Surgery Update

Sorry I haven't posted anything sooner...

I haven't heard anything recently, but Gerry said the surgery itself went well. Now they are just trying to help her through all the immediate post-op stuff...she was a little disoriented when she woke up.

Thanks for your prayers!!!

Broken Hip

Daniel's grandmother in Arkansas fell and broke her hip yesterday. She is having surgery today to try and fix everything. Please keep her in your prayers as well as Dan's mom, Ouida, as she drives to Arkansas to be with her mom. I will update when I know more.

Baby Shower Surprise

Dan was working today so I took the opportunity to go see my friend Kathleen at her baby shower. Kathleen and I were at A&M together and had a lot of the same classes. We had a certain table at Souper Salad that was our 'study table' for the night before any exams. It is amazing what you can learn while snacking on blueberry bread! She is currently finishing her last year of residency at the med school in Galveston and is expecting her first baby in early September. (Her shower was in her hometown outside of Tyler)

Kathleen and I were great friends and were in each other's weddings. We keep in touch but we haven't been able to physically see each other since she picked us up from the ship we were on for our cruise/honeymoon. It has definitely been toooo looooong!

I didn't tell anyone I was going so it was a lot of fun to walk in the door and surprise her and then it was great to sit and talk for a few hours. I hope I did not monopolize too much of her time! I loved getting to talk with all of her family - her husband, her sister, and her parents....what fun!!

I can't wait to see her again - hopefully before her son goes to kindergarten!!

Finally Friday

I woke up on Monday morning thinking it was Tuesday. Then I woke up on Tuesday thinking it was Thursday. I am not sure where all these days were going but, obviously, the week was not moving fast enough for me! I hate it when that happens because I have been waiting for Friday for three days now.....Glad it is finally here!!

Wedding Weekend #4

Another fun-filled, exciting weekend! I have really grown to love weddings - I think I just enjoy reconnecting with old friends and seeing two people so madly in love with each other join their lives together...makes me weepy!! Now my husband, that's another story!! (haha)

My friend Cari got married on Friday night. I had to miss out on the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner because I could not make it to Lubbock on time. My flight out of Love was delayed and I didnot land until almost 10:30 on Thursday night. (Dan drove up on Friday when he got off work and then we drove home together). Friday morning we had a Bridal Brunch and I got to catch-up on all the festivities! What fun!!

Megan and Leslie and I all went to high school together (with Cari). Leslie lives in Canada now and Megan is about to move to San Antonio from Dallas. Leslie was also a bridesmaid.

Holly went to high school with all of us as well, but she was a year older. She is holding her son, Corbin, as Cari watches.

Lots of chatting going on at the brunch!!

We were setting up partitions to make a room for Cari and all of the bridesmaids to get ready. My sister broke one of the dividers and Cari's dad and brother had to come fix it.

Cari was definitely pampered - she looked beautiful!!

Cari, Leslie, and I were the three of the four people our age in our youth group at church. (Poor Mark was the only boy...)

Holly and I - all of the bridesmaids were asked to pick out a black dress to wear. We were all pleasantly surprised at how well they all went together. We all had our own style but a lot were somewhat similar. They all ended up being knee length as well - how is that for coincidence!! It looked GREAT!!

Me, my Mom, and my sister

Me and my Gran during the reception

Dan and I with the happy couple - Congrats to Jeremy and Cari!!

We were definitely glad to get home. Daniel is really glad that our wedding filled summer is now officially over - unless someone else surprises us and gets one in quick!!

Party Pics and other news

We had so much fun on Saturday! We had over thirty people at our house for the housewarming party the girls from work threw for us. A few of Dan's friends from work also came to see the house and hang out. Some people stayed for a little over four hours and the kitchen was the definite gathering place. I can't wait to have even more people over for another party!

We got a new (used) car yesterday! I am really excited about it. After the incident the other night, we couldn't wait any longer to replace the cougar, She was on her last legs! She sure was a great car while I was going to A&M and I was a little sad to see her go.

The dining room table looks great...as soon as I take some pictures of it I will post them. The bedroom furniture we had picked out had to be returned to the manufacturer by the store before it was even delivered due to some manufacturing detect so we are back to square one there.

Wedding weekend #4 starts tomorrow. I am flying to Lubbock right after work and then Daniel is going to drive up on Friday before the wedding Friday night. Cari is one of my best friends from before kindergarten and we are still great friends. I am so excited for her! More pics and such when we get back...

Family Fun

My mom, grandmother, brother, and sister all came to visit and see the house (My dad had to stay home) and we have had a lot of fun! They stayed at the house today while I went to work and actually hung some things on the walls....a first for our home!! My aunt, uncle, my cousin, and her husband also came over this afternoon for a short visit. Too bad Dan has had to work!! :)

My brother and I are now sitting at home waiting for my dining room furniture to be delivered. It was supposed to be here between 2-6 but the truck broke down at some point during the day and they are now having to play catch-up. We all ran to Corner Bakery for a quick dinner and then Cade and I came home to wait. The delivery man just called to verify directions so he should be here soon!! I am so glad that things are finally starting to look like a real, lived-in home.

Hope everyone has had an excellent Friday the 13th!!

I'll post more later...gotta help the delivery guy in!!