Tripper and Skipper

I was over at Lizzie and Josh's again last night
and took some pictures of Tripper and Skipper performing one of their best tricks. They will hold a treat on their nose for just about any length of time, until you tell them they can eat it. Even Georgie can't do this trick. It's pretty impressive!







Aren't they adorable? I love my furry nephews!

Dinner with Lizzie and Josh

I had dinner at Lizzie and Josh's house last night. Those two are so cute...they cook dinner together every night! I watched while they worked at the stove together, figuring out which spices to use and how to season the vegetables and what to toss with the pasta. And it all turned out delicious!

Lizzie will probably kill me for using this picture, but it's just too cute not to share.

Texas Skyscape

One thing I will always love about Texas is the wide open sky. I love being able to see the entire sky during a sunset and I love the dramatic change of light when a thunderstorm is approaching. This picture that I shot as I was leaving Michael's today is a perfect example. I will always love New York for many reasons, but the skyscapes of Texas are unmatched!

Faith Presbyterian Celebration

I spent the day at our church in Baytown, Faith Presbyterian, helping out with their big Celebration day to honor the opening of the new building a few weeks ago. Luckily, the weather as nice and cool and very fall-ish. There were hot dogs, popcorn, and snow cones, a cake walk, a moon walk, face painting (which was the station I helped with), and two live bands. It was a lot of fun.

Here's a picture of my mom working the face painting table while I took a break.

Dinner at Antonio's

Tonight I shared with my mom and Richard their Friday night tradition of going to Antonio's for dinner. They are regulars at this place and are greeted by their first names by the owner when they arrive.

Tonight we all ordered the special which was Rosemary Chicken stuffed with parmesan and topped with a creamy asparagus, spinach, and tomato sauce with whole wheat pasta. Despite the fact that my sinus cold took over my sense of taste half way through the meal, it was still wonderfully delicious!

Backyard Bliss

I spent some time in my mom's backyard today taking pictures of all the flowers...so many different colors!

Dinner at Lizzie and Josh's House

I made it to Texas today and spent my first evening at Lizzie and Josh's house. We had a delicious dinner...

...and then spent the rest of the evening playing "The Beatles" version of Rock Band on the Wii. We may look pretty dorky in this picture trying to be like cool rock stars, but we sure had fun!

Lizzie and Josh's Wedding Day

Lizzie and Josh were married on July 25 and had the most beautiful wedding ever!



Lizzie looked so stunning in her wedding dress.

















I love this picture of my mom and me helping Lizzie get dressed.

Lizzie with all her pink ladies!

Caroline, Lizzie, Brandon, and me acting silly.

Leslie, me, and Dad before the wedding.

Caroline with the angelic flower girls.

My sweetie, John, and me.

Jeff, CJ, and John dancing to "Billie Jean". CJ is one of the best dancers I know!

Lizzie and Josh after the farewell...leaving for their honeymoon!

My Super Sweet Shower with the Church Ladies

The day after the Bachelorette Party, I was given a bridal shower by the ladies of my church in Baytown. It was beautiful! They had the table decorated with a chocolate brown cloth and a centerpiece of peach roses, limes, and crystals...all to match the wedding colors. It was so thoughtful and sweet and absolutely perfect!

Betty and Barbara behind the gorgeous centerpiece (created by Deborah)

Becky, Missy, Lizzie, Cassie, Joley, Jena, and little Emma out by the pool and just getting over our wild and crazy bachelorette party from the night before.

Me with my wonderful hostesses - Gail, Lisa, Barbara, Roxanne, Juan, Joyce, DiAnne, Ann, Deborah, Betty, and Debbye

Lizzie, Cassie, Missy, and Becky

Lizzie, Mom, Cassie and Emma...and Jena on the far right :)

Cassie and Wendy...a friend from youth group when we were growing up in church.

Linda and Cassie...my wonderful mentor from my first year of teaching who taught me everything and more about teaching art.

My Two Favorite Teachers

While I was in town I got to visit my two favorite teachers for lunch...my mom and Lizzie.

Mom and Cassie in the best math class at Horace Mann Jr. High.

I loved my mom's word wall. I had a word wall in my old classroom, but it was never as cool as this one!

This is a really strange self portrait I did back in college with Amsterdam behind me. My mom loves this painting and has had it hanging in her classroom for years.

I also got to visit Lizzie's classroom for lunch another day.

Hurricane Ike unfortunately damaged her real classroom, so she was moved to a temporary room. It was still the best American History class at Barber's Hill Jr. High!

Church and lunch with the family

The day after the big birthday party we went to church.
Cassie, Mom (wearing the shirt I gave her for her birthday), and Lizzie after church.

After church Lizzie and I found three ducks nesting under the car!
We all went out to lunch at El Toro after church. Uncle Sandy, Cassie, and Lizzie at El Toro after lunch.
Lizzie and Bradley

Cassie, Richard, Mom, and Lizzie

Mom's 60th Birthday Celebration

Happy 60th Birthday Mom! You don't look a day over 50!