d.t.

It had been too long ... but we finally got to the temple

"I love to see the temple

I feel the spirit there

I never want to leave it

For I find my Father there.."

(changed the words a bit)

Dallas, Texas Temple

April 23.2010

-me with nappy hair &

matt with a wee lil stache
Love it !!

moo moo

Today is my mother's birthday

I regret to say ...

I can not reveal her age today

Mostly because I can't remember anyway

But age is of no importance here..

What I would hope Is outstandingly clear

Is that I love my mother dear

Happy Birthday Mom

(sorry for the lame poem)

stock'em

Jeff Matthew and I, hit up the

Historic Fort Worth Stock Yards. The history was facsinating & I loved the feel of the old west ...

They had some sweet antique shops and awesome art galleries ...mmm my favorite

we also ate at the Cattlemens Steakhouse which was divine ... I'm sure my grandpa & dad would've been jealous .... the entire experience reminded me so much of them ... miss them so

This big fella got to sport the cow bell as he lead the cattle drive
So get this ..these steers do this lil mimic of a cattle drive 2 times a day everyday except for 3 out of the entire year !!
wow

These bulls are serious ...

seriously huge ...
they are massive unlike any other bull I've seen !!
Depending on how long & the curl or bend to the horns indicates how old the steers are ..
another fact .. the horns work like lil cooling systems ..thats why they are able to live through Hot Texas summers

This is BIG JAKE ...

yup with a saddle on his back




so you wanna guess how much one of the steers goes for ???

how bout 3 grand a head

and selling up to a whopping 60-70 of them in one auction ....

phew .. I'm in the wrong business

Thank You again Jeff for yet another enjoyable outing ...

oh how I love them so


(if you come to visit us this is a for sure site to see while your here)

give it up ...

I got to give it up to my boo boo ...

he works so hard

insanely long hours

and puts up with me ...

(thats hard work in itself )

And still he is such an

optomistic person

I have him to thank... for much of my growth and learning !!

How in the world did I ever deserve

him is beyond me ???

Love you boo

anthro..

Well after 3weeks of resumes interviews and second interview's

I've finally been given a postion in the very chic & sophisticated

world of Urban Outfitters's ...

Anthropologie

*If you understand and appreciate what Anthropologie is

be sure to go to your nearest store and sign up for their

anthro customer communication project
(it's not a credit card)

I'm so excited for this new opportunity to broaden my creativity yeah ...

major baseball

Jeff has this great love for baseball something he shared with our dad so when he calls and invites me to a Texas Rangers game, I in a way feel that same connection.

I may not know the players name or their stats but I get it ...the experience is just throughly enjoyable

we couldn't have asked for a better day .. mmm it was awesome !!

Miss Camie and Maddie where such great sports they stuck it out the entire game .. we'll almost we got out of there for traffic purposes

This was my 1st major leauge baseball game gotta say I wasn't dissappointed ... the stadium was breathtakingly huge and the hot dog price tag $$ wasn't too shaby !

We caught a photo op with" Captian" right after he helped a gentle men (surprise) propose to his girl friend ... It was pretty hilarious

Captain held a sign that read " Will you marry this guy ??" yeah, we all didnt get why he was holding the sign.. until the guy dropped down on one knee ..

anywho thought it was funny

my brother Jeff is pretty bomb .. Im just so thrilled he would invite me to tag along.. I loved it thank you so much Jeff & Erika

Dallas Cowboy Stadium....
was right by the ball field it is pretty dope looking ...
oh yeah check her out in all her glouriousness .. (not a word) I'm sure just sounded cool ha ha

easter '10

Signs that it is Easter Sunday ...

A lovely smell coming from the kitchen with food to be eaten

little nieces all giddy.. and in new matching dresses..

the dinner table is beautifully decorated... the powerful singing of the Tabernacle Choir in the background

And of course..Its spring outside with all its glory !! ..

(if your in Texas)

Lil Miss (Model) ... Madda
She Loves the camera and the camera loves her !!
All through Conference I hear...
" take a picture of me like this ... and like this"
but i didnt mind she's so dang cute

After our lovely Easter dinner..

the girls had a suprise awaiting them from the E. Bunny

Conference was a spiritual feast !!

I managed to stay awake for the entire morning session ...

not so much in the afternoon ..

I think I ate too much of the amazing food !! zzzz

The Fam Erika, Me, Matt, Jeff, Maddie and Camie
What a wonderful holiday to focus and ponder more on our Savior
How great a feeling it gives to us all that we can be refreshed & renewed!!

aww...I have been fed ... have you ??

funny bunny...

Ha hA Ha

Happy Easter !