Weddings & Baseball

We had a full weekend, but fun!  Saturday, a sweet friend of mine got married and I was a bridesmaid and AB the photographer.  So Friday evening we spent our time at rehearsal and Saturday was an all day wedding affair. 

But before that I finally was able to get a pedicure!!!  Not only was I looking forward to the "me time" but I had tried 3 different times the week before to get a pedicure and for whatever reason, just didn't happen.  Like I dropped Brady off with a sitter, went & waited, and then had to leave for various reasons.  I can't remember the last time I had a pedicure and boy did I need one!

It was a beautiful ceremony and mass. Eva was an absolute gorgeous bride!!

 

 I hardly took any pictures with my phone, but AB got some on his camera. I was able to snag the one above from our Facebook page.

There was time in between the ceremony and reception so we decided to pick B. up and let him go to the reception.  I was thinking he'd love to have fun and dance, but about an hour in we called my MIL to come up him up.  He hadn't gotten a nap earlier in the day, the music wasn't on yet, and it was too difficult with daddy taking pictures and me running around in heels & a dress.  Brady was excited to be going to a party.  Princess Sofia's party so he thought, ha! ;) Love him!!

I taught with Eva (back when I worked) and so it was fun to see all the teachers I used to work with at the wedding/reception.

And of course, a selfie is always appropriate when your a bridesmaid right?

Actually I took this to send to another friend to show her my new hair.  I got my haircut (finally!) about two weeks ago.  So thankful not to have to wear it in a ponytail every.single.day.  Also, the earrings I'm wearing happen to be the earrings I wore on my wedding day!  Six and half years later, I still love them!

Saturday was a long day, but so fun!  I just love weddings!!!  And wish I could be a bride all over again.  Loved everything about being a bride and my wedding day!

Sunday, we got up and went to church even though I was exhausted from the long day/night before.  After church, the boys took a LONG nap while I rested/watched TV.  After four hours of napping, I had to go wake them up to get ready for a fun evening of baseball and friends.

Our good friends (see Stephanie in pic above) asked us if we wanted to take the boys to the Hooks game.  I was kind of on the fence, mostly because we've only been one other time (a year ago) and left 30 minutes into it because asking a toddler to be seated that long is unrealistic.  But we discussed possibly just sitting in the grass area so the boys could run around and play.  Sunday at church, the blood mobile was there and AB gave blood like usual and as we were leaving church, he said they gave 2 free grass tickets to the Hooks game.  I took that as well, we should definitely go!  I am so glad we did!!!  Brady had a great time, and actually I think we all had a really  fun time!  

We ended up meeting up for dinner at five at a place right by the field and then headed to the game around 6pm.  It wasn't crowded (thankfully), but it was HOT!!!!
Brady loved it and was so excited!  He actually thought were going to go watch the Aggies, haha.  Love him!  I mean each stage gets sweeter and sweeter!!

Sitting on the grass was actually better than the seats.  Way more comfortable.  Hard to really see what's going on during the game, but we didn't really care about that anyway! ha!  And there is a ton of things for the kids to do!  There's a huge play ground that is by the grass area, and there's even a pool you can rent out.  How fun!!

We let him get a "treat" while we there and he picked a sno-cone.  That's my boy! :)  He was beyond himself...ran back and yelled to his daddy, "daddy I got a snooow-cone! Woo-hoo!!!"

Even though it was hot, hot, we had the best time.  Was nice to get out and do something different.  Sadly, I didn't get one picture of all of us together or the two little boys together.  But I did capture these sweet moments...

Oh how I love these two!!!  These two boys are my world!

Wordless Wednesday

 at the Bayfront...

 enjoying a Whataburger Jr. after the farmers market.

happiness.

The cowboy rides away...

Last Friday, I got a phone call from a dear college friend.  She had an extra ticket to George Strait's last concert ever on The Cowboy Rides Away tour.

Our church's VBS was starting on Sunday and I still had lots to do before then (like build & paint a ticket booth) so I debated on not going...well that didn't last long because how could I say no to a) a night away b) time with a friend I don't get to see that often and c) a free ticket to George Strait!

I am SO glad I didn't turn down the ticket.  Because it was an amazing night filled with lots of fun!

Not very often does this momma get to "let her hair down" and have some fun.  Being a parent is doesn't offer those opportunities often (or hardly ever) so it was fun to just go and enjoy myself with a dear friend.

I am beyond thankful for an amazing husband who willingly takes on the mom duties whiel I'm away and encourages me to take time for myself.  Knowing I can go and not worry about B is a wonderful thing, but also knowing that my husband nurtures our relationship that way.

Beyond blessed in that department!

Back to the cowboy rides away...

