With This Groom's Cake, I Thee Wed...

I'm hijacking this topic from my friend Heather's blog. She wrote about Blue Bell Groom's Cake Ice Cream the other day, and to my pleasant surprise, I found a pint at Walmart today. Ice cream might just be my favorite dessert ever....and in the hot Texas summer, I can't get enough!

Groom's Cake is a chocolate ice cream with chocolate cake pieces and chocolate coated strawberry hearts, surrounded by swirls of strawberry sauce and chocolate icing...

Need I say more? YUM! It is so delicious! I'm just thankful it comes in pint sizes. I'll be avoiding the 1/2 gallons at all costs!

2 Months From Today...

...cannot come soon enough! I am ridiculously excited about our upcoming vacation!!! For our 2nd Anniversary, Bryan and I booked a trip to PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO! 5 days and 4 nights at Dreams All-Inclusive Resort. We even upgraded to a Junior Suite!
YAY! I'm so glad we went ahead and did this. I can't tell you how many times I've gone back and forth about going somewhere, but always talked myself out of it for one reason or another. We finally just bit the bullet, and did it! Now I can't wait for September to get here! This will be our first *real* vacation (by ourselves) since our honeymoon, and I think we definitely need some time away together!
I've heard such great things about PV, and neither of us have ever been before. Let me know if anyone has any good recommendations for restaurants, tours, sightseeing, etc. Buenos Noches!

Cute As Can Be!

I went to a baby shower last weekend for a friend of mine, Kristi Lynn, and I just HAD to share the adorable gift that Lisa and I made for her. A cowgirl themed diaper cake! Me and Lisa had so much fun making this, and are thinking about starting a side business and selling them. I have *several* pregnant friends right now, so I'll probably get to practice on a few more. Anyway, if you or anyone you know are interested in purchasing a diaper cake, please let me know. We can customize it any way you'd like!

Also...Kristi Lynn was induced 3 days after her shower, and had her beautiful baby girl, Madison Lynn, on Tuesday! Awww!

My baby fever is officially at an all time high!

Keep On Keepin' On...

This past weekend, my dear old dad celebrated his 50th birthday. In typical "Joe" fashion he threw an extravagant party to honor himself. The grand event was at his house in Dallas, and there were about 75 guests. He, of course, went all out on the party - catering, live music, and even valet parking. It was a total blast! I brought my own entourage of people, and we had such a great time. Friends from high school (who I *rarely* see) showed up, and it was so great catching up with them! We had so much fun, that we didn't leave his house until 3 am! I can't remember the last time I was out that late...I was literally falling asleep standing up by the end of the night. Here are a few pics to commemorate...

This stuff was deadly...or so I heard!

Superbird Cake...what else?

Shelly's tribute to my dad....her vocal stylings to "A Country Boy Can Survive" Don't quit your day job Shelly!

JD, trying to act like he's in the band...

Ashby and Shelly

Me and one of my best friends from high school, Sean

Bryan and his BROMANCE buddies our neighbors, Jason and Scott

Me and Bryan

Impressive, honey! Haha!

Kaboom