Some much needed good news!!

Yes! That is correct, we have some REALLY good news on our house in Atlanta!! About 2 weeks ago B and I came to the realization that the housing market in Atlanta is just not getting any better and that we would probably be better off renting the house for a year or two, until the market turns around. So we listed the house to lease and within one week we had 3 offers!!! Holy smokes!

We chose one couple, who made a great offer and they want to move in July 1!!! From what we can tell, they will take good care of our first home. They are an older couple from Miami that is looking to retire in Georgia...but they want to live in the area for a year before they make any final decisions. It is good to know they most likely will not be throwing any raging parties at the house!

Since the family wants to move in 7 days, that means B and I need to book it out to ATL to get the rest of our furniture and make the final move back to TX! So this is my schedule for the next 4 days:

Thursday - full day of work... 6:00- biggest business dinner of the year (with my boss, my boss' boss and 10 of the most high profile dermatologists in Dallas - not to mention the speaker we are flying in from across the country!)
Friday - 5:00 am - leave for the airport... 6:15 am - flight to ATL... land, pick up rental car, go get 26' Penske moving truck... finish packing the little stuff we left at the house... dinner with ATL friends!
Saturday - 8:00 am - movers arrive - load the truck... 3:00 pm (hopefully) - begin the 12+ hour journey from Atlanta to Dallas in a HUGE truck.
Sunday - late morning/early afternoon - arrive in Dallas... unload truck... in 105 degree heat!!!

This should be quite the adventure! Good thing B and I like road trips and have done many of them... and we will have loads and loads of good talking time, since there won't be XM radio in the truck! Haha! Wish me luck!

We are so excited to finally be "finished" with our ATL home for at least a year. We can revisit the whole idea to sell the house again next summer and hopefully have better results. But as for now, we are so glad to finally be able to get settled in Dallas! We have already started looking at houses here and I have my eyes set one in particular :)

I'll keep yall updated on how the final move goes! At least I get to drive half way across the country with my best friend! Wouldn't want it any other way!!

KING GEORGE!

That's right, ladies and gentlemen.... on June 6, 2009 Blake and I witnessed history!!!! In one unbelievably fabulous event we attended the FIRST event at the A.M.A.Z.I.N.G Cowboys Stadium as we watched the KING and QUEEN of country music preform! Yes... I am talking about George Strait and Reba McEntire! Holy Cow (boy)!!!! I am not sure I can even describe this event.... but I will do my best.


Many, many, many months ago, I got a call from by big sis...Melissa. "Hey Heather, would you and Blake like to go to the George Strait concert in June?" "Sure, Mel... sounds great!" Lets just keep in mind that when Mel and I were little bitty, we used to dance all night long with our dad to George. I can VERY VIVIDLY remember either being held by my dad as I wore his cowboy hat and we danced to "Amarillo by Morning" or standing on his shoes as we TRIED to 2-step to "All My Exes Live in Texas." Awwwww.... the memories! I wish I had a scanner with me right now... the pictures would be priceless :) So needless to say, George Strait holds a very special place in my heart! And Reba... oh, Reba... She is just fabulous! I am not even sure how old she is...but she looks like a million bucks!!! Such the entertainer!

So on June 6 - it was very fitting that ALMOST all the Parker girls and our "boys" along with Mom and Dad met up for the event of a lifetime! That's right.... Melissa, Ryan, Heather, Blake, Jennifer, Ben, Tina and Tom all made it together! We desperately missed Amy...she is the smart one of the group...taking the LSAT the very next day!

In true Texas fashion, we tailgated! Ryan whipped out the grill and cooked up some yum-o burgers; we had spinach dip, hummus, cold beer, wine, homemade salsa...what could be better? We hung out (in the 95 degree heat) and admired Jerry World from a distance!






A couple of hours later....it was time for THE event! We made our way to Cowboys Stadium! You MUST see this in person! It really is unbelievable! Jerry really outdid himself! At one point, while walking through the stadium we found ourselves in what looked like a Miami club - I am talking white leather couches, lighted curtains, etc! Jerry might rethink the white couches later on- I would not like to clean those after a Cowboy game :)




LeeAnn Wolmack kicked off the show, followed by Blake Shelton ( I am a new fan of his...cutie), then Reba and George. The concert started at 5:30...and didn't end until 11:30!!! W.O.W! Our seats were a little high up...but I am telling you there is not a bad seat in this entire building! Especially when there is a 70 yard long HD video screen in front of you! HA!




And don't worry that once George came on stage...he was able to get the entire stadium chanting.... "Jerry, open the roof...Jerry, open the roof!!!" So what was Jerry to do - but open the roof.....first time it had ever been opened at the new stadium!



