Monday, July 16, 2012

4th of July& Ranchapalooza

Since the 4th fell on a weekday this year we got to celebrate twice! On July 4th we went to Sid and Vicki's for the day and then spent a little time at Corner Bar.

Then Friday we went to the Morris families ranch for a get together with some of our favorites! Ranchapalooza was the name decided on by the boys so I of course had to do matching shirts. Parker, Brooks and Laney got to come too and it was so nice getting to spend the weekend with those little loves! I've said it a million times and I'm sure I'll say it a million more but I just love the bond that, Nuggs/Bug/Buggie, Laney and I have. I got to see her everyday for the first year of her life and was devastated to move so far from her and Mel. I just knew she would shy away from me but I couldn't have been more wrong! She melts my heart each and every time I see her by running up to me, sitting in my lap and wanting to show me all kinda of stuff! Just hearing her sweet little voice say "Nonnie let's dance" or "Nonnie let's go outside" just makes my day! I hope the boys take after her and love me just as much!!!
Anyhow back to Ranchapalooza...Saturday the AC went out at the ranch house so we drove into Abilene and had a pool party and sleepover at my dads house while he was out of town. We swam, ate delicious food, and watched the UFC fights! I just love when we all get together!

Oddly enough we didn't get a single photo of the whole group! Sad! I promise the kids and other hubbies were there too! Goal for next year is group photo!

The most wonderful time of the year...

I bet you're thinking Christmas but nope... It's GIRLS WEEKEND! A few weekends ago we had our annual girls weekend and it was a blast!
We went to my dads lake house at PK again, Kel's Place, we went out on the boat for most of the day then hit up the pool for a bit. Saturday night we went to a concert at Possum Hollow. Much to our surprise my dad sent a limo to take us to and from the concert so we wouldn't have to drink and drive and so we could all ride in the same car! What a sweetheart!!! Thanks so much dad!

Complete with lots of drinking, matching, and storytelling... This weekend did not disappoint! Can't wait for GW2013! Love you girls!

Pets galore...

Our circus has expanded...
Meet Zoe and Lionel!

We rescued these cuties from the Brazos Valley Animal Shelter... We are so in love!

Welcome to the circus Z&L!

Father's Day Trip...

This year we decided to take a trip for Father's Day and I'm so glad we did... I had such a wonderful time with my dad and sister! We went to the Bahamas and stayed at The Atlantis, it's definitely a place you should go, it never disappoints. Amazing restaurants, too many pools to count, water slides and rides, and a casino all in one place... Ahhh wanting to go back already!
We spent our days on the beach or by the pool and our evenings in the casino playing blackjack!

While we were there we got some pictures taken with my Dad for his office and home... We wanted to take them at sunset but had dinner reservations so we made it work. It was brutal taking pictures with the sun in our eyes and the wind blowing our hair but we did get a couple of good ones we could all agree on.
I don't have them uploaded on my computer yet so I don't have any to show you just yet but I'll work on that!

Dad you thanks for this wonderful trip and taking time off to spend with us girls! We love you so much and can't wait to do it again next year! The tradition starts now!