Girls Weekend 2009!

Every year, the women in Forrest's family (Aunt Dede, his mom Cheri, sister Amberly, and usually grandma Nena) go on a trip just us girls and get away from the daily grind. Sometimes we go scrapbooking but this time we decided to pamper ourselves at the Houstonian. We got massages, some got their hair styled, and I got a pedicure. We also enjoyed delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Saturday night we went to dinner at Crapitos and then to the Legally Blonde Musical and it was SO good! Also, while we were there we were good and made sure to wake up early, get a good work out at there nice gym, and then went for a run around the resort. The whole weekend was so nice and relaxing thanks to Amberly who planned it all. I could definitely get use to doing that on a regular basis! :)

Tutu :)

She can FINALLY fit into it! Tutu from her Aunt Mae Mae!

Ash's Bday!

Ashley and Danny came in town for Ashley's birthday so we took them to brunch at La Bodega. Then we went and saw Slumdog Millionare with them and her parents which was REALLY good. It was so good to see our future neighbors! ;)

Steph's Visit!

Steph came in town for her 24th birthday and we had a blast! We took her to a country bar to see how well she would fit in and she had her first experience two stepping on the dance floor! Ryan and Danielle went with us and just made the night so fun- we were laughing all night. Steph lives in Austin, so College Station is bit of a drastic change of environment for her. At one point during the weekend, she actually asked me if Forrest and I had internet...HAHAHAHA! She thinks we live out in the country! I just love her so much. We might live totally different lives but that is what makes our friendship so special and fun. I just can't wait to see her again!

6 months!

As of yesterday, she is exactly one half-year old! I can't wait to see her at the end of March!

SUPERBOWL

Danielle and Ryan hosted a superbowl party at their house yesterday. We had fun watching the commercials and eating all of the good food. I love superbowl food like chips and rotel dip..... and Danielle made the BEST spinach artichoke dip! I need the recipe, D! I think I got more excited about the food than I did the game. :D

Out with work friends!

Me and some girls I work with went dancing at the Hall of Fame! We have all become really great friends and I am so glad to be working with all of them!

Daddy's Face....Mommy's Legs ;)

5 Months!

My little Rea Rea of Sunshine can almost sit up all by herself! Sister said she could sit up for almost 13 seconds on her 5 month birthday! I could not be more proud. :)

Papa Honey and Estate

This past weekend, Forrest, his dad, and I visited the Mahan Estate in Elliott, Texas. The story behind this property is that it has been in Papa Honey's family for generations and the actual house has not been lived in since Papa Honey's grandparents built it. Well, we have been visiting Papa Honey more than usual lately because around October, we found out that he has lung cancer. He underwent chemotherapy for months but the impact of the chemo was not worth the side effects for him....he decided to go off the medications. On one of the family visits, Papa Honey started talking about this land and how he missed it...so Forrest and his dad told him that they wanted to take him out there to see it. The day came for the guys to take him and he wasn't feeling well enough to go. So the three of us went- I decided to go because I wanted to get pictures of them seeing it for the first time. And, I thought if anything- I could give Honey the pictures. It was really a special moment for the two of them. We hope to take Papa Honey out there the next time he is up for it.

Forrest is probably closer to Papa Honey than any other grandparent and family members have always told him that he is more like him than anybody else in his family...boy is that ever true! I just love to see the two of them together because they make each other laugh so much...they just really have a relationship beyond any other grandpa/grandson relationship I have ever known. Papa Honey is really and extraordinary and one of a kind person...

Papa Honeys

Forrest and I went out to see Papa Honey and while we were there, Forrest wanted me to shoot his new gun. He has taken me to the gun range before but I have never shot a gun outside in broad daylight! It was kind of wierd I must say! And, a little scary even though I was so careful with it. He wants me to be able to protect myself in any emergency. I think he has seen a a little too many episodes of Gangland on TV! haha

Jaime's visit!

Jaime came in town and the three of us went out to Harry's one night! We also got massages, saw two movies, did a little shoppin, talked over coffee, and just had the best time together!