I loaded up around lunchtime Saturday and headed to SA.  It was a madhouse in downtown SA.  People and cars everywhere!  They were expecting the concert to draw 72,000 people.  wow!

Once I finally arrived at the hotel, Shanna greeted me and we laughed because I happen to have the same exact shirt on that she was wearing.  Really random since it's bright green & yellow and says "nothing tips like a cow" with an upside down on it.  Strange but whatever.

We then of course talked and talked while we got ready!  We then walked about a mile (since there was over an hour wait to catch a cab) to get to the Alamodome.  And attempted to take a photo of ourselves...ha!

And my friends it was HOT!  Martina McBride and Miranda Lambert went on before George.  We had so much fun and laughed so much!

Been friends for 11 years and we can still have fun like we did when we first met.  We met our first year at Texas A&M, she lived next to me in the dorm and our friendship means the world to me.

 

And of course George was awesome!  We had floor seats so we were able to stand and not be crowded by people sitting next to us.  Is that rude?  I don't really listen to country anymore but his songs are sooo good.  I think I'll put some good ol' George on my iPod for in the car.

I just can't help but think this won't be his last concert...but who knows. 

Thanks Shanna for a super fun night & thanks hubby for watching the boy and building and painting the ticket booth.  I am blessed with some pretty amazing people in my life. 

Sunday, I rushed home to help get the last of the things together for VBS then headed to the church.  I was glad to be home because I really did miss these guys...it's fun getting a break but my heart aches for them while away.

Labor Day Weekend

Better late than never, right?

We had a pretty low-key weekend, which was great!  My parents came in town for the weekend, always a treat.  I pretty much spent most of my time in the sewing room working, while my parents entertained B. and AB stayed glued to the TV.

It was the first weekend of college football, ya know.  We take college football very serious around here!  Our team wasn't playing (the Aggies) but if college football is on, we are watching.

 

AB did have Friday off.  Love when he has days off!!  We went to breakfast together and B. got to eat his first pancake.  He loved it!!!  He is my child.  I love pancakes!  Daddy not so much.  After breakfast, we made a trip to Home Depot.  Which was the 1st place we ever took Brady in public.  Look how much he's grown...

Friday was also "wear your college colors" so Brady wear *his* colors.  Maroon & white - the only acceptable colors around here! ;)

Mommy took part in "college colors day" too.

Friday evening, I cooked a big ol' southern meal of chicken fried steak & chicken fried pork chops - AB and my dad's favorite.  Served with homemade mashed potatoes, sweet peas, and salad.  I also made a coconut buttermilk pie for dessert.  All figure-friendly foods :)  We were all stuffed.

I suggested to AB that we go on a date Saturday night.  He quickly reminded me that college football would be on and he could be more than happy to go Sunday night, ha!  Told you - college football ranks above romance around here.  We hadn't been on a date since B. was born.  Almost 9 months.  It was long overdue but it's so hard to cut those mommy strings.  I want to do it all, all the time.  But I knew B. would be in good hands with Mimi and Papa so that made going easier.  Even though I won't lie and say I didn't miss him, the whole 3 hours we were gone.  Pathetic much?

We ended up trying a restaurant we had never been too and it turned out to be a good choice.  It was really good.  We both got steak and opted to not get a dessert since I wanted Starbucks.  The nearest Starbucks or any decent coffee establishment is more than 25 minutes from our little town, so it was a nice treat.  I got an iced vanilla coffee and a cake pop.  We decided to stop at Wal-Mart on the way home for a few things.  What exciting lives we lead.  Ha!  We were home by 10pm.  I also dyed my hair before our big date, ha!  Always scary doing it yourself but turns out I love the color.  Now for a haircut and maybe a few low-lites for the fall.

Love when my mom comes.  She is so great about doing all the laundry, cleaning the house, and cleaning out B's old clothes, tidying up his room, etc.  Things I just don't really have time for with an 8 month under me.  AB also lowered the crib mattress AGAIN!  It is officially the lowest it will go.  Seems like we were just setting up the crib.  Time goes by so fast!

 

We also celebrated my dad's birthday (again) while he was here.  It was on the 29th.  Brady enjoyed helping him open his present...or eating the tissue paper.

Sunday our microwave went out, ugh.  And I dropped a dozen eggs on the kitchen floor/rug...not a happy momma!  Eggs, ick!  AB went to Home Depot Monday and ordered one and it was delivered today (Friday)...to our neighbors house.  Ha!  Never a dull moment around here...

 Brady, Papa, and Mimi

(not a great picture of B but I thought it was too sweet)

My parents left Monday, which is always sad for me.  But I'm so thankful for the times we do get to spend together.  It was a great holiday weekend, hated to see it come to an end.