples in our lives. They are fun, laid back, easy, we share a lot in common, and they are just really good people. We are very thankful for them and probably don't express it enough.

Foster Dog

CASH, CASH MAN, CASH MAN DUBBIE, DUBSTER, MR. BO JANGLES, DUBBIE, DUBBER, LOVER BOY, LABRADOG, LICKADOR

I am so glad that 3 years ago I decided to foster you. I'm even more glad that I couldn't resist sending you to another home and made the decision to adopt you and make you officially ours. Even though I had some run ins with the rescue group, will probably never be allowed to foster again, and basically stole you from another family, I know I made the right decision. You are so much fun and we love you so much. We can't imagine life without our little Cashy boy. You have come so far from the day that we met you and I'm so glad that I decided not to cross the Texas border and shamefully release you to the Texas Lab Rescue. You are now a work dog, a dog that rides in trucks, a swimmer, an off the leash dog, a boating dog, a co-sleeper, a cuddler, and you are even getting over your fear of guns. Sam loves you just as much as we do, even though she's in complete denial. I really do have confidence in your charming personality and good looks, so much that hopefully someday we will be able to get you into a modeling contract. You will never know how much you mean to us. Seriously, you are one amazing dog and I know some people are reading this wondering how I am crazy and insane, and it's true. I am crazy for you! Thank you for loving us unconditionally and putting smiles on our faces. I hope we can give you half the love you give us. Love, Mom, Dad and Sam

Project Runway

I'm known for my savy style that blends so well, never too dressed up or too down. Always in the know about new trends, but not too trendy, lasting style with taste and a touch of funk. So, I've decided to submit my app to be a contestant on next seasons Project Runway. I'm going to use the picture below and call it, "Business Casual does Yoga." I'll keep you posted.

Frito Lay Corporate Headquarters

Last weekend 5 couples had the opportunity to have an amazing dinner prepared for us at the Frito Lay corporate kitchen in Dallas. Frito Lay's generous chef donated this experience for JDRF. All the proceeds go towards helping find a cure for diabetes. This was super fun and far exceeded all our expectations. No, we didn't eat frito pie for dinner. We had 5 courses each paired up with the perfect wine. It was a really cool experience!

Kay Williams, Candy Roberts, Amy Biggs, Mike Roberts, and Patty Dauer

First course ceviche, paired up with champagne.

This pantry had a few things to whip up something crazy. (What is my Dad doing?)

This is the kind of kitchen you get when you have a 8 million dollar budget. I guess Frito Lay is doing okay through the recession.

Below - We are a really uptight group, I'm afraid we made the chef nervous.

The 4th course

Steve, some chef dude, Ryan, and the head chef

CE and Josh

Okay, now we're back to our element with a fireplace and a bar

Who has the longer ponytail?

I like a man that really gets into his story telling.

Favorite picture of the night.

As Ryan put it, "Another memory maker!"

They are donating this dinner again for next year's JDRF silent auction. May the highest bidder win!!! I'm picturing some throw downs to make sure it's ours again.