Because Sid Thought it was HILARIOUS

Dixie is a genius. And Bear is creepy.

Pups, Soup, & Cocoa

Homemade hot cocoa, taco soup and muddy pups - oh my!

Random

1. My office. Sad, empty, windowless. We've got dibs on an awesome office with a giant picture window, so fingers crossed.
2. Taken a while back, it's a reminder: the sun will come out, maybe tomorrow?
3. Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow, there'll be sun.
4. Dixie. I love her to pieces but she is gross. Really, really gross. This is her after she gobbled her dinner in less than 120 seconds. She's saying, "Where's dessert?"

Austin Texas

Sky Shots

We'd never know how high we are till we are called to rise; and then if we are true to plan, our statures touch the sky.

-Emily Dickinson

Texas State Fair

Our day at the fair:

Bear Bear, Sunsets and ...Comets?

Sometimes beauty is hidden and others you find it splashed across the sky like a billboard for the Almighty. Even Bear Bear seemed entranced by our stunning sunset. Or maybe it was the doomsday cloud!

Welcome, Fall. Come on in and Stay Awhile.

Just before the death of flowers,
And before they are buried in snow,
There comes a festival season
When nature is all aglow.

-   Author Unknown

And She's Back!

I'm back, I'm back! Boy has it been a long time - a whole half of a year, to be almost sorta kinda but not really exact.

Whoa! Slow down, Sally. Before we start this up again I think you should sit down, because we need to talk. Maybe you were happy before, and maybe I was happy too, most of the time, but I'd be lying if I said it was all wildflowers and sunshine. Some days, I felt trapped, smothered, like I woke up one morning with a ball and chain dangling from my leg and surely you noticed! I think it's best if this time around, we keep things loose and casual. I'll try to post a photo everyday but if I don't, you'll be okay with that and so will I. No pressure. No commitment. Just two peopl..er, one person and a blog, hanging out, having a good time. We'll keep the website address the same for logistical purposes, but it won't really be a "365 day project." If you're cool, I'm cool. Now that we've had this little talk, I think it's okay if we tell our friends.

Friends, we're back!

Burned Out

You guys - I'm BURNED OUT with this photo blog! Terrible, I know. I am still taking photos, for the most part, and one of these days I'll catch up!

Dinner Date

Stacey, Scott, Cole and Abbey invited us to an early dinner tonight at Legacy Center. Abbey decided to pull the clip out of hair, leaving her with a stylish mohawk. She was quite proud of it! She cracked me up as she raced up and down the sidewalk, pausing only to look women up and down as they passed, the Manhattan Once-over, as Becky Bloomwood would say. Wonder who she gets that from? Hmmmmm.

Peek a Boo!

Bear Bear loves to peek around doors.

Mmmm, dessert!

Sugar free cheesecake flavored pudding with a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips. Looks disgusting, tastes delicious!

Laundry Day

You wouldn't believe how many loads of laundry I did today.

Aggie Down

Our friend Brad lost his 3 year battle with cancer today. This is a photo frame given to me by Bo and Shirley when I graduated highschool, full of some of my favorite early Aggie memories. I remember sitting on those bleachers with Allison H, Brian, Jenny and Brad and thinking I was beyond cool. I also love the photo of Allison G, Tanya, Joanna and me in front of Bonfire 1997.

Chocolate Migraine

When will I ever learn? Chocolate - in mass quantity - gives me migraines. I haven't quite figured out the formula, but I'm thinking it's dark chocolate that really pushes my buttons.

After dinner last night, we set out to find some dessert because we were all starving after our tiny serving of pizza at California Pizza Kitchen. Colin spotted a candy store and we merrily filled up our bags with all sorts of treats. $15 later (yes, $15 for candy and two drinks) we set off for The Wrestler.

When my gummy bears didn't hit the spot, I started munching on Sid's dark chocolate covered almonds. 12 hours later, I awoke with - you guessed it - a migraine. The kind that paralyzes you in bed, makes you want to barf, and even Advil can't cure.
Stupid chocolate.