Turks & Caicos pictures coming soon!
9.08.2009
"B" is for Brody
One of my oldest friends, Johnisha, recently returned to the states from South Korea (her husband is in the Navy). Johnisha and I have known each other since our third grade class at Frazier Elementary School! We recently had the chance to celebrate the upcoming arrival of her second baby and first baby boy. Brody will be joining big sister Bailey in a few short months!
I love these events too because they are like mini high school reunions and I get a chance to see some of my other high school friends that I don't get to see too often. With families and busy jobs, it's hard to find time to see each other.
Congratulations to Johnisha, Brandon and Bailey. Michael and I can't wait to come out to Las Vegas to meet Mr. Brody!
I love these events too because they are like mini high school reunions and I get a chance to see some of my other high school friends that I don't get to see too often. With families and busy jobs, it's hard to find time to see each other.
Congratulations to Johnisha, Brandon and Bailey. Michael and I can't wait to come out to Las Vegas to meet Mr. Brody!
Jill, Tamra, Johnisha, Jaclyn & Tierra
A Day at the Lake...
My brother invited the family out to the lake a few weeks ago. He has a boat and spends at least 75% of the summer on the lake. It was a wonderful way to enjoy the last few days of summer and to “beat” the extreme Texas heat! We all met up at Joe Pool Lake and brought drinks and snacks for the day. Michael and I were able to get that much needed base tan before our trip to Turks & Caicos (coming soon!). Thank you Jared for sharing your "toys" with us!
{Please forgive me for being SUPER behind on blogging. I will try and do a better job!}
{Please forgive me for being SUPER behind on blogging. I will try and do a better job!}
Michael & Tamra
Alicia & Jared
My Dad's still got it!
Captain Jared
Michael chilling and Mom snapping pictures
Jared…he makes it look so easy!
Dad - First mate
Probably not a good idea…
Little rusty but able to get up on two skies.
Michael got to drive too (guess that makes him second mate)
Mom scared while Michael was driving.
7.30.2009
Michael 2.0
Introducing the new and improved Michael! Let me first start off my saying that there is nothing I wanted to change about him. I love him just the way he is! Michael recently decided to have lasik surgery done to both of his eyes and he wasted no time in getting it done. I was told on a Monday that he was going in that Wednesday for the assessment, to make sure he was a candidate, and the surgery was scheduled for the following day. Everything went great and Michael is really enjoying his newly perfect vision. No more glasses or contacts! If anyone out there is thinking of having lasik done, we had a wonderful experience with Dr. Gary Tylock in Irving.
7.06.2009
Post-Palooza
Thank goodness for the long weekend!
I finally had a chance to catch up on blogging!
Be sure to check out all 9 new posts!
Not as Easy as I Remember...
Happy 4th of July
Attic Upate
Happy Father's Day
Happy 30th Tom!
Happy 1st Birthday Carsen!
Happy Birthday Lara!
Off to the Races
Fore!
Not as Easy as I Remember...
Stephanie and Mark invited us to spend the weekend at Mark's grandmother's house. She lives directly on the lake and Michael and I fell in love! We hope to retire one day in our own lake house, so this visit definitely gave us lake house fever!
On Saturday, Michael, Stephanie and I made the drive down and grabbed some lunch while Mark made a trip to the store to pick up food and drinks. Once we arrived, we grabbed a drink and headed down to the boat dock. We took the boat out and drove around the lake checking out the houses. There were some definite mini-mansions. We all had a good time saying what we would want in our lake houses some day. We headed back to the house after a few hours and Mark started dinner while the three of us went for a swim in the lake. This is a good time to mention Mark likes to cook and thank goodness for that because he is an excellent cook! He grilled steaks and asparagus wrapped in bacon. After washing the dishes and cheesecake for dessert, we headed to the pool for some late night swimming.
We started Sunday off right with bacon and eggs for breakfast (thanks Mark!) and headed out to the lake for some water skiing. My dad, brother and I used to spend summers at the lake and my dad taught us how to water ski. I used to be pretty good...fearless really, but that has definitely changed. I was able to get up on two skies, but it wasn't after many failed attempts. Michael had no problems and was up on his first try. We were both hurting the next day...we had sore muscles that we didn't even know we had! A huge thank you to Stephanie and Mark for inviting us out for a wonderful weekend. We owe you big time!
On Saturday, Michael, Stephanie and I made the drive down and grabbed some lunch while Mark made a trip to the store to pick up food and drinks. Once we arrived, we grabbed a drink and headed down to the boat dock. We took the boat out and drove around the lake checking out the houses. There were some definite mini-mansions. We all had a good time saying what we would want in our lake houses some day. We headed back to the house after a few hours and Mark started dinner while the three of us went for a swim in the lake. This is a good time to mention Mark likes to cook and thank goodness for that because he is an excellent cook! He grilled steaks and asparagus wrapped in bacon. After washing the dishes and cheesecake for dessert, we headed to the pool for some late night swimming.
We started Sunday off right with bacon and eggs for breakfast (thanks Mark!) and headed out to the lake for some water skiing. My dad, brother and I used to spend summers at the lake and my dad taught us how to water ski. I used to be pretty good...fearless really, but that has definitely changed. I was able to get up on two skies, but it wasn't after many failed attempts. Michael had no problems and was up on his first try. We were both hurting the next day...we had sore muscles that we didn't even know we had! A huge thank you to Stephanie and Mark for inviting us out for a wonderful weekend. We owe you big time!
She's up...
...and she's down.
Look at those skills!
7.05.2009
Happy 4th of July
We had a great 4th of July this year! Not only is it America's birthday, but it's my mom's birthday too! My parents, Jared and Alicia went out on the boat for some fun in the sun. Michael and I met up with them at my parent's house afterwards. Jared made burgers and then we walked over to the golf course to catch some fireworks with the rest of the neighbors.
After the fireworks, we headed back inside for some homemade ice cream. My parents still make it the old fashioned way with rock salt! It was so good and brings back memories from past July 4th holidays. There were strawberriers, hot fudge and pecans for sundea toppings. We played Apples to Apples while eating dessert and watching more fireworks from the dining room window.
Happy 4th of July to you and your families!
Happy Birthday America!
Happy Birthday Mom!
Michael & Tamra
Alicia & Tamra
Jared & Alicia
Jared & Tamra
Homemade vanilla ice cream
Ice cream toppings
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