Fredericksburg, Texas Wine Tour

Michael & I on our way to Fredericksburg

~Texas Hill Country~ Our weekend love nest

Strawberries & Champagne
Wine Tour 2010
1 of 5 Vineyards

LUNCH
Look at the size of this CHICKEN FRIED STEAK!

Enough wine for Michael
A couple for me..
Love the bluebonnets!

Our group for the Winery Tour. A fun bunch of people!

Time to head back home!
We will miss the hot tub.

I had a wonderful weekend in Fredericksburg. Thank you Michael for a great time.

I also wanted to thank 'Uncle Kostas & Aunt Holly' for taking care of Darren & Lauren for us.

Wordless Wednesday! 311th Post New BIKE from Michael...THANK YOU MOCO! I Heart You

Wordless Wednesday: Romance Is In the Air!

Where to Start Today Post!

Just because Roses

(and a wonderful lunch!!)

I love the little details you put into my flowers!

You ROCK Romance!

Snug Living @ the Office
One of my favorite sights, CHECK IT OUT: SNUGGIE


PEOPLE! PAY YOUR TICKETS IN A TIMELY MANNER!

I was saved by the skin of my teeth (My Mom use to say that). I had a speeding ticket from WAY back in 2007 that has been in the court system the past 3 years. I had been to court 3 times for this ticket and got frustrated with sitting there all day (using up my vacation and personal time off from work) to be told, Mrs. Lobo (that is how old this is..ha ha) we need to reschedule. We have the afternoon dockets to call up and we can't get to you today. My attorney kept advising me to reschedule and fight it another day. I couldn't take it anymore. So I asked what else I could do to take care of this matter and put it behind me already. The judge informed me I could do a Defensive Driving course and have that turned in within 6 weeks and pay the small fee that goes along with it and it will be done.

SO..did I do that. NO! Why? Because I procrastinate (EVERYTHING).

So Saturday (2.20) I get pulled over and guess what! I have a Warrant for my arrest. Long story short: I am handcuffed and put into the back of the cruiser. I am thinking, "Well Laura, this will teach you to procrastinate". To my surprise {{SHOCK}} the officer tells me that he can call it in if I can pay it with my credit card and let me go. Thank goodness I had the $370.00 to pay it. So I did that and I was on my merry way. Only thing hurting was my ego and wrists!

This is my son doing his thing. This kid never stops making me laugh. I need a video of the things he does. He is great!

Winter Olympics are my FAVORITE!!
Apollo Ono is also my favorite!
He won his 7th Medal and has a couple more events to go.

The man is Hell on Blades!

My little sister and I were talking yesterday and she said she wanted to go to Utah to 'stalk' him. We use that term very loosely...cause we are not actual stalkers. I mean HELLO I have limited vacation time and 2 kids to take care of. Anyhow, when she said that it reminded me of a quote from one of my favorite movies. See below!

BLADES OF GLORY
"Hey Jimmy, I totally want to cut off your skin and wear it to my birthday...It's coming up!"

Bwah ha ha ha!

Be My Valentine

For Romance & I "Everyday" is Valentine's Day!

Romance brings me special treats all the time but I do especially LOVE this Valentine's Day gift!
Love the braided details!

We went to a lovely romantic dinner at Americas. This place is stunning and the decor has a story to it. If you want to know it, just ask Michael.

We were tucked away in our own private corner!

I was too busy enjoying Michael's company and eating the best steak, shrimp and lobster I have had. I forgot to get a snapshot of dinner....so here is dessert!

We then went for an after dinner beverage at this fancy little lounge.

A very well hidden gem! (Yep, that is the entrance) REALLY?!?

Now this is a fully loaded bar. ~Cheers~

Happy Heart Day!

Wordless Wednesday! Random Pictures of the Month!

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY: LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS MOVIE!

PS: Last Night The Boy Told Me He Has A Girlfriend! *sighs*

I Need Some Beach In My Life!

Looking forward to some White Sands and Crystal Clear Waters...

Come on Spring Break 2010!

PS: This trip is replacing the Ski Trip.

I LIKE!

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SNOW: BLEH

SUN: HOORAY

THAT IS NOT DOG PEE!

pThe Great Flood of 2010 p There is nothing more fun than walking out of your bedroom and feeling a wet spot on your carpet. Initially it was thought that perhaps Roxy, our puppy had an accident. I go into the kitchen and come to discover that we had a problem. My feet are under water up to my ankles and I can not figure out what the heck is going on OR where this water is coming from?!?

I was unable to find a source in the kitchen so I turned on the lights in the hall way (where I first stepped in a wet spot) and I noticed the carpet is also under water near my daughter's bedroom door. I open her door and could not believe what I was seeing. Her whole room was under water. I open her bathroom door and water is pouring out of the water line behind the toilet. What a mess!!

Lauren slept through all of this. It was still early in the morning so I turned off the valve behind the toilet, looked at Lauren and then sloshed my way out of her room and wandered back to bed. I am not sure if I was more in shock or if I just couldn't bear to think about what the clean up was going to be like. So that morning I took the kids to school and started making a bunch of calls to see who could come suck up all this water.

Next thing I knew..I had all this equipment in front of my house and total chaos was upon me.

I had literally talked to the kids the night before about buying Lauren a new bedroom set. Her current bed etc has been handed down from her brother and it is almost 11 years old. This bed has also been through at least 6 'moves' and another family who I had given it to and it was given back to me...don't ask. My thinking when I saw the flood waters in her room was..WOW, be careful what you wish for. I did have plans to shop for a new bed for her in the next couple weeks. I guess there is more of an urgency to get her something this weekend.
Yep, the kitchen had water damage too. I have never seen so many fans nor have I been in such a loud environment.

Needless to say, we certainly could not have made dinner at home. With 10 Fans Howling, a Dehumidifier Humming and giant trash cans collecting water, so my sweet Romance took us out for dinner and dessert!

~Who said Chocolate Cake doesn't solve problems~

So for the next 48 hours we will be living in a Wind Tunnel.

PS: Did I mention that my DRYER went out a couple days before the flood of 2010!
I found a new (to me) Dryer on Craigslist that is being delivered tonight, so thank goodness. Having a flood and no dryer = Wet and Stinky Mess!

Cullen's Upscale American Grille

Very lovely place to go with a group of friends or with a Romance!

11500 Space Center Blvd. Houston, Texas 77059 281.991.DINE or 281.991.2000

Cullen's is located off Space Center Blvd and if you are not near that area let me tell you, this place is well worth your drive. Romance and I went there for our 1st (official) date and although we were there after the kitchen was closed, we still enjoyed some beverages and a great atmosphere. Upstairs they have a great big outdoor patio with a huge fire pit that just sets the mood to enjoy the person you are with.

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They also have a live band @ Cullen's Live. Music was good although we didn't spend much time with the crowd. We will definitely go to Cullen's again.

When my family comes in to visit this will be a hot destination spot to take them.