Happy Birthday Robby!

28 years ago today my handsome man was born.

Love you!

GO TIGERS and Friendship Baptist Church

After the baby shower Saturday morning we made our way to Robby's old stompin' grounds - Rice University (GO OWLS!). Katy was up against the Unicorns (New Braunfels High School). It was a tough battle, but as expected Katy pulled through and will be going to STATE next weekend in San Antonio. They play Abilene for the title, so keep Matthew and the other Tigers in your thoughts!

Final Score 14-6, KATY! The weather wasn't beautiful, but the W-I-N was!

The players celebrating after the game.

Matthew & Amanda - look at those smiles

After the game we headed down I-10 to Pappa and Granny's house. Pappa donated some money to help build a new Friendship Baptist Church, and this weekend was the grand opening! Almost all of the family was there. I think it was the first time ever that all of the beds in Granny and Pappa's house were full. The church is beautiful and so was the dedication service. The whole town turned out. They had TONS of delicious food and desserts. It was a busy weekend with lots of driving, but it was really nice to have so much family in one place all at the same time.

Emmie, Heather, and Pappa dressed and ready for the dedication

Cake with a picture of the old (upper right hand picture) and new church (lower left hand picture)

Uncle Scott, Pappa, Granny, Uncle Steve, and Sammy

Robby forcing me to act up in church :)

Pine Ridge Quartet

I am going to see if I can post a video we took of these men singing. They were absolutely amazing. Our favorite was the man on the right. His voice could go SO low.

Baby Hale

On Saturday JoDee's mom and sisters held a baby shower for the mom-to-be and baby Hale. The food was AMAZING (JoDee, if you're reading this, I need to get the quiche recipe from you. YUM!) and she received lots of precious baby gear. Here are a few pictures from her day:)

Food Table! Mini cupcakes from Ooh La La Bakery:)

JoDee posing with the boppy pillow she received from Grandma V.

Some of the family (NeeNee, Lisa, Gina, Pam, and Elizabeth)

Whistling Wings

Haribo & Maple watching their new favorite show (If you can't tell, that is a goose they are 'watching').

I promise I will soon post about something other than my dogs, but lately they have just been really cute.

Funny Maple Pup

I have been taking Maple to Petsmart training classes for a little social interaction each week. She has been doing very well and has made lots of new puppy friends. Tonight we practiced "come here." So the trainer put each dog on a long leash and took the dogs down an aisle in the store. From the training room I told Maple to "come here"... nothing... I said it again ... nothing. I heard the trainer talking to Maple, so I peeked around the aisle to see why she wasn't listening to me. Turns out my little shoplifter snagged a big fluffy toy off the shelf and had better things to do than listen to me! The trainer took the stuffed animal from her mouth and tried to hide it behind his back. That just made her sit and act super cute for it. I showed her a treat and finally she came running. Next week I will try to take some pictures of Maple's new friends to share.

It's snowing!

Can you believe it? I just went downstairs with a bunch of co-workers and it's true! Nothing is sticking of course, but I'll take it!

Update-I just came home for lunch to let the pups take a quick potty break. Check out the pictures! It's actually coming down harder now:)

Lemons!

Remember these? They are finally ripe enough to use, and they are delicious! I have never enjoyed using lemon as much as I have in the past few weeks :) I can't wait until our other fruit produces (cross your fingers). We will have pears, plums, satsumas, and pecans for everyone!