Gym Members

So we haven't been good about working out on our own.  So we decided to join a gym.  We are now official members of Lifetime Fitness- it's really close to our house and has great amenities.  It has racketball, pool, classes, and other stuff.  So as new members we got a free personal training session (yes so they can then try and get us to signup for more-not free).  But oh my, did he make us work.  We are still sore and we worked out with him on Friday.  Needless to say we won't be working out with him again- not so much because we can't, but because it's kinda expensive, and Russell is knowledgable enough for us to do it on our own.  Putting it out here on the blog will keep us accountable, that, plus the $50 a month.  So hopefully the next time you see us you can see the results of our hard work!! 

Redecorating

So if you come visit us this summer (which I hope you do!!) you will notice some changes at our house.  First off we got a new sofa table.  When you used to walk into our front door all you could see was the back of the couch.  So now there is more of a formal entry way.

Also, we did the guest bathroom.  I really don't call it redecoration since it wasn't really that decorated to begin with.  It was more of a mismatch of our old stuff from college.  We liked Russell's old shower curtain so we stuck with that as our jumping off point.

I got some towels that actually coordinate with the shower curtain.

And then we got some decoration and some basic bathroom accessories for the sink area.

So next time you are in the Houston area, please feel free to come by and check out our changes in person!

Lauren's Wedding

This past week has been filled with wedding festivities for my friend Lauren.  I went up to Dallas on Monday and spent the week there.  First order of business was to help celebrate Leslie's 26th birthday.  Her birthday was on Sunday and they had gone to the Rangers game.  But it was fun to have dinner and dessert with her and Jeremy.

Mom seems to be reusing my candles from February.  On Monday night I got to hang out with Amanda and the Fosters.  On Tuesday I went and had lunhc up at the church with mom and Mrs. Laura, yummy Taco Bueno (someone needs to open one up here in Houston).  Afterwards, Heather came up and we played Wii in the youth room- some perks of knowing all the right people at the church.  It was great to hang out with Heather alone some before all the wedding stuff.  On Tuesday night we went to On the Border with Lauren, Katherine, and Katie.  Dad had a late softball game that night, and despite the rain they played.  I haven't been to one of his games in awhile because they are always on Tuesday nights when I'm not there.

Wednesday I had lunch with dad at Genghis Grill (yay someone is opening one up in Houston!!!!).  And then mom got permisison to miss work and we went to see Eclipse with the Foster ladies. It was really good, much better than the first two. 

Afterwards we had a dessert shower at Heather's house for Lauren.  It was nice because it was just the bridesmaids.  Afterwards we went out for Lauren's bachelorette party.  We started out with margaritas at OTB and then to have a "dance" lesson at the Girls Room.  It was fun and very interesting-lol.  And I'll just leave it at that.

Thursday we went to get our nails done in the morning and then checked in the hotel and got ready for the rehersal at 3.  Then Lauren and Mark had an open house at their new apartment before the rehersal dinner at Maggianos.  Friday we had a nice surprise of 30 minute messages, Lauren got an hour one.  We got our hair and make up done in time to then start worrying about the rain.  They finally decided to have the wedding inside instead of outside (good thing they didn't take my advice, because I was certain it would blow over).  Good theing they didn't because it rained practically all night.  Russell's flight was delayed by about 3 hours.  He missed the ceremony but made it in time for the reception. 

After the all the wedding activities, on Saturday the boys went to play golf and me, Leslie, and mom went to Northpark Mall.  Mom had some "gold" there and so she shared with us.  Overall it was great week.  However, I was glad to be back at home with my husband and my dog.

Happy Fathers Day

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there.  I want to give a special tribute to my wonderful daddy.  I love him so much!!

...and to my new "dad"

I am so blessed!

Journey

So I had the great privilegde of going with the Lakepointe youth to camp this past week.  Jeremy texts me and says "so I know I didn't go to your graduation, but do you tihnk you want to go to camp".  After giving him a hard time about not going to graduation, I agreed to a free trip to the beach (I mean who wouldn't).  We were already going to be up in Dallas for my grandparents 60th wedding anniversary party, so it worked out.  Russell drove back to Houston by himself and I loaded up for the 12 hour bus ride to Orange Beach Alabama.  We had lots of fun in Alabama, every morning we would go to a local church and had amazing worship and small group, then rec time.  After lunch we would have free time at the beach.  The condos we stayed at had both an indoor and outdoor pool, as well as it was right on the beach.  And then after dinner we would go back to the church for more worship, preaching by David Nassar, who is very good, and then small group time again.  The beach was not closed until Thursday, and we left Friday morning, so it didn't affect us too much.  But even ealy in the week, you could see oil bead up on you if you went into the ocean.  It's crazy to think that the oil spill has been going on for a month and a half now with no end in sight.  I had a great time but was definitely ready to get home after a week away.  Thanfully Jeremy and the church paid for my flight back, so I didn't have to drive.

The view from our balcony

The girls in my condo

Firewheel kids!

Last Day of School

Well it is officially summer!!  June 2nd was the last day with kids, and the teachers last day was the 3rd.  I really enjoyed my semester at Creek and will be sad to leave.  For those of you that don't know, I have been put on the "excess list" which is exactly like it sounds, there is an excess of teachers at Creek that the budget cannot support.  So I have been guaranteed a job within the district, it ust might not be where I want or what grade level and subject I want.  Which I'm not too picky so I'm just happy that I have a job.  Luckily  my whole school si getting remodeled and so everyone is moving classrooms for next year, so everyone was packing up their rooms, so that made it a little less embarassing.  I had pretty good kids this year I had 96% passing on the TAKS test (98% if you don't count my ESL kids) and I had 43% commended.  I can't wait for next year, wherever that might be to have kids for the whole year!  I'll keep you posted on my whereabouts for next year, but for now I will enjoy the perks of my job that give me 2 months off!!!

So Sorry

So I realized that it has been quite awhile since I've blogged. It hasn't been on purpose and I'm not giving up on the blog, I have just been busy and lazy.  I am about to go off to camp for a week, when I get back I will post probably at least three differenct times.  So check back in a week!!  Thanks for reading!!