One-Year House Anniversary

Can you believe John and I will have been in our first home for a year already? We moved in Valentines day of 2009. What a day that was?! John and I were up late the night before doing last minute packing and up early for some more packing, the movers were late, cable company was early. At least the weather was nice to us!!

After all out stuff was in the new place, we had a great time finding places for it all to go. We quickly realized we didn't have enough to fill the place but we have worked on acquiring pieces through the year to make it feel nice and homey. Now that is not to say that there aren't a few unpacked boxes still looming in the house. I am sure we will eventually get around to those. Someday. :)

Several people have visited the house, we even hosted Thanksgiving in November. Many family members and friends came to stay with us and celebrate. We love company so please let us know when you would like to visit!!

We still LOVE the house and keep finding little projects to keep us busy. It seems there is always something that can be improved or changed to fit our needs. We can't believe it has been a whole year since we moved into the house. What a GREAT year it has been too!!

DENTON!!!!!

Howdy! John and I traveled to Denton last month to catch a Mean Green basketball game as well as catch up with friends from the area. We had such a blast while we were there. We saw some new buildings, drove Loop 288 in its entirety (for the first time since we had been students there), and went to some old hangouts with friends.

Both John and I were able to see some people we hadn't seen in ages. We were able to meet a new baby to the family of Bryan and Denea as well as an 18-month old to Lance and Rebecca that we hadn't met yet. Both were adorable and so perfect!

The basketball game was great at the Super Pit. We were able to catch up with past co-workers and friends at the game.

Next time, we will have to plan to be there longer and catch up with even more people!!!

Christmas 2009 and New Year 2010

Howdy! Well, we haven't updated this thing in some time now. I guess we need to make that part of our New Year's Resolution to take better care of this blog. :)

John and I traveled (with Charlie) from College Station to Midland, TX for Christmas. We were able to spend a lot of quality time with Denise and Brian. The food was great and plentiful and we enjoyed one another's company for sure. The weather was cold and it actually snowed. Who would have guessed there would be snow in Midland? Not me, I almost didn't bring a jacket for the trip. It was really nice to spend some down time with the two of them and so we could all connect back with one another after such a hectic year.

From Midland, we traveled to El Paso, TX. We spend the rest of the holiday break with Kathy, Don, Tyler and Ryan. We ate some great Mexican food while there, I think I can hang on till the next time we are in town to satisfy my cravings, saw some old friends, and had a nice time with family. We made it to a college basketball game (UTEP) while in town. It also snowed in El Paso. I am starting to think John and I brought the snow with us. Tyler and Ryan brought Reed so Charlie had a playmate while we were there. I think they just wore one another out and that was our goal for sure. Poor Reed just wanted to rest but Charlie doesn't come with an 'off' switch and she just wanted to keep going.



We drove from El Paso back to College Station in one day. What a day it was too!! It was nice to see a new path back but so long of a trip. In reality it wasn't more than an hour or two difference but it sure seemed longer!!

Overall, John and I had a great holiday season. John was able to be off work for a nice break and had plenty of time to re-energize for 2010. Hope you all had a great holiday as well!!

Thanksgiving 2009

Phew! What a weekend!! John and I LOVED having family and friends attend our first Thanksgiving in our first home together. Thank you to all who traveled to make it here!! It was so great we could all be together. We did miss those who could not attend and were with us in spirit.

John and I enjoyed all the planning aspects and the actual implementation. From shopping for the food to the last time we ran the dishwasher, we had a wonderful time. We had an issue or two with a blow up mattress and a turkey pan that was too large for the oven but I think those were the hiccups of the weekend. The food was tasty and the company was even better. I will mark the event off as a success.

The football game was a great time had by all. Even though the final outcome was not an upset, the Aggies played a great game. I know all the family had a nice time being a part of Aggie game day. John loved working the event at Kyle Field, what an experience.

The dogs had a merry time playing together in the backyard. Poor things only came in to sleep and eat. Otherwise it was an outdoors weekend for them.

Even Santa's Wonderland was an experience with the line, parking shuttle, truck bed passengers and iPhone Christmas music. It was great! Thanks again, can't wait for the next one!!

Denver, CO November 2009

What an amazing trip! John suggested we head up to Denver on a whim, one week before we actually left! I guess he didn't think I would take him up on the offer but we booked the flight, hotel, rent car, etc. within hours and were on our way!

We had such a great time seeing old friends and family. John was able to catch up with some graduate school buddies, see the DU campus and the mountains with snow. :)

What more could he ask for? Aggie football of course!! The Aggie football team played Colorado. Great game at Folsom Field even though the Aggies didn't come out with a win. It was a fun experience to share the Aggie Spirit with some Colorado friends.

We were lucky enough to also spend time with family in Arvada and see a great high school play. Overall, it was a perfect weekend (and a long one at that) and it was just what we needed.