Went bowling, struck out.

We couldn't be prouder of our Baylor Bears for making it to a bowl game this year. This was the first time in 16 years, so we were happy we got the opportunity. We had a great season this past year! The Bears ended up in the Texas Bowl, which was convenient for us being in the Houston area. We were glad we were not going to have to travel out of state or far away! My favorite part of the game was meeting up with all our friends. Our good friends Kristin and Beau Carpenter were in town (they currently live in Canada) and we were blessed that they got to stay a few nights with us! We gained a little weight making sure they could visit all their favorite restaurants, and Kristin and I had a good time catching up. We are hoping they move back soon!! The game didn't exactly go as we had planned. We were picked to win and even through pouring rain, we made our way to the stadium proud to be a Bear. The game itself didn't exactly go according to plans, we were disappointed that we were "not having a good game day". The boys looked like their focus was off and we didn't make the best of choices. Our defense did a good job holding their own, I think they were just tired of being on the field for the majority of the game...we will leave it at that. Final score was 38-14. Here are some pics from the game, it was still great to see all the thousands of Baylor fans in the stadium...let's hope they all come out to the season games next year!!

Kristin, Me, Ashley, and Lizzy before leaving for the game
Kristin and I at game, we got there early!

The whole Fam at the game, we were soaked from coming in from outside.

A tradition at the Texas bowl is to have both bands perform "Deep in the heart of TX" together pre-game.

Here come the Bears...........

Cade shaking his bowl towel with Gramp-ee, he loves to root for the Bears (Our brain washing is turning out to be successful!)!

Kristin, Britni, and I

Still supporting our Bears at the end (even though most people left), we had to sing "That good Ole Baylor Line"


HAPPY BIRTHDAY NINA!!!

Another milestone this week was my Sister, Mendy (AKA: Nina), turning 33. She is a great Sister and I treasure every moment I get with her! Keep her in your prayers as she was diagnosed a few days ago with Viral Meningitis! She has a 5 week old baby and it is a rough time adjusting to the new schedules, and being so ill. She can't even love on her 2 kids! She is currently in bed for most of the day, and having trouble even sitting up. Pray for her speedy recovery! I love you Nina, you are a great friend, Mother, and Wife. We hope this year is the best ever! At least you aren't turning 40?!!!

On our Family Cruise this past summer (she was 6 months prego!)

The 4 of us in Key West, FL