River Trip Reunion

I know the few people that do read this blog knew that I was eagerly anticipating my reunion trip with my best girlfriends from college! A weekend together in Canyon Lake was just what we needed! We picked up where we left off a year ago at graduation, talked about college, jobs,engagements, weddings, boyfriends, and everything in between.

I am so thankful to have these girls in my life. I know that no matter what happens to me, no matter what time of day or night I might need them, or whatever the problem could be, one or all of these girls would be on the next flight, phone call, or drive to be by my side!

Instead of a play by play, here is a picture tour of our fun filled, all too fast weekend!








Apparently I don't own a hairbrush....GEEZ.

1st Annual Reunion Trip

Our Weekend is FINALLY here!

Me and my best friends from college have been planning a weekend in Canyon Lake for a year now. We made a deal after graduation that through thick and thin, marriages, kids, and whatever life throws at us, we would take out some time every year for eachother.

This year, since we graduated last year and are all on a budget, we decided on Canyon Lake so we could float the river. We are staying in a great condo, floating the river, and finally getting to catch up!

We all took Friday off from our jobs, and are driving down in the morning. 4 of us are coming from Houston, 1 from Austin, 1 from Corpus, and 1 from New Braunfels.

I packed all my stuff last night since I am leaving right after work for Houston. I am going to spend the night with my mom, and then drive down with Emily and Melissa.

I FINALLY bit the bullet and bought a waterproof digital camera ($50 at Wal-Mart HELLO!) Since I am such a cheap, this was a big struggle for me! haha. I figured that since I am always around water, whether it be on vacation with Daniel (we really wish we had one in Cozumel last Christmas), or at home at the beach, that it would be a good investment. Those little cheap cameras you buy are $10.00 a piece, so it would only take 2 trips for me to make this little purchase worthwhile. I usually buy at least two per trip because the pictures are always so bad I want more to choose from. I know the pictures will be better than those throw aways anyway!

Daniel helped me pack up this morning and is headed to Houston for a "mini boys weekend" (A.K.A working on his jeep with his friends:)) When I reminded him a couple of weeks ago that this trip was coming up he got a huge smile on his face! So much for him missing me!

I will be back on Monday to update with pictures and stories from our trip.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Weekend Re-Cap

This weekend was a whirlwind!

Daniel and I got off a little early from our jobs on Friday and headed down to Harlingen. We arrived a little after 11:30pm and after talking to his parents and playing with the pups, went to sleep!

The next morning we got up, had breakfast, and did a little shopping. I needed earrings for my dress and Daniel needed a new suit and shoes. (We realized about halfway home he didn't bring his dress shoes) After that, we relaxed a little bit and it was time to get ready for the wedding.

Jacob and Erica got married at St. Alban's, the school where so much of my life was spent. Much of our time was particularly spent in the same chapel they got married in. The pastor talked about how 16 years ago, Jacob and Erica met at St.Alban's and now they had returned to get married. Most everyone I went to elementary with made the trip down, and it was so special to see them all there to celebrate.

After the ceremony, which of course I cried all the way through, it was off to the reception. It was decorated beautifully and it was all that you might wish a wedding could be. Beautiful, Comfortable, Classy , and Carefree. I caught up with my old classmates for the rest of the night, and Daniel caught up with his old roommate from college, who had sold the groom his house! It was a very special evening to me to see my good friends from my childhood. My best memories are with the St. Alban's days.


Here is my handsome boyfriend...


St. Alban's friends..


St. Alban's friends...


Old Carpoolers!


St. Alban's friends. (Schuyler and I used to carpool!)


These were the most important people in my life from the time we were preschoolers to 6th grade! St. Alban's class of 2000!

Early the next morning, I woke up and went to my dads. We cooked breakfast, fed and played with the horses, and got to catch up while Daniel and his parent's went to church. Around noon, I headed back, packed up the rest of my things, and we hit the road. I read halfway and then I let Daniel sleep while I drove. (YES, I was allowed to drive the truck!)

When we got home to College Station, we dumped out stuff off and headed to our Sunday night movie. (Every Sunday in college, Daniel and I would go to the movies, no matter what...EVEN if we had a test Monday morning) The tradition continues as I have moved back for the summer. We bought tickets for Bridesmaids, which we both "kinda" wanted to see...NOTHING is playing at the movies right now so our options were limited. When we got there, we decided to get some snacks and then head right in...well, we were an hour early. (Whoops) Daniel went outside and switched out our tickets for a movie called Super 8. I will have to say it was pretty good. It was Sci/Fi, thriller, drama-but it was good. I only jumped out of my seat about three times.

For any of you readers out there, I have posted about my Kindle before but you HAVE to get one if you like to read. I have enjoyed it so much now that I finally have a chance to read. I read the Hunger Games day before yesterday. It turns out, it is a trilogy about a girl in a post apocalyptic version of the United States. Every year, children are sent into the annual hunger games, a fight to the death that reminds Panem, (their country) about the devastation that ensued from the uprising. (the U.S.A imploding I'm assuming) I just made it sound really lame but these books are REALLY GREAT! I am halfway through the second book and I can't wait to get home to finish it tonight.

