Start of the Spring CA trip!

So I just recently got back from visiting my sister and Reagan and it was such a special and fun trip! My sister-in-law, Amberly, went with me and stayed for almost 4 days. We got there Thursday around lunch time so after Sister picked us up from the airport, we ate lunch at Cheesecake Factory. Afterwards, we did a little damage at some shopping centers nearby. That night we laid low and my sister's place and ate some taco soup that Amberly made us. We wanted to relax and get some good sleep before heading out to LA the next morning!

Houston Rodeo!

We went to the rodeo this past weekend with Amanda and Jordan and it was so cool! We didn't get much of a chance to walk around but we did eat some good BBQ and watched a little bit of the rodeo. Then the best part, we got 4th row seats to Taylor Swift baby! Thanks to Amanda, she gave us the hook up for sure! It was awesome- we had a great view and a good time. :D

Something to Celebrate

So my friend Stacie, I met her through Forrest. She is married to Kevin, one of Forrest's coworkers. I feel like I owe my life to Stacie because she was the first person to give me some direction with nursing. She is an RN and went through the Blinn program several years ago. She put me in touch with a professor at the A&M program (Cathy) so that I could find out more information about the program since it had just started. So Cathy and I got in touch, met for coffee exactly one year ago. It was spring break week last year because I remember Cathy being nice enough to meet with me during her spring break. She is AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME and I LOVED meeting with her. She is truly an inspiration to me. Anyways, Stacie has been very interested in this whole process for me because she wanted it to work out so bad. So when she told me I was going to be getting my letter, she said that we could go to dinner and then out on Sat. night either to celebrate good news or to be supportive in case it was bad news. We went to Cafe Excell and then to Murphys Law with some of her friends that are already good friends with Forrest through work. We had a blast and it was the perfect way to celebrate! 

Ashton's 2nd birthday!

So on Sat, we went to Houston for Asthon's birthday party. He turns 2 on March 20th. He is such a little turkey! One thing he does that is so funny is he thinks that if he closes or squints his eyes, that he is invisible. Haha and him and Aiden are so different too- practically complete opposite. Aiden is such a rule follower- When it was time for the boys to take their naps after the bday festivities, Aiden let everyone know that he had to go upstairs for his nap. So as he walks upstairs with his blanket in hand, Forrest messes with him and tells him that the circus is about to show up. He looked at Forrest and goes, "Well, I have to sleep first....they can just wait." HAHA! The both of them are just so cute and have the most entertaining personalities.

I also got to announce to Forrest's family the big news about nursing. It was nice that we were already planning on seeing them when I found out- that way I could just wait to tell everyone in person. They were very excited, of course and probably relieved because I know they were very anxious for me to find out too. Of course, in the beginning as soon as Forrest said "Moof has some news everybody..." I knew they were going to think it was about the nursing program or that I was pregnant. Haha thank goodness we don't have that kind of news to announce just yet! Maybe after nursing school. :)

Accepted!

THIS PAST WEEKEND I FOUND OUT THAT I WAS ACCEPTED INTO THE A&M NURSING PROGRAM AND I COULDN'T BE MORE EXCITED! I have just been smitten all weekend. :)  I knew the day was coming that I was going to find out and towards the end, I was starting to get really anxious. 

I actually knew I was going to be receiving the letter this weekend because a girlfriend of mine who knows a professor within the program called and told me I would be getting it on Fri or Sat. Well, when my friend Matt (who also lives in C.S. and right down the road from us) called to tell me about getting his letter, I knew I was next! My sister was just on pins and needles too because she knew when Matt got his and that as soon as I got my mail I was going to be calling her! Well after the mail man finally came, I checked my mail, found a big thick envelope which contained my letter, came inside and sat next to Forrest. I could barely open it- I was so nervous! I knew my life was about to change. 

I opened it, and the first word I saw was "congratulate" and it was right then that I knew. I kept on reading just to make sure...I just couldn't believe it. That was by far one of the best moments in my life! I am so relieved to know now. Matt was also accepted so I am really excited that I already have a friend, a really good friend in the class.  We have gone through this whole process, step by step, practically side by side and I just knew if the program took one of us- it was going to have to take the both of us. I can't wait to meet the other 20 people in my class- we are about to spend the next 18mo. of our lives together! Class starts on June 1st and I cannot wait. :)

Almost 7 months!

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