Day 12 - A photograph of the town you live in.

HOUSTON, TEXAS!

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.

Yee Haw!

Yes, I am excited to go to the Rodeo and this year I am taking the kids. Lauren is way excited and Darren is a typical 13 (1/2) year old who is like...REALLY? I don't like country Maaahm.

I am like, Yes really, you will enjoy it (daahm it) cause I already bought the tickets. LOL

I have a good feeling he will enjoy the Rodeo, maybe not Rascal Flatts so much.

Wednesday 3.10.10

Rascal Flatts-My 4th time seeing them and I am just as excited as the 1st time. Actually more excited, the 1st time I went I only knew like 2 of their songs. Now I am a full blown fan.
Thursday 3.11.2010
Yep, back to back Rodeo!
Brad Paisley
A 1st Time concert goer for this show

I would like to pre-thank Sara and Todd for the SUITE hookup. Yep, we have Parking Pass and Suite seating to boot (pun intended..ha ha) for Brad!
I couldn't resist and Romance is off both nights...even better.

Happy Rodeo Days my Friends.

(PS-I had a hook up to Keith Urban too 3.16.10 BUT I already have plans with my sweet boy and girl. *Pulls hair out cause he is my favorite* but my kids are growing up too fast). I thought about rearranging my plans with the kids and then realized, it is an hour long concert and I am looking forward to my plans with them much more than this event, so I will just listen to all of his albums all day Tuesday! lol

PSS-That was a long PS...ha ha.

Cook Off & Carnival Pictures!

Cazadores Cook Off Tent w/New Buddy Ashley!

Finding my inner Cow Girl & Eating Some Tasty Sausage
Saturday The Crew (-Khanh) on our way to the Carnival @ the Rodeo!

Campy & Tito

<---Darren to the side

Kassi's first shuttle ride!

Butter and Little Lalo!

Ready for FUN!

Why does Sara look as small as the kids in the group?

Have You Hugged a Banana Today?

Sara said, "Awe, I want to take a picture with that banana"

I said "Lets do it"!

Sara and her moment with the big banana!

Kassi liked the Bush's Baked Beans Meal! Look at that smile!

Sara Chunking a TRES! (Only official "CREW" members are authorized)

The littles getting their grub on!

My mini crew! Our little family!

I had a great weekend with the boy and the girl. I also spent a lot of time with the crew, which is always a great time. I have so many pictures and so much fun news to share but will have to do it another day. Really..believe me, I did narrow it down for this post.

More to come....

PS: My fabulous friend Yolanda is starting her own blog too! Yay! I am so excited.

It will be fun to keep up with you and your loved ones on here. I hope you get a few others to join you. I will be watching your every move from this point forward (not in a creepy way either). Ha ha.

Happy Monday! 1st Day of the Week, 1st Day of the Month, 1st Fresh Day for

Lalo-Cha.

(More on that next month!)

Mini Snow Man in Houston

The Boy & The Girl trying to build a snowman

Lauren is trying to keep her glasses on her little face while playing in the snow

Snowball Fight! Don't they look like they are ready to attack their mother!

Wordless Wednesday: Brrrr In Houston, Texas (SNOW?)

I am alive!

I know you are all thinking....Is she still in the DARK?!?

The answer to that question is Yes & No

A lot has been going on in the past month but oddly enough nothing has been going on. I've been telling myself...Laura...BLOG! I sign on and stare at my page and think, what do I blog about?

Today I was inspired!

1st-I got some great news about some very dear friends of mine.

2nd-I got a call from another awesome friend of mine who thinks about me all the time. She knows Lalo isn't best at calling people, but thank god she is willing to go the extra mile and call me. Thanks Lisa...you are a great friend to me and I look forward to seeing you Friday! Lisa & I~Halloween 2007

What will we do this year?

3rd: Target & Domo!

I love love love this little guy. He is the mascot for Target's Halloween Items and I swear I want to steal him. I don't know why, but I always love these strange things. He comes from Japan and was born out of an egg. *SHRUGS* I have no idea!

Domo Kun: Just Chillaxing!

The kids haven't decided what they want to be for Halloween which is driving me nuts, since it is Tuesday, October 28th! So we are going tonight and I am sure we'll be swimming through costumes on the floor, most of which will be missing their props, etc. Wish me luck!

Lastly: My dearest friend Holly is finally moving to HOUSTON! She will be here in 12 days! I still need to call her Dad to reassure him that she is doing a good thing!

~See you all soon!~
I THINK I'VE OPENED THE BLOGGY WORLD FLOOD GATES! NOW 100 THINGS ARE GOING THROUGH MY MIND THAT I NEED TO CATCH YOU ALL UP ON!

STILL NO POWER! GRRRR...BACK TO BLOGGING SOON MY FRIENDS...SORRY! MISS Y'ALL!

Hurricane Ike Has Us Down: Still No Power!

IKE

Downtown Houston-more pictures of Ike: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/09/the_short_but_eventful_life_of.html

(Taken from Stephanie's page: Just the Two of Us)

One of Hurricane Ike's first victim's was this historic restaurant, Brennan's of Houston. One of my most favorite restaurants in Houston. I have been here every year for my birthday, special events, Christmas lunches and a few dates! A fire took this fine dining establishment down and even a few people were injured. A friend of mine knew this was one of my spots...so she sent me a text and was like...Hey, Brennan's Burned Down..Just so you know. The mean thing...she was in the room with me..knowing I was in a bit of shock. I still don't know the extent of damage caused by this hurricane. I think those outside of Houston/Galveston area have a better idea than I do. Without power...I am unable to see all its fury. Maybe that is for the better. Things are starting to come back to life {it seems}. I am back at the office today and so much to do. As far as I know..everyone is doing fine...as best we can. My prayers go out to those who may have suffered any and all losses. Just thought I'd post a few pictures...MY week before Ike.

My birthday lunch @ Brennan's of Houston 7/18/2007 with the Ft. Worth Team! Ahh!
Banana Fosters...was good and fun to watch!
Who didn't love their Turtle Soup {I know it sounds strange..but it was MMM MMM good}.

Gigi & I went to the Astro's Game Tuesday night. We always have fun. The kids and I went to the Thursday night game...I will have pictures soon. It was a tribute to 9/11 First Responders. When they sang GOD BLESS AMERICA, you couldn't help but get CHILLS.

Just chillaxin & watchin the Ball Game!!

Lauren & her cousin Angel {Vampires}

Fun @ Hobby Lobby, silly kids!

Weekend in Pictures: My Birthday

Yes, I arrived late.......I was born late, what did you expect!
I had to rock the B-Day hat!
The set up was so Awesome!
Yo & I
She is the Party Master! She did a wonderful job at putting the dinner together. It was very special. Thanks girlie!
Gigi and Mike (My P.I.C. & Rent a Hubby)
Love you guys!
Yolanda, Lisa & Susie

Sara & I ~aka Butter & Lalo/Linder!~

Lalo & Julia Goolia!

My First Family made it (minus Lil B)

The cake! Was so big & beautiful, until we set it on FIRE!

You have to admit I can pull this hat off! LOL

Later that evening, we went dancing! I thing Julia was pointing out some interesting folks here.

Just hanging in the 80's retro room! Hmm

Bartender Birthday love! Thank U Bootie!

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Saturday at the beach to rest and recover from a fun night!

Pretty day!

It's Lalo the Giant!

The kids splashed around in the San Jacinto River

Tia Tere found this cute little girl!

Don't I look thrilled!

Beach Patrol! Dant dant daun!

I cleaned his glasses for him....sucking up never hurt!