25 Years!

Today is my parents 25th wedding anniversary!  I just wanted to tell them happy anniversary!  They are such a perfect couple and they set such a great example for all of their kids (and son-in-law).  My dad is such a hard worker.  He has always put his family first and worked hard so that we could live a comfortable life, go to college and have wonderful lives!  He taught me so much about having good values, never giving up ,treating people with respect and working hard to accomplish my goals.  My mom stayed home with us and she was/is the best mom.  Not only is she an amazing cook but also a best friend to all of us (especially as we get older).  She is such a nice kind-hearted person and I really look up to her!  I love both of them so much and I hope they know how much I appreciate them!  They gave me the best childhood and I hope that Drew and I are as happy as they are in 23 more years!

Style Show

On Sunday I was a model in my schools style show.  I know, it's embarrassing!  Anyway, all of the 8th graders are in the show and then they ask a few teachers and a few little kids to be in it.  We all wore clothes from Dillard's and got our hair and make-up done.  The show was followed by a luncheon.  Here are a few pictures.

Me with the other teachers in the show.

My teaching partner and I.

Here we are all dressed.

Another Weekend Another Wedding

We went to Bandel's wedding over the weekend in Fort Worth (near Dallas).  It was our second weekend in a row of making the four hour drive and going to a wedding.  Bandel is our sister-in-law Maggie's brother.  It was so great to see Drew's parents and Drew's brother Robby, Maggie and their baby.  I am taking the day off today because two weekends in a row of being out of town is too much for me.  I am going to get the laundry done, do the ironing, run to the store and clean!

Paula, Drew and Bob.

Me and Drew.

Drew and his brother Robby.

The Bride and Groom.

Here is Drew with little Robby the morning after the wedding.

Down town Fort Worth.  It is a very charming town!

Drew and I were just hitting the road to make our drive back to Houston and we drove by Six Flags.  We were both like, "I have been wanting to go there!" and so we decided that since we were right there we would stop.  We had a blast!  They had a special where you could buy a season pass for the same price as a one day pass so we can't wait to go back!  

Game Night #2

This game night actually took place about a month ago but I never posted pictures.  We had so much fun!  Everyone came over to play Cranium.  I made lots of Mexican food and of coarse made margaritas to go along with it!  

Game on!

Here is my very mature husband taunting the other team by using the play-dough to make the "loser" sign.  Too funny!

Every time Drew read a question to the other team he would use a cheesy game show host voice.  It was hilarious!

J. Robert and Ashley's Wedding

Drew and I drove to Dallas on Saturday for J. Robert and Ashley's wedding. We had a great time! The wedding started at 2:00. The reception began at 3:00 and lasted until 10:00 so it was a long but fun day. We had a great time dancing, drinking and eating! Tons of Drew's high school friends were there and we really enjoyed getting to see them. Here are a few pictures.

My handsome husband and me.

Blake, Drew and Oliver

Me and Kasey

Drew with the wedding party

Drew and I with the happy couple!

Happy Anniversary!

Yesterday was our two year anniversary!  They have been the best years of my life.  Drew and I were talking a few weeks ago about how so many people say things like, "marriage is such hard work, you really have to work at it."  We were saying how for us it doesn't seem like that at all.  It comes easy and I feel very blessed to have that.  I think it's because we are best friends and we are on the same page when it comes to the major issues.  Now, this is not to say that we never argue or disagree but we get along so well most of the time.  We just love each other and respect each other and enjoy spending time together!

Drew has been the best husband.  He makes me laugh everyday, he is sweet and thoughtful.  He is also very hardworking.  For those of you who don't know Drew is studying for the second part of the CFA test.  He not only works all day but then he spends hours studying each week.  I am just so proud of him.  Anyway, enough of going on about how great my husband is......I just wanted to tell him happy anniversary!  

My Weekend

Drew went to Las Vegas last weekend for a bachelor party.  It was the very end of my spring break and I had Friday, Saturday and Sunday all to myself.  I planned on doing nothing just relaxing so that I would be ready to go back to all 19 kids.  Although I did rent four girly movies (and watched them all) I got tons of stuff done around the apartment.  I put all of our Chicago pictures in a scrap book.  I have made all three of our close guy friends scrap books for their birthdays because they always love to look at ours.  I finished the last one of those.  I painted new towel bars for the bathroom and bought his and hers letters. I also hung them by myself and even Drew said they are nice and sturdy.  I must admit, I was pretty proud of myself when he said that.  I did all of the laundry, got all of the ironing done, cleaned, and reorganized my cookbook (which took forever).  I put everything in a new binder and put every recipe in a plastic sleeve so they wouldn't get stained like some already have.  I was very productive!

I had mentioned in a previous blog that I got a sewing machine for Christmas from Drew.  I posted some pictures of my latest project.....pillows!  I also put some pictures of my Easter decorations.  If you can't tell by now, i decorate for every holiday.  I just can't help myself.  I guess it's because my mom did that and it always got me in the holiday spirit! Anyway, enough rambling, here are the pictures.....

Bathroom

It's kind of hard to see but the framed pictures have vintage Easter prints in them.  I ordered prints for every holiday so I can change them out.  I know, it's a little over the top but I love them!

Just a few of the many Easter decorations.

Pillows that I sewed.

Closer image of pillows.

Chicago scrap book.

More of the scrap book.  Not sure why this picture is sideways but I couldn't figure out how to fix it- Oh well.