Sam's little bro

Sam and I got to spend Friday evening with Sam's brother, Bryan. We celebrated his birthday with some delicious sushi, sake, and dessert. It was such a good night, and we were both so glad to have gotten to spend time with him. It is so good to have him close to home! I just wish I had thought to bring the camera. I can't wait to get together again....maybe next time we will have a good ol' Texas steak from my favorite steakhouse, H3 Ranch. I won't forget the camera, either.

Happy Birthday, Bryan!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Christmas day was nice and quiet this year. We spent the day with Michelle and Rufo, eating homemade pizzas and watching movies. After returning home, we curled up on the couch in front of the fireplace and relaxed. I could not have asked for more, being in our house with a warm fire and the Christmas decorations all around. It was perfect.

After Christmas, we drove to El Paso for my brother's wedding and returned just in time to celebrate New Year's in our home. We had an Open House on New Year's Day and had a chance to spend time with friends to start the new year off right.....those of you who couldn't make it, we missed you but kept you in our thoughts. We'll get together soon enough.

May all your 2008 wishes come true this year. God bless.

Ice, Ice Baby

Sam and I were treated to a night on the town to see the ICE exhibit at the Gaylord Hotel in Grapevine. It was so cool--no pun intended! I was 9 degrees inside. They gave you a parka to wear to keep you warm. I decided it was not enough, though! I should have worn wool socks, mittens, scarf, and a hat! It was an amazing site to say the least....the ice is carved by hand and takes hours upon hours. The carvers are stone carvers that are specially trained to carve ice. It is a definite to do....but go early to avoid the crowd because it got packed quickly. We ended the night with dinner in the sports bar where there was a 15 x 52 feet screen. Sam was in awe. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and hope to see you soon!

Sam's new toy....so much for the boat

Do you think his tractor's sexy?

Casa de Samuelito and Lolita

I have 5 assignments due soon and I am procrastinating at this point.....I'm sick of writing papers so I figure this is the perfect time to appease my brother and FINALLY post pics of the inside of the house....I don't know why he can't get in his truck and drive the 3 hours to visit to see it in person....he acts like he is busy helping his fiance plan their wedding.

Here you see master bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, study, and bathrooms.

Labor Day

Wow--Our Labor Day get together was a blast! It was great spending time with all the friends and the new additions to the gang...Kate with Sergio and Sophie....Reese, Sloane, and Brooks with Candace and Steve....and Zoe with Aaron and Karen. It's amazing how much things have changed in just a year's time!!! All the babies are just so cute, and Lauren is a little ball of energy. I just wish I had taken pics!!!

Confessions of a slacker

I have neglected my duties as blog master and I have not posted in over a month (and someone actually noticed--thanks Dave!) I just got way too busy with the end of my semester and the start of school. The kids arrived today--another first day of school checked off--only 18 more to go to qualify for retirement!! Wahoo!

Pics of the inside of the house coming soon! Stay tuned.