Lone Star Shower

My teacher friends hosted a beautiful shower for me on April 19th.  Their creativity and generosity amazed me...I'm so grateful to have such special friends. 
These cute green chalk boards were the centerpieces for every table with various sayings on each one.

The Hostesses...

My friend Jamie, made this "picture window" for me.  She put one of our engagement pictures in each space....adorable!

A surprise appearance from Ben!! 

"Thunder" helmets...

I don't know about everyone else but I thought the past week-end was very interesting weather-wise in the Mid-West....April showers, funnel clouds, tornadoes, thunder and lightning.....My mom got Ben and I bicycle helmets (thunder helmets) for our Easter gift, so we were prepared for the weather....

...BRING IT ON...

Fortunately, we didn't have to actually use them.....this was just a practice run...lol !  I can do without funnel clouds and tornadoes but give me a good thunder and lightning storm.....I LOVE thunderstorms !

Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy birthday to the best mom and friend a girl could have!  We LOVE you and are looking forward to a fun night of celebrating....

Weekend Happenings

I LOVE weekends....!!!!!  My mom and  I started the day off shopping and to our surprise...we found a "mother of the bride" dress.  It is so chic and looks absolutely stunning on her.  I can't wait until she walks down the aisle before me in 4 months !!!!

After that, my mom helped me complete our registry at Dillard's.
On a rainy night over my spring break, Ben and I registered at Bed Bath and Beyond.  It was perfect... we were one of the only customers in the store.  Every time we passed an employee, they congratulated us ..(so sweet). Our registry wouldn't be complete without my past place of employment, Pottery Barn.  Now, we are all set for my first shower on April 19th with my school friends. 

Dillard's registry

Bed Bath and Beyond Registry

Pottery Barn Registry

Saturday evening we attended Daisi and Sam's first shower.  It was hosted by their friends at Dolce Salon.  We had a lot of fun socializing, eating, and ending the night with an impromptu dance party.  

Here are just a few pictures from their shower....

Guest of Honor...Soon to be Mr. and Mrs......

Great end to the evening being with family and friends...





Ruidoso

I left Wednesday with my mom and Paul and traveled to our family cabin in Ruidoso, New Mexico driving in around 10:30 pm.

 It is located in  southeastern  New Mexico....635 miles from Bristow.  Towering above the village of Ruidoso is the peak of Sierra Blanca at 11, 981 feet above sea level, also known as Ski Apache....We didn't ski on this trip but did make the pilgrimage up the mountain...12 miles UP a switchback mountain road.  In January 2011, Ben and I drove out for skiing.

I  LOVE this place  more with each passing trip, and I've been going since I was three years old...

 Many memories have been made here with my mom, sister, dad and now Paul...I've had fun trips with my grandmother, aunt and cousins, also.
This time our trip was full of  relaxation....well, maybe alittle, along with  eating,  shopping, sightseeing and taking in all of natures' beauties. ( Missing my sister on this trip.)

My mom and I on the cabin deck.

..eating at the new pub, O'Malley's...

Early morning elk sighting...

Altogether 17 elk.....loved seeing this!

shopping.....favorite thing to do!

Landlocked....great place to eat with awesome guitarist playing...

..view of Sierra Blanca from Inn of the Mountain Gods....

I LOVE this place called Ruidoso, New Mexico.......

Irish time....

Happy St. Patrick's Day



and if you are a teacher, enJOY spring break!!!!

Lunch with my mom and Lindsay at Sproutz..

(notice Mom's green St. Pat's beads... so festive)



Wedding cake tasting

Ludgers Bakery....

Ann's Bakery

Ben got his samples of cake at home...









 

Happy Birthday Lindsay!

Wishing a" happy birthday"  to my wonderful sister, Lindsay!!!  We are looking forward to celebrating with you tonight at Mi Cocina!

Dinner was delicious...Ben and I split a chicken breast dinner smothered in Oaxan Mole Sauce.  Afterwards, we went back to Lindsay and Brett's house for turtle pie and gifts. 
Celebrating special days with my family makes me so happy...love you Linz, hope you enJOYed it!