Wedding Weekend in Harlingen

Daniel and I are headed to Harlingen this weekend for my good friend Jacob Boggus' wedding! Jacob is marrying Erica Mesquias, who I have known since I was at St.Albans with Jacob. Jacob and I went to school together at St. Alban's from Pre-K to Sixth grade and were great friends growing up. Erica moved to Missouri sometime when we were in 1st or 2nd grade. At some point they met up again and now they are getting married!

If anyone knows me they know that I LOVE weddings-I just LOVE them. Haha! So I am extra excited that I am friends with both the bride and groom :)

I am really looking forward to seeing the St. Alban's crew as well as seeing my baby Trevor! (labradoodle child) Trevor is spending his summer vacationing with Daniel's parents-and from what I can tell, I might not get him back!

I'll update soon with some pictures from the weekend! Here is a pic Daniel's dad sent me of Trevor and their dog Sadie...best friends!

Weekend

It has been a really fast weekend!

Daniel was playing in a golf tournament sponsored by a bunch of oil and gas companies in the area...it was really fun. I have been to this particular tournament before and have really enjoyed it. Different companies sponsor different holes and there is food, drinks, and music throughout the course. (which really breaks up the long day!)



Yesterday I rode around with a friend and today I took my Kindle and read the whole day. It was about 100 degrees outside, so not exactly comfortable, but I loved being outside and watching Daniel play! They shot a 8 under yesterday, and 11 under today! Not bad at all...BUT what did I expect with Daniel on the team? :)

Tomorrow we are taking one of my attorney's kids out to dinner and on Tuesday we are going bowling. On friday, we are headed to Harlingen for a wedding!

Here are a couple of pictures from our quick weekend!



I can't forget to mention Daniel's PANTS. He bought these while we were still in HIGH SCHOOL at a vintage store in McAllen. I was sure they wouldn't fit, but lo and behold, they DID...and he wore them all day! Needless to say, we all got a good laugh!

Wine on Wednesday

"To succeed in this industry, you must know your wine, your law, and your news"-a professor on my first day of law school orientation.

I'm working on the knowing your law part, and I make it a priority of mine to know what is going on with our country and the world I live in...and-

I love wine, and this was before law school. And no-not in the I want to get drunk way. I love wine in the "it reminds me of traveling-helps me wind down after a tough day-and is yummy with food I make way"

I started to love wine in Europe when I was in Germany studying abroad. To Europeans, wine is normal with every meal. It was there that I learned to pair it with food and really enjoy it and want to learn about how it was made and its history. With that being said, I have spend the last three years or so experimenting with different kinds and figuring out my favorite kinds...

ENTER--> Law school in Oklahoma <--Zero wine selection. I don't have time to drink or enjoy wine in Oklahoma anyway. I am too tired when I get home from the library and Oklahoma's strange alcohol laws prevent me from buying it at my leisure. With that being said, I found a wine I can bring back from Texas (no wine in grocery stores in OK) that will keep, and is actually a good quality!


This is my favorite "cheap wine". At about 10 dollars a cube (equivalent of 2 bottles) you can get an inexpensive wine, bottled in Napa, from my favorite place-TARGET! This isn't your "college" boxed version. This stuff is not Franzia! This target brand is a medium quality blend that I really enjoy on a budget. There are different kinds, ranging from chardonnay all the way to a dark cabernet. Pictured above is a "Shiraz" blend, which is a little lighter than a dark red and darker than a full bodied white. (if you are unsure of whether you will like wine, I recommend you start with a white! they are fruity and go well with any food)


I had to buy one wine glass at Target because Daniel has no wine glasses of course!


While we are on the topic of food and wine, here is a picture of the meal I cooked tonight for us. Pork tenderloin that I seared and then put in the oven, roasted brussell sprouts and broccoli, and roasted corn. Luckily for a certain guy in my life-I like to cook :)

A post full of randoms...

I have had a busy first week or so of work. Still loving it-but busy as ever! I got my first paycheck today...which makes it totally worth it :)
Here is a post of completely RANDOM things I have been up to...


My mom got me this beautiful Jon Hart bag I have been wanting! I can't wait for the leather to darken up and it to look even better. She also got me a really pretty makeup bag and a travel bag (blue and pink) I finally have some professional looking luggage :) Thanks mom! I love you!


Speaking of Mom, we went to Houston to spend some of the weekend with her and here is a picture of her precious dog Bodie, who I am in LOVE with.


Here is a picture of a cake ball my friend Charlene Jones made! She is a paralegal at the firm I work for and also an AMAZING baker. She refused to let me put a picture of her in my blog but here is a yummy lemon cake ball she made. She gave me the recipe but I doubt I can make it as yummy as she did! I'll leave the baking to her...I just hope she brings me more stuff!


Here is a cheezy-licious picture of me at work. I text pictures of myself wearing clothes my mom bought me so she can see how they look!


Here is a picture I took tonight at the bowling alley where I filled in for a missing co-worker of Daniel's. I bowled a lot better than I expected, but was more interested in this old lady in a plaid suit. Had to get a picture :)

For the next couple of weeks things are going to be busy! Aside from work, I am heading to Harlingen for my friends' wedding. What I am most excited about has to be our FIRST ANNUAL GIRLS TRIP though....We are headed to Canyon lake for a reunion weekend in a couple of weeks and I am beyond excited to see my best friends...some of them for the first time since we graduated over a year ago!



Can't wait to see my favorite girls!