Go TECH!

Here are a few pictures from this weekend when John and I took Blaise to the Tech Football Game! We had a great time especially since Tech beat UTEP! You can't see John in this picture but both he and Blaise had their hats on backwards and they looked so cute, now if can only get John to wear the black eye paint - Ha Ha!

Blaise's first day of Pre-K

Blaise started Pre-K today! He is growing up so fast. He did so well I actually was the one that needed comforting.

Here he is outside his classroom - the Fantastic Four's.

Paws in Prison

We have been looking for a trainer to help us with training Blaise's puppy, Landry. We found out about a program called Paws in Prison located in Littlefield at the Bill Clayton Detention Center. Landry will be there for the next 8 - 10 weeks. It was very sad to leave her there but I am excited to see what she has learned. In Blaise's first day of school he drew a picture of Landry so I guess he misses her too. We love you Landry and can't wait till you come home!

Isn't she a beautiful puppy? Blaise loves her so much and she is so protective of him. Yes that is Blaise riding her.

2007 Tech Football Autograph Session

This is a great picture!
Smile guys.

What a great evening. Blaise had so much fun. He was a little afraid of Raider Red at first but later in the car he said he was his friend.

Cattle Baron's Ball

Just a few pics from the 2007 Cattle Baron's Ball. Unfortunately because of the rain they had to move it from the V8 Ranch to the Fairgrounds but we made the most of it. We waited all night to see Element play and as usual they were awesome!

John & I with Courtney and Jake D
Chera & I
The girls

If I get a chance I will sing the song we made up on the bus ride back to City Bank, it was a huge hit. All I can say is sorry Spencer.

Thank You!

A huge Thank You goes out to my good friend Virginia! She helped John out when he was planning my perfect vacation ending. John did the planning but I need to thank Virginia for all that she did to help. Here are some pics from our visit to her house in Allen the day after John asked me the big question!
Here is Virginia with her beautiful daughter Julia. She is such a cutie and so polite. Her little boy Thomas Morgan is in the background. He is sooooo cute too and friendly. He really liked John.
Here is Julia posing next to the doll house that I gave her when she was born, wow how time flies. She is posing with one of her favorite doggie toys but I can't remember it's name - sorry Julia.
Here is Thomas Morgan and Blaise playing cars. Look at those great smiles! Blaise can't wait to go back to play with all of the great toys. They played so well together.

The PERFECT vacation with a PERFECT ending!

Here is a brief recap of how my week long vacation went.

We started our week in Las Vegas and had the best time ever. John and I went with Jennifer, Eric, Kim, Matthias and Courtney. Of course I don't have any pictures from out trip but you can see how much fun we had if you go to Jennifer, Kim or Courtney's blogs. My favorite memories from the trip are hanging out at the Cabana and doing our exercise routine for everyone. John and I drinking 32 oz. Bloody Mary's all day by the pool. Kim and I dancing our asses off at Revolution and staying up till 3:30 the first night. Going to the club Jet and dancing on stage with Courtney and then staying up till 4:30 the second night. BTW Courtney how many shots did we take that night? And why did they all taste the same but everytime we asked the waitress what we were taking they named a different drink? Vegas was a blast and I don't think I have laughed that hard in a long time.

We headed back home on Wednesday and on Thursday John, Blaise and I drove to Dallas. When we got to Dallas we went to watch the Dallas Cowboys beat the Colts. This was Blaise's first pro football game and he had such a great time. He kept yelling touchdown when there really wasn't one and it made everyone laugh. Jake came along with us and of course Blaise was cracking him up too. After the game we called it a night.

When we woke up on Saturday this is the order of events:

Dallas World Aquarium

Za Spa at Hotel ZaZa

Shopping for a new outfit

Dinner Reservations at Il Sole

Omni Hotel Pool

I want to give you all the specifics the next time I see or talk to you but I will say that EVERYTHING on Saturday was a complete surprise and it was an

ABSOLUTELY perfect day!

The Cowboy Game. We had great seats in the stadium but at half time we went up to the sweet suite.

Outside the Dallas World Aquarium.

Dinner Reservations at Il Sole.

Checking into the Omni Hotel. What cute guys.

Oh, and of course

I said YES!

Thank you John for all that you did. Blaise and I love you so much!

Christina's Birthday

Okay these pictures didn't come out in the order I had planned but here are some pictures from my friend Christina's Birthday party at Pheasant Ridge Winery. Her boyfriend, Chris, surprised her with a party and we had a great time. I don't really like wine but I did enjoy their blush, actually I enjoyed it way to much. Above is a picture of John finishing off one of the last bottles of the wine, I don't think you are supposed to drink it from the bottle like that but no one asked me.

Chris and Christina. This picture was taken right after Chris displayed his wonderful fast walking skills.
Happy Birthday Chrissy!

Blaise bowling for the 2nd time

John and I took Blaise bowling again and I have to say that Blaise is a REALLY good bowler. We have the bumpers put up for him but there are several times when he doesn't even use them! He even got 2 strikes!

After we went bowling he enjoyed a cupcake. What a great smile!

I Love Summer!

I love summer! I love the hot weather, BBQing, swimming, and spending time outdoors with family and friends. A couple of weeks ago some of my family got together at my parents house. We had a great time swimming and eating all day.

Here is a picture of my cousin Elia. Blaise absolutely loves him. Blaise thinks he is the funniest person ever and tries to copy whatever he does.
My mom, Aunt Linda, Ethan and Lily.

Here is Blaise right before he gets in the pool. He is doing so well learning how to swim.
Here is my cousin Pete who provided some entertainment. He is a great guitar player.
My cousin Elena trying to escape Blaise who is trying to get on the float with her.
This is one of my favorite pictures of Blaise with his great grandma. Look at how happy he is posing with her. They have a great connection.
Smile guys.

My cousins Pete, Elena and Breana. I think they are doing sit ups in the water.
Who can make the biggest splash?
How cute is this picture of Blaise relaxing in the pool and getting some rays.
Smile. You both look really pretty in this picture.
Mom and Blaise. That is another thing I love about summer - POPSICLES!

Slip n Slide

Blaise taking his turn on his new slip n slide.

Patricks turn.
Look how proud John is of Blaise.