That Good 'Ole Baylor Line

I know this picture is a month late, but I couldn't post it around the time of Baylor Homecoming due to my computer issues. This is the only picture I have from this year's homecoming festivities, and we almost didn't get it...I had to make Jeff walk back to the bonfire, when we were halfway to the car, because I wanted a picture. We took Moose to the parade and I was too busy with him to take pics and for the first time, in many years, I didn't go to the football game (Jeff's dad got my ticket because all tickets were $40 this year and no one wanted to pay that much to see us lose).

I love homecoming and that Baylor makes such a big deal about it. I couldn't imagine a homecoming without the great bonfire and huge parade (I guess the game is a little exciting too). One of the wonderful things about living in Waco, and now being in our house, is that we got to play host to many of our friends and family. It was such a fun time to hang out and eat at the house after the game instead of fighting the crowds at a restaurant. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again next year!

Getting Bigger

Just a few pics of our growing puppy (who is already 50 punds)!

More Photoshop Fun

I have been playing most of the day in photoshop. Here is one of my favorite pictures of Moose, taken when we first got him. I can just see him saying to me, with his sad eyes..."Do you think they will be my friends?"

Thankful

I am thankful for...

Three wonderful dogs. As crazy as they may be I still can't imagine life without them.

Having a home to live in. Some of the men from church went on a mission trip to Mexico a couple of weeks ago. To hear them talk about the house they built that was the size of a bedroom made me realize how much I take for granted the beautiful home Jeff and I live in.

A wonderful husband who loves me.

Never having to worry if I have the right clothes to wear when it is cold, if there is going to be food to eat at meal times, if we have the money to pay the bills, etc.

Kind, wonderful friends. With no family in Waco, our friends have become like family. God has put some great people in our lives for support and friendship.

Family...Jeff and I are extremely blessed to have parents and extended family who love us. Living in Waco, we don't get to see our families as often as we would like and are thankful for the times we do get to spend with them.

Unchanging, never-ending love from God. I tend to get wrapped up in myself and my life. Knowing that God still loves me despite my weaknesses, imperfections and self-centeredness is amazing.

Life...the present and eternal. I am thankful for Jeff's and my health and knowing that when we leave this earth, life is not over.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Having Fun

So, my computer crashsed back in October and I lost all of my photoshop stuff. This wouldn't seem like a problem except I could not find my photoshop CD to re-download to my computer. Happily, my dad came to the rescue...he had an extra copy of photoshop CS2...something I had always wanted but never could convince Jeff it was worth the money. Anywhoo...I now have CS2 and am sooo excited. I am still having issues with my card reader, so at the moment I can't get any new pictures off my camera. For the time-being, I've been playing around with some of my older pictures. Below is a picture of my friend's little girl. I probably didn't do a wonderful job, but I'm still having fun playing around with my pictures...now if only I can convince Jeff to upgrade to CS3!

Jack Shazam

So I've been youtube-ing it a lot lately since Jeff has been out of town. Here is a clip of Jack from Will and Grace...one of my faves. I wasn't a regular watcher of the show and actually saw this clip when the whole cast was on Oprah. Quite hilarious! (don't forget to turn off the music)

Need a Pep Talk?

I thought this was pretty funny. Be sure to pause the music at the bottom of the page before playing.

Random Things About Me

My sister-in-law, Kristi, tagged me awhile ago to write 8 interesting things about myself. When I came up with my "me" list, I thought of more than 8...not that I think I'm that interesting, but there is more to me than 8 things. Here is my entire list of random "me" things...

I turned 30 this year. Most people think I look 18 (I got carded going to the movies while in college and last year got carded buying a lottery ticket). It doesn't help that I live in a college town and wear Baylor t-shirts.

I was born on Easter.

I have one younger brother.

I lived in Encinitas (San Diego) California the first 18 years of my life.

I went to the same private, Christian school K-12th grade, all on the same campus.

I graduated from high school with 40 people...6, including me, went to Baylor. I was also salutatorian of my graduating class.

I love the beach and miss being able to drive by it everyday.

My two favorite eateries I have to have when I go home: Rubio's Fish Tacos and In-N-Out Burgers.

My favorite color is red. My favorite color to wear is black.

Growing up the last 4 digits of my phone number were 7276...the same as Jeff's birthday. A little eerie!

I like to eat...at our house we are always talking at lunch about what we are having for dinner. Some of my favorite restaurants: Irma's, Morton's, America's, Mark's, Maggiano's and Chick-Fil-A for fast food.

I don't like ice cream or most sweets. I would rather eat cheese or have a salty snack. The only dessert I really like is anything with chocolate.

Places I have traveled: Kauai/Oahu/Hawaii, Jamaica, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Places I would like to travel: Italy, London, St. John, Geece, and the east coast during the fall.

I was an early childhood major at Baylor.

I taught kindergarten for 7 years before taking this year off. Other professions I think I would like: Architect or Photographer.

I lived on the 5th floor of Collins Hall during my freshman year at Baylor. I hate elevators so it made for lots of exercise.

I broke my right arm in the 6th grade.

I never did any sports growing up. I tried softball for one day and hated it.

I was a cheerleader all four years of high school.

I hate balloons. The squeaky sound from your fingers touching balloons drives me nuts...I go running the other way when I see those annoying balloon people at restaurants who go around making animals for the children.

I also hate clowns...they just freak me out, I'm not sure why.

Jeff and I have been married for 6 years. Our children are our three dogs.

I grew up with one cat, but now prefer dogs. I now seem to be allergic to cats when I go home or to Jeff's parents' house. I also think there is no better dog than a rescue dog.

Places I have lived: Encinitas, California/Houston, Texas/Waco, Texas

I'm still a Chargers fan, but root for the Astors (you pretty much have to in our house).

I love a clean house, but hate to clean. My life is pretty much ruled by dog hair...I am constantly vacuuming it up.

I have naturally curly hair, which I straighten everyday (my hair did not like living in Houston). I had bangs until my junior year in college (I still have nightmares about bangs that never grow out), and I have never colored or highlighted it.

I can't go too long without a Sonic Cherry Limeade or a Starbuck's White Chocolate Mocha.

Some of my favorite movies: It's a Wonderful Life, The Notebook, Sweet Home Alabama, You've Got Mail, Hoosiers, and the Bourne Trilogy

Some of my favorite TV shows: CSI (the original one), Lost, 24, The Office, Grey's Anatomy, Friday Night Lights and anything reality based...thank goodness we have DVR

Even though I don't do it that often, I love to cook, and am obssessed with cookbooks.

A few things I would like to do before I die: Learn how to play the piano, sky dive, and run a marathon.


That's me in a nutshell. As unexciting as it has been, I love my life!