Happy B'day Daddy-O!

Happy Birthday Dad! Have a great day!

Hope you get your limit on your birthday!

And by limit...I mean birds! not beer! :)

Wishful Wednesday...Vacay!

'I Wish'... I was going on vacation tomorrow, and I would want to go to....

Santorini, Greece!

Two words...Pure Bliss!

The Big Easy!

This past weekend I took a trip to The Big Easy!

It was my first time to visit New Orleans, so I was pretty excited.

And not to mention...it was Amy's bachelorette party weekend!

We had so much fun!...

and we ate lots of good food!

Saturday morning we had brunch at a super cute spot called "Eat."

And what's a brunch without some mimosas?

After that we headed out and walked around The French Quarter...

It was such a neat area and the weather couldn't have been more perfect!

We even saw a wedding party taking pictures...
Here's the beautiful bride doing her thing!

What an amazing church!

(I couldn't put my camera down!)

There were also a ton of artists around showing off all their work....

This guy drawing the chocolate lab was my favorite!

Next stop was Pat O's for a famous hurricane....

And to hang out at the piano bar!

All in all.....

it was a great weekend,

in a great town,

with some great friends!

My bags are packed

and I'm ready to move...

to this amazing place...

This picture is not mine, but it is just too pretty not to share!

Who wouldn't love to wake up to this every morning on a beautiful lake in Minnesota?

You Capture- Still Life

Last week I found a new blog that does weekly photography challenges! I couldn't wait to participate! This week's challenge is "still life."

Here are a couple of my favorite still life photos that I've captured....Enjoy!

Be sure to check out all the rest of the still life photos!

Over the Top Blog!

Look what I received! Haley over at The Sturgeon's Story gave me an Over The Top blog award!! I accept and must answer these questions and pass on this award to 7 other bloggers!

1. Where is your cell phone: in my purse

2. Your hair: down & curly

3. Your mother: traveling on some highway between Texas and South Dakota

4. Your father: in the driver's seat!

5. Your favorite food: steak & potatoes

6. Your dream from last night: don't remember!

7. Your favorite drink: 2% Milk

8. Your dream/goal: to someday start my own photography business

9. What room are you in: computer room

10. What is your hobby: easy...photography!

11. What is your fear: "Fear not, for I am with you" - Isaiah 41:10

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years: Living somewhere other than Houston with D, our dogs and a kiddo or two.

13. Where were you last night: downtown Houston at a night photography class...it was so much fun. I'll post pictures soon!

14. Something you are not: a procrastinator

15. Muffins: blueberry

16. Wish List items: new clothes for our upcoming New York trip

17. Where did you grow up: South Dakota & Richmond, Texas

18. Last thing you did: ate some strawberry fruit snacks

19. What are you wearing: jeans and t-shirt

20. Your TV: records all my favorite shows

21. Your pets: Sadie & Gauge...the best dogs ever!

22. Your friends: people I couldn't live without.

23. Your life: Blessed!

24. Your mood: Excited for tomorrow

25. Missing someone: My family up north

26. Vehicle: Toyota Sequioa

27. Something your not wearing: a watch

28. Your favorite store: Target

29. Your favorite color: light purple

30. When's the last time you laughed: 5 minutes ago when I received an email about Obama winning the Heisman

31. When's the last time you cried or teared up: when I found out a very special friend is expecting! after trying for a long time! God is so good!

32. Your best friend: in Dallas, I miss her every day! But I get to see her tomorrow!

33. One place you go over and over: work, HEB & Target

34. One person who emails me regularly: my dad

35. Favorite place to eat? Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

Now I tag:

1. Mitzi @ Some Kind of Wonderful
2. Katie @ A little sugar & spice!
3. Andrea @ The Sunday Scoop
4. Megan @ Megan & Forrest
5. Erin @ The Sniders
6. Tori @ Victoria-ville
7. Jen @ Adventures of Fun Bobby

Happy Birthday Nana!

We love you and hope you have a GREAT birthday!

"A grandma is warm hugs and sweet memories. She remembers all of your accomplishments and forgets all of your mistakes. She is someone you can tell your secrets and worries to, and she hopes and prays that all your dreams come true. She always loves you, no matter what. She is an encouraging word and a tender touch. She is full of proud smiles. She is the one person in the world who loves you with all her heart, who remembers the child you were and cherishes the person you've become." ~Barbara Cage

Lessons on Life

Start each day with a smile & laugh often!

Scarf Season and Giveaways!

Remember the fun scarf swap I was telling you about a few weeks ago??

Well, Meredith did a fabulous job getting the whole thing put together! Being that it was such a fun idea a lot of girls participated! I was paired up with another scarf-lovin' lady, Haley.

And...look what came in the mail the other day! It's perfect! This little baby will definitely be taking a trip to NYC at the end of this year! Thanks so much Haley!

In case you were wondering...this is the scarf that arrived in Haley's mailbox. I loved all the colors and hope she does too! The weather lately is definitely telling me that scarf season is here (hopefully to stay!)

Two more things!...

For all you ladies out there who love to cook, listen up! Danielle is having a super cute giveaway. Swing on over to her blog to check it out and you may be the lucky winner of one of these!

Also, Kelsey just reached 300 followers and she is celebrating with a fun giveaway! Who wouldn't want to win something from this adorable Etsy shop?! Here is just a sneak peek...

Friday Night Lights

In TEXAS high school football is BIG!

Come Friday night...the stands are full.
"A town, a team, a dream" - Friday Night Lights

and rain or shine...the game will go on!

Last night D & I had a real "flashback friday"!

We drove 30 minutes to watch his alma mater play Friendswood.

SFHS was 5-0 overall and 2-0 in district play.

They rolled into town to play Friendswood homecoming weekend.

It was a close game the whole time...

but SF pulled it off with a 29-28 victory. It doesn't get much better than that!

Despite the rain & the cold front...it was a great trip down memory lane with my "college sweetheart"!