Welcome to the Wilderness

Our hike this weekend was great. We met a group of adventurers at Backwoods in Fort Worth and set off for Eagle Mountain Lake.

We all agreed on a path and went from there. You go at your own pace and have a great time in the wilderness. It’s was kind of chilly at first, but as we got into the harder terrain, we were almost sweating. This picture is of my favorite part. It’s flat and has the canopy of trees that will be so beautiful when the leaves come out. It reminded us an English country manor road leading up to a lovely cottage. I want this to be my driveway.

Here, we’re at the top of the scenic overlook.

I really enjoyed getting out early in the morning and experiencing nature. I can’t wait to go back.

This weekend is sure to be fun times. St. Paddy’s Day in Dallas! Since Craig isn’t working in retail, we’ll actually be able to experience more than in the past. We plan on cheering on our Pirate Friends as they race in the Dash Down Greenville and then enjoying the parade and plenty of beer!

What are your plans for the weekend?

Pictures Speak a Thousand Words

December 2009

At my parent's house for Christmas.
I’ve always loved playing in the fire, specifically burning paper.

At Craig’s mom’s house for Christmas.
Carole and I got the sweater dress memo!

January 2010 – Ski Trip to Colorado

Craig and I in Breckenridge.

Craig and I beginning our night skiing at Keystone.
So much fun!!

February 2010 – New Orleans
On Bourbon St. ready to party.

Bourbon St. right after the Saints won the Super Bowl.
It was madness and took forever to get to the other end.

Monster Truck Jam at Cowboys Stadium

They had all kinds of cool trucks.
One shaped like the car from Batman, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle,
and my favorite - the “Monster Mutt”.
It had a tail, floppy ears, and a tongue.

Having too much fun at the Monster Truck Jam.

And one picture to grow on.

Maddie loves the snow!
She especially liked catching snowballs in the air.
She did not like having to sit still for this picture…
she wanted me to throw another snow ball!

This weekend, we're going on a hike with Backwoods. Bright and early tomorrow morning, Craig and I will be cruzin' the paths at Eagle Mountain Lake. Don't worry, we'll have a guide! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Been Away For Too Long

I know, I know... it's been too long since my last post to even still have a blogger account, but I'm doing my best here people!

Actually, my best would be blogging more often, but lets not get ahead of ourselves.

A friend sent me a link to a new blog online and I think it's on a path to crazy town.... so naturally, I had to share. It's Project Husband 2010. I can't even begin to describe it. But it's cute and sweet... and hopefully it works for her. I'm going to subscribe to her blog so I can find out what happens.

To catch everyone up with our world:
December – We had a lovely time with family and friends during Christmas. Flutissimo concerts went well, but I decided to take some time off from the choir.

January - SKI TRIP!!! We spent a full blissful week in Colorado and skied at Copper Mountain - love!!, Breckenridge - new found love (I skied there when I was in high school and didn't love the mountain, but now that I'm an experienced skier, it was fabulous.), and we tried night skiing at Keystone - double love. Craig was still searching for a job but was able to finish the bathroom project and he started on building our shed/car port in the backyard.

February - Who Dat! Saints are World Champions!! Since I was a little girl, I've followed the Saints. During the years when we were called the 'Aints, I wasn't such a good fan. But they've reeled me back in over the past few years and I've been following them religiously ever since. So, naturally, we had to go to New Orleans to the biggest Saints watching party of all time. It was pandemonium when they won. The streets were packed, people were high fiving strangers. There were tears, shouts of joy, and plenty of Who Dats. Everyone was happy that night.

Weekend plans - Monster Truck Rally at Cowboys Stadium. Crazy I know, but it's Clint's birthday and Craig wanted to take him to the rally. We managed to get free tickets, so I can't complain. Many thanks to my friend - you know who you are!

So many things happened since the last time I posted. I'll post a picture show if things in the days to come.

Until next time, we'll keep Easteppin'.

Book Ends: -- Between the Pages --

I've read a few books since my last book post, so I'd like to catch you up on some page turners.

1. I recently finished reading Atlantis Prophecy by Thomas Greanias. It's the second in the series, but the first one I read - the City of Hurst Library didn't have the first one.
I would suggest starting with Atlantis Raising. There were a few parts of the book that I think carried over from the first one, so I didn't get all the "inside jokes", but it wasn't too distracting.
If you like books like The DaVinci Code or Angels and Demons, you'll like this. It's set in Washington D.C., so think about the movie National Treasure mixed with DaVinci Code.
Next book in the series: The Atlantis Revelation -- Definitely one that I’ll pick up at the library.

2. The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks
I borrowed this one from a friend (thanks, Michelle) and to be honest, I didn't think I would like it. I'm not a big sappy story reader. I don't like to cry. I don't like to read sad stories. I don't typically like love stories. And this definitely wasn't my usual mystery/suspense kind of book. But after the first chapter, I was hooked. I know he's a well known author, but geez, he's good. He really sucks you in and while the story is pretty predicable, it was still a page turner.

Let's put it this way, I didn't think I would read the other two books I borrowed, but I'm now on the second Nicholas Sparks book!

3. Which brings me to what I'm currently reading - The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

Also borrowed from Michelle, it's an engaging short read that keeps me awake at night because all I want to do is see what happens next.

If you haven't read one of the many Sparks books, I recommend either of these as a launching point. But do not hold me accountable for sleepless nights and the addiction that may ensue for more of his books.

Happy reading.

Trees & Coco

Nothing like sitting at home on a cold winters evening with your Christmas tree all lit up and a warm cup of coco (with milk, kahlua, and marshmallows.)

Hope your cold night is as warm as a cup of coco.