2006

Before 2006 comes to an end, I decided to post my favorite & most memorable things from the year. Enjoy!

Christmas 2006

Here are some of my favorite pictures from the holiday season.

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It's Hereditary......

......When it's time to eat, IT'S TIME TO EAT!! The obsessive food gene has started at an early age. My 16 month old niece Summer Elizabeth helps herself in my parents refrigerator. Grandad would have been proud!! He loved food and loved to eat more than anyone I've known!

Thanksgiving 2006

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Amanda's 40th Birthday

Roxy & I had the pleasure of spending Thanksgiving Day with Amanda, Rene and Ella. Amanda cooked a delicious meal consisting of turkey, cornbread dressing, broccoli rice casserole, sweet potatoes and rolls. That was the first time I had ever eaten sweet potatoes and they were really good. My family eats mashed potatoes (for every occasion, not just T'giving).

For many reasons, Amanda is FABULOUS at 40! All my friends who have reached that milestone look and feel great! They are all successful and so diversified in their own ways. I hope I can live up to that this time next year. I can't wait!

My Thanksgiving Project

I finally decorated my home office. The theme is TRAVEL.

The project began Tuesday night after work. I started by moving everything out of the room including disconnecting the computer. Next I painted (using only Kelly Moore paints - the best). The walls are Walnut Cream and the ceiling is Ashbury. Once that dried, I hung a valance and a sheer window panel. I then hung a picture of an old style world map along with pictures from my favorite cities. I plan to pick some of my favorite pictures I've taken from around the country and the world and frame them. When I moved things back into the room, I only brought things back in that I want - no junk!

Much to my surprise I was able to get the computer hooked up and running again. I have NEVER seen so many cords in my life! It's ridiculous and so cluttered. Someone please comment if they know of a 1-cord computer set up.

The room isn't 100% complete but I decided to post these pictures since they resemble my visions of the finished product.

BEFORE

AFTER

This pic shows the wall and ceiling colors.

"Awesome 80s Prom"

Going to my high school reunion last weekend reminded me of what we did for Paula's 40th Birthday last year. We went to the "Awesome 80s Prom" in New York City. It's an interactive production set in a dance hall with everything 80s - music, clothes, jargon, decorations, etc. The audience members are participants of the prom. We danced with the cast members and got involved in the typical high school drama involved with such an event. It's intended to be somewhat cheesy but that's what makes it so funny! Paula, Kellie & I had a blast!! This production is much like "Tony & Tina's Wedding" (which Paula & I attended no fewer than 3 times!!). http://www.awesome80sprom.com/

Travel

The shaded states are ones I have visited.

For those who know me, I love to stay on the go. I love to travel. I set a goal for myself (a little too late) to visit all 50 states before I turn 40. Since I'll be 40 in a year, I don't think I'll make it. Someone suggested I change my goal to "50 for 50" - to visit all the states before I turn 50. That is definitely achievable!

My dear friend Paula told me about the Grand Luxe Rail Journeys. This is my idea of a fabulous vacation!! It's kind of like taking a cruise but you're on a train instead of a boat. If you check out the website - I'm interested in The Great Northwest & Rockies itinerary. This would cover 3 states I haven't visited and would easily allow me to hop over to Oregon too. This is a pricey vacation but if you set a little aside every month and have something to look forward to, it gives you a reason to go to work everyday.

http://www.americanorientexpress.com/Index.html

I could kick myself for all the times I was within a few miles of the un-visited states but couldn't find the time or energy to cross the border. Although I wouldn't trade any of the trips I've taken, I tend to be a creature of habit and go to the same places over and over. In the future, I am going to broaden my horizons.

Someday I plan to write about the places I have visited and what I remember about each state. We live in an awesome country with so much to see and so much to do!!

Brazoswood Class of 1986

20 Year Reunion

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TX OU Weekend

Dallas is a great place to be TX OU Weekend. Anticipation and energy fill the air. Even if you don't go to the game, the spirit of the game can be felt throughout the Metroplex. On Friday afternoon, the freeways fill with decorated cars. Wherever you go, people are wearing burnt orange and crimson red. This year, to top it off, it was a beautiful, cool, crisp, low-humidity day.

Friday Night

I had dinner at Sambuca with a lovely family, The Evans, who came from Oklahoma for the game.

During the Game

When fall arrives, I get crafty. I made a pumpkin centerpiece for my dining room table as I watched the game. I have a few other things I am going to make that I'll post on this blog.

Sweet Victory

TX 28, OU 10

Europe

I created a mosaic using some of the pictures I took in

London and Paris.

Becky's Baby Shower

KV, Becky, Tracey

Becky's Baby Shower in San Antonio on Sept. 30.

Only 6 weeks until Baby Jack is born!

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