This past Saturday my little brother got married. It was beautiful and he married a gorgeous and sweet girl, Meagan. I even got to sing in the wedding, a solo! I was freaked out, but really glad I got to participate that way. People told me it was good, so I'll take it. Hopefully, someone somewhere got photos of me singing, but I don't have any right now. I got a lot of pictures with my iPhone, but some are grainy. We had a great time.
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Labor Day
We had a really good holiday weekend. First off, Blake visited OBU (our alma mater) last Friday to see a play written by one of his former classmates, Christy. They all had a great time and Blake stayed out way too late :) I chose not to go since I'd seen the play before but Blake made the trip and they all had a good OBU Theatre reunion.
Then on Saturday Blake and I packed up for his singing at a festival. Lets just say... we're learning to be flexible. I say we win the prize for flexibility this last Saturday :) We had a good time, and it will make a good story. Here is the sound system provided for all singers:
If you'll notice, the sound system is in that truck, with large megaphone speakers on top. Yep. We got a kick out of it. I think I got more of a kick out of it than Blake, since he was the one having to sing on it. But, now, 3 days later, he thinks it's funny too :)
Here are some more pictures from that cute festival.
Afterward, Blake and I shopped around at the antique stores and I found 2 throw pillows for $4 each! They're white with lacing up the middle. I'll probably change out the color of lace so it doesn't look as country. I'll get pics of that later. We also found a recliner we loved! But it was super ugly. So we didn't get it. Even though it was the most comfortable recliner ever. If we change our minds, we know where to go back to get it. ;)
Then we went to eat at a little burger joint on Main street. The tables and booths were completely full so we were about to leave, but then a couple invited us to sit with them so we could eat. So we did! Cute little small town. People were super friendly.
Then, later that Saturday we went to an engagement party for our OBU friends, Rex and Lee. We got to see more of the Theatre folks who came into town for the play. Here's us with Sonia.
Then, we went on home and I refueled after being around people so much that day by watching a movie.
Sunday after church we decided to make a date day. We got a local hotel room and relaxed and got to watch Cable! Woo hoo! Hotels are always exciting for us since we don't buy cable TV. We watched a lot of Food Network, and HGTV. We went to TX Roadhouse for dinner and then to Jimmy's Egg in the morning! Jimmy's Egg was incredible. I have a new favorite restaurant.
Then we hung out at our church family group's house. We swam and I supervised the kids in the pool. Not officially, but everyone else kept milling around, so I planted myself poolside, tanned, and watched the kids play in the pool. Blake got pretty sunburned playing Cornhole (beanbag toss game) and then threw his back out again after trying to throw me in the pool. Yep. We're praying his back just gets better. He's pretty fragile still. He was healing pretty good, then even before the pool incident he was feel creaky again.
Blake laid on the living room floor icing his back, and I thought it was funny because Doogan was also lying on his back. They looked like 2 peas in a pod. I cropped the photo though because, ahem, you know men lying around the house...not always dressed completely :)
Now, I'm back at work. And it's stormy outside.
Then on Saturday Blake and I packed up for his singing at a festival. Lets just say... we're learning to be flexible. I say we win the prize for flexibility this last Saturday :) We had a good time, and it will make a good story. Here is the sound system provided for all singers:
If you'll notice, the sound system is in that truck, with large megaphone speakers on top. Yep. We got a kick out of it. I think I got more of a kick out of it than Blake, since he was the one having to sing on it. But, now, 3 days later, he thinks it's funny too :)
Here are some more pictures from that cute festival.
Blake singing with no monitors.
Here is the cute little lady who sang along with every single song Blake did. She was our first audience member, and only audience member for a few songs :)
Here's Blake. A trooper.
After a few songs, our audience grew. :) People walking by would just sit down and listen for a bit, then move on. It is an odd experience singing at fairs.
Afterward, Blake and I shopped around at the antique stores and I found 2 throw pillows for $4 each! They're white with lacing up the middle. I'll probably change out the color of lace so it doesn't look as country. I'll get pics of that later. We also found a recliner we loved! But it was super ugly. So we didn't get it. Even though it was the most comfortable recliner ever. If we change our minds, we know where to go back to get it. ;)
Then we went to eat at a little burger joint on Main street. The tables and booths were completely full so we were about to leave, but then a couple invited us to sit with them so we could eat. So we did! Cute little small town. People were super friendly.
Then, later that Saturday we went to an engagement party for our OBU friends, Rex and Lee. We got to see more of the Theatre folks who came into town for the play. Here's us with Sonia.
Then, we went on home and I refueled after being around people so much that day by watching a movie.
