Baylor Homecoming 2009!

Hendersons' Homecoming Party - Fri Night

Cheering for the Deltas 1st place act at Pigskin with Bonnie and Amy - Fri

Loved the brisk morning at the parade - Sat


Some of our FAVORITE Atlanta/Baylor friends- Cara and Ellie (baby #2 in utero...and Matt couldn't make it)

Loved having so many of my family member there...even if some of them are OSU fans :)


And finished it off with smores at the Puryears!

Ahhh...Baylor Homecoming! One of my favorite fall holidays! It doesn't get much better than seeing old friends, drinking coffee while you watch the parade floats roll by, an overflowing tailgating crowd, the Delta move at Pigskin and going to George's twice in one weekend! I heart BU Homecoming and can't wait for next year!

I Heart Football!

If you know me at all, you know I really love football. I crave ESPN Game Day, love "ballgame food", tailgating and all the hype around Saturdays in the fall!

Our first year back in Texas, Blake and I knew we had to get season tickets to Baylor football. There was a lot of hype around our QB - RG3, who was supposed to be amazing- but unfortunately he injured his ACL in the home opener...bummer! Oh well, we are still loving Baylor football and so glad Baylor decided to embrace the whole tailgating scene. It has made Saturdays even more fun! So far, we are 3-2....here's to 3 more wins and making a bowl game this year :)

Sic 'Em - home opener

Tailgating before BU vs UConn

Tailgating with my sis before BU vs NW State

And if you didn't know, my parents and grandparents are HUGE OU fans! They have had season tickets since I was a baby. So naturally, this past weekend we all made the trip to Norman to watch the Bears fight the Sooners.
Most of the fam at the Sooner Club Tailgate

Blake and I sporting our green and gold in the middle of a crimson sea...

London Times

Last week I was so excited to be able to travel across the big pond to London to visit my sweet friend Kambry! When Brian and Kambry found out that they were going to be transfered to London for 2 years....I immediately started planning my trip to visit. Unfortunately, Blake wasn't able to make this trip with me...he stayed home and worked to pay for me to go...thanks love :) Don't worry, B and I are already planning another trip together for next year!

So...I got to spend 6 fabulous days with one of my best friends in the world in one of the most fabulous cities in the world!

All through college, Kambry was my running buddy...we probably ran a dozen half marathons together. So naturally, we would run together in London...a good 4 miles around Hyde Park and then a yummy breakfast at the Serpantine
Then a fun walk through Notting Hill...and a gorgeous flower shop

And Buckingham Palace...

The next day we made a day trip to Windsor Castle to see where the Queen lives on the weekends...and of course stopped for tea



A trip to London wouldn't be complete without High Tea (at the Worseley) and a show (Wicked!)

The next day, we went on one of the most BEAUTIFUL hikes I have ever been on.... through the Cotswolds. We literally hiked from village to village. A total of 10 gorgeous miles on the English countryside :)

(a stop at the Horse and Groom pub for some refueling)



And on the last day, we strolled through London to see the sights...



I loved every minute of my time in London and can't wait to go back! Thanks for being such amazing hosts, Brian and Kambry!

3 Years and Trip South of the Border

Last week Blake and I vacationed in Cabo San Lucas to celebrate our 3rd anniversary! It was such an amazing and relaxing trip! If you can't tell, one of our favorite things to do is travel and we always like to plan something around our anniversary...this one was close to perfect! We LOVED Cabo and decided it is definitely a place we will go back to. It is such an easy trip from Dallas and we got a great deal on the hotel we stayed at since this is low season in Mexico. We were a little scared the whole thing was going to be called off at the last minute when Hurricane Jimenea was targeted to hit...but fortunately, it wasn't nearly has bad as the media made it out to be and you couldn't even tell it rained by the time we got there.

The weather was hot....the drinks were cold...the food was yummy....and the water was gorgeous! I love you Blake! Happy Anniversary! Thank you for all that you do for me and I can't wait to see all the adventures we have in store for all the years to come! Enjoy the pics!








Blake is cheering on the Bears from Cabo! Sic Em!



Happy 3 years!

MOVING DAY!!!

YAY!!! We move into our new house in Dallas on Friday!!! Lots to do before then.... but we are SO EXCITED! Feel free to come visit any time!

Home Sweet Home....Round 2 :) "The Heart of the City"- Dallas


We will always love Home Sweet Home Round 1 :) "The 'Burbs" -Atlanta

SAE Reunion Weekend!

Last weekend, Blake's pledge class decided to get together for a ridiculously fabulous reunion weekend. It was very impressive that the guys planned the entire weekend and then invited the wifes to join them! So, Friday afternoon we made our way down to Lake Travis in Austin to get the party started.

Nick Little and his family was so generous to open up their A.M.A.Z.I.N.G lakehouse to us! They built this house last year and it was incredible! A very modern and "zen" house! EVERYTHING was electronic - from the window shades to the hidden tvs to the elevator that took us to the dock! It was GORGEOUS!! Here are some the best pics I could take of the property....






So when we got to the house- we were given a tour of the property...then all gathered around for a yummy italian dinner where all of the guys gave toasts and reminisced about the good ole college days. We then watch the old SAE rush video and finished the night with a late night dip in the pool and infinity hot tub!

Saturday morning rolled around and we were greeted with a full breakfast including my favorite...mimosas and bloody marys! Then we were off to the boats! It was a day full of wakeboarding, noodling, sun, adult beverages, music, lots of laughter and I can't forget the HUGE amazing swing off the dock! I was too afraid to jump... but others were much braver!




Heading down to the dock on the elevator!






Saturday night we were again spoiled with delicious bbq - followed by a hard core game of Guesstures and topped off by a ridiculous dance party and karaoke competition!









And we ended the weekend on Sunday with a good ole volleyball game and margaritas!


We had such an amazing time and it was so fun to watch Blake with all of his old friends all in one place! The wifes were SO FUN - and we all developed great friendships! We definitely think we married into the best frat at Baylor! By the end of the weekend we decided that this needs to be an annual event! So here's to SAE Reunion 2010! Phi Alpha!

Baseball in Style

Now if you are going to go to a Rangers game in July in Texas....this is the way to do it. My company has a suite at the Ballpark in Arlington and had some extra tickets Monday night... so I called up the family and we made a night of it. They were playing the Red Sox and it was a great game! Several homeruns, beautiful evening, great company. Thanks Galderma! I wouldn't mind using the suite a few more times before the season is over. Colton was even in town and got in on the action!




PS- check out the other 2 posts below...I am finally caught up!