Happy Birthday Mom!!

My mom's birthday was 8/9. Since she was in Kansas with my dad, I went home this weekend to see her...with a surprise!!

I walked in with a cake box and she said "Is that one of Ann's cakes?!?!"

**Vince's sister-in-law Ann makes beautiful cakes***

She opened the box and was so thrilled to see a Quilt cake.

Every part of the cake was edible...and yummy!!

She didn't want to cut it so I did it for her.

Should I Boycott?

Let me start by saying that as a recruiter I am unable to hire certain candidates due to their criminal background. Perhaps the professional sports organizations should adopt these same guidelines.

Well, I read this morning that Michael Vick would be back in the NFL on the Eagles and I have to say it struck a nerve. I have already had someone tell me that there are other convicted criminals with drug charges, domestic abuse etc playing professional sports. Well to that person I said this "Perhaps they should reevaluate their hiring criteria".

I have always had a soft spot in my heart for animals...even animated one. Happy Feet was on last night and I had tears in my eyes for most of the movie.

At this point I don't know what action I will take to protest the reinstatement of Vick but at least this blog helped me get it off my chest.

George Strait

Ever since I was a little girl I have loved George Strait!! My dad and I used to sing "All my ex's live in Texas" so when I found out Vince got tickets for last nights show I was super excited.

We met some friends at El Patio in Midtown at about 2:00...no Margaritas for me though. Sidenote: anyone reading this that isn't familiar with El Patio they have very strong Margaritas. After a few hours there we headed to the concert.

Julianne Hough was the fist act. I give her a C+. Blake Shelton followed and I was very impressed by his performance. Sugarland was next and they were AMAZING!! They sound great live. This is my second time seeing them and I would definitely pay to see them again.

Then it was time for George. WOW is all I can say. He sounded great and just has the best smile around.

The only negative about the show is that I was on the aisle so I people walking by me all night. Since we were in the lower level, the people in on the floor came up to our level for bathroom breaks.

We had a great time...Thank you to Stephanie for coming up with the idea.

Friends....

....everyone should have a friend like Wendy. Not everyone would sing "Careless Whisper" by Wham! and "The Right Stuff" by New Kids on the Block karaoke style.

(This was taken at my 30th birthday party)

How twins are made...

This is from an e-mail my mom sent...thought it was cute.

Newport, Rhode Island

Vince and I headed to Newport Rhode Island a couple weeks ago for my friend Joslyn's wedding. We had the best time!!

My hilarious brother texted me and asked if "everything is smaller in Rhode Island"...good one huh?

Friday when we arrived we had the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. It was fabulous. Joslyn's family and friends made us feel so welcomed.

Saturday was the big day. I got my hair done...it took 80...yes 80 bobby pins to get all of my hair up. All of the girls hopped in a limo and headed to the church. The wedding was gorgeous and the reception was a blast.

(I know I am stooping...it is a habit since I am so much taller than most of my friends)

At the reception: We are singing "Girls Just Wanna have Fun"

Sunday we walked around and enjoyed Newport. At one point we were standing along the harbor and saw a huge Horseshoe Crab in the water. It looked like a huge rock until it started moving. That night, we went to a College League baseball game at the ball park across from the hotel. The Newport Gulls just happened to be playing the US Military All Star Team. I don't think I have had that much fun at a baseball game in a long time.



It was a great trip!!

Lani's First Birthday Weekend

I flew to Lubbock this weekend to see my family and celebrate my Little Lani's first birthday. She is so close to walking and is a funny and loving little girl.

I got her these pop bead for Christmas. Larry and Janae said the loves to wear them around her neck.

My mom playing "So Big" with Lani

Lani and I had some girl talk after we woke up from our naps.