Sunday after church we decided to make a date day. We got a local hotel room and relaxed and got to watch Cable! Woo hoo! Hotels are always exciting for us since we don't buy cable TV. We watched a lot of Food Network, and HGTV. We went to TX Roadhouse for dinner and then to Jimmy's Egg in the morning! Jimmy's Egg was incredible. I have a new favorite restaurant.
Then we hung out at our church family group's house. We swam and I supervised the kids in the pool. Not officially, but everyone else kept milling around, so I planted myself poolside, tanned, and watched the kids play in the pool. Blake got pretty sunburned playing Cornhole (beanbag toss game) and then threw his back out again after trying to throw me in the pool. Yep. We're praying his back just gets better. He's pretty fragile still. He was healing pretty good, then even before the pool incident he was feel creaky again.
Blake laid on the living room floor icing his back, and I thought it was funny because Doogan was also lying on his back. They looked like 2 peas in a pod. I cropped the photo though because, ahem, you know men lying around the house...not always dressed completely :)
Now, I'm back at work. And it's stormy outside.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
New Niece
I have a new niece!! Blake's brother Brent and his wife Lori had their second baby this past Saturday. She was 11 days overdue, can you imagine? But, Lori's labor was super easy and she has had such a good time with new baby Greta. I've been excited because I had good practice with their first baby, Millie, so I felt so much more confident holding Greta. Here are some pictures:
Greta Ann, born 8.21.10 at 5:20 pm...9 lbs 10 ozs 21 3/4 inches
First Bath
Aunt Jenna!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Memorial Day
Memorial Day was a ton of fun. Blake didn't have any concerts, so we got to go to Carrollton TX (Dallas area) to see my folks and my brother and his girlfriend. We like Meagan! She's incredibly sweet and I felt like I got to talk to her more this weekend. I'm trying not to scare her off, she's a keeper :)
On Monday we had an hour or so to kill so we went to the mall. My dad even went to Express with me and Blake! We ended up picking out a couple of suits for Blake and then we had the obligatory and much anticipated coke break. There is nothing better than a good Dr. Pepper. Hands-down my favorite thing to do.
One really neat thing we got to do was on Saturday we went to see a play. Not just any play, but 2 one-acts put on by my wonderful theatre friends from high school. I had a really tight knit group all 4 years there and then they all went on to get their Bachelor's degrees in theatre and I chose English. Go figure. Not that I didn't want to major in theatre...I just viewed it as 'if I'm not willing to give this 100% and eat/live/breathe/sleep theatre, then I should not go into it'. So, I feel a little stifled not having my arts outlet as much, but that is my own fault. I do get to sing with Blake most concerts so that is fulfilling my performance need in my being. Anyway, we went to see my old friends do a wonderful production. They started their own production company called Sideman Productions and will continue to put on plays as they have funding. They did an awesome job. Afterward we went out to socialize and get caught up. It was so sweet to see the people who I had such deep bonds with. Very special weekend. And Blake went with me and he did so good talking with everyone!! I was so proud to show him off.
Me and Jordan
On Monday we had an hour or so to kill so we went to the mall. My dad even went to Express with me and Blake! We ended up picking out a couple of suits for Blake and then we had the obligatory and much anticipated coke break. There is nothing better than a good Dr. Pepper. Hands-down my favorite thing to do.
One really neat thing we got to do was on Saturday we went to see a play. Not just any play, but 2 one-acts put on by my wonderful theatre friends from high school. I had a really tight knit group all 4 years there and then they all went on to get their Bachelor's degrees in theatre and I chose English. Go figure. Not that I didn't want to major in theatre...I just viewed it as 'if I'm not willing to give this 100% and eat/live/breathe/sleep theatre, then I should not go into it'. So, I feel a little stifled not having my arts outlet as much, but that is my own fault. I do get to sing with Blake most concerts so that is fulfilling my performance need in my being. Anyway, we went to see my old friends do a wonderful production. They started their own production company called Sideman Productions and will continue to put on plays as they have funding. They did an awesome job. Afterward we went out to socialize and get caught up. It was so sweet to see the people who I had such deep bonds with. Very special weekend. And Blake went with me and he did so good talking with everyone!! I was so proud to show him off.
Me and Joe
Me and Jordan
Me and Duc (as in book, not duke and in puke, as he likes to say)
Me and Coit!
Me and Hailey. My safe haven in the theatre girls.
Me and Michael. My fellow Mexican.
The Sidemen! We did a one-act play in high school called "Sideman" We took it in competition to the State level in TX, 5A district, and won the whole competition. These are awesome actors.
Blake and Joe. They get along great.
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