This really was one of the most memorable events of my life and I am so thankful that Mel is so on top of things and got a tickets to this amazing event!!! So fun!

The Kvasnickas!!!

We just spent a great weekend in Waco celebrating the Kvasnickas! Justin and Leslie had the most beautiful wedding! They are an absolutely fantastic couple and we had so much fun celebrating! Thank you for letting us being a part of such a special event!!! Can't wait to hang out when yall get back from Mexico!

The weekend started on Friday with a manicure party....
The beautiful bride :)




Next on the list was a super fun rehearsal dinner at our favorite Waco joint - George's!! We sure learned a lot more about Justin that night :)




Saturday was the BIG DAY and we all had a great time at the Bridal Luncheon and it was off to get pretty and watch the vows take place - then off to really party at the reception!






Congrats Justin and Leslie!!!!

One of the best parts of the weekend was getting to see Ellie!!! I can't believe how big she has gotten...such a sweet little lady!

Memorial Day 2009!!

We had a really fabulous Memorial Day this year! It started out on Friday when Blake and I headed up to OKC to watch the Baylor Bears play in the Big 12 tournament. Ben did great and the Bears beat Texas!! We checked out Bricktown - very cool area in OKC - saw my sweet cousins and got in a lot of baseball!

with Mom and Jen


Ben is #0!


Dad, Blake, Uncle Doug

Then it was back to Big D for some time on the lake and Leslie's Bachelorette party :)



Joe T's!!! Yum Yum!!

Mother's Day!

Ok, so I am a little behind on posts....none the less, my sister threw a FABULOUS Mother's Day Luncheon! She really did a great job and we were so thrilled to be able to celebrate both our mom and Mel's mom-in-law. Thanks for a great day Mel!
Mom, I love you to pieces and am so thankful for our friendship! You are the best friend and mom a girl could ask for and I don't know where I would be without you!

Melissa's beautiful table set up

The Secret - Courtesy of Meme

The Secret
One day, one friend asked another,
"How is it that you are always so happy?
You have so much energy,
and you never seem to get down."
With her eyes smiling, she said,
"I know the Secret!"
"What secret is that?"
To which she replied,
"I'll tell you all about it,
but you have to promise to
share the Secret with others."
"The Secret is this:
I have learned there is little I can do
in my life that will make me truly happy.
I must depend on God to make
me happy and to meet my needs.
When a need arises in my life,
I have to trust God to supply
according to HIS riches.
I have learned most of the time
I don't need half of what I think I do.
He has never let me down.
Since I learned that 'Secret', I am happy."
The questioner's first thought was,
"That's too simple!"
But upon reflecting over his own life
he recalled how he thought a bigger house
would make him happy, but it didn't!
He thought a better paying job
would make him happy, but it hadn't.
When did he realize his greatest happiness?
Sitting on the floor with his grandchildren,
playing games, eating pizza or reading a story,
a simple gift from God
Now you know it too!
We can't depend on people to make us happy.
Only GOD in His infinite wisdom can do that.
Trust HIM!

And now I pass the Secret on to you!
So once you get it, what will you do?

Here's to 27!

Yesterday was my 27th birthday!! Woohoo!! I had the most amazing birthday weekend....Blake really outdid himself! Have I ever told you how much he spoils me? Well, let me just explain how my birthday weekend went....

Friday afternoon Blake told me to pack a bag. Hmmm...what should I pack in this bag? Lots of cute outfits, a dress or two, and a swimsuit. Then he whisks me off to yummy Mi Cocina in HP Village...one of my favs! We enjoy fajitas and ritas and a little shopping at Anthro to top it off!

Then off to the next destination....where we would spend the rest of the weekend...

A weekend at the super chic and fun "W" Hotel!!! It was nothing short of fabulous! The weather did not cooperate as much as would have liked and the ultimate pool scene was a no go. But we did get to sleep in, have mimosas and go see a movie.
Later that night, we got all dressed up and headed over to Sambuca for great food, great music and even a little dancing.


Then on Sunday, the partying continued. We met JT and Noelle for brunch at Ozonas :) Yum!

We enjoyed the rest of the afternoon watching the Mavs, walking around a park and relaxing. The last big surprise was huge birthday dinner with all my favorite people! Lots of friends: Michelle and Eric, Kambry and Brian, Amy and Brandon, Tara, Joanna and Justin (and Pierce) Lots of family: Mom and Dad, Melissa and Ryan (fresh off the plane from Hawaii), Burson and Blair (and Cooper and Mason)!

Mom and Dad even brought me a yummy yummy cake from Raspberries 'n' Creme!! It was gorgeous!


Thanks to all who helped me celebrate - I had a fantastic birthday AND thank you baby for all your hard work and planning! I love you! Here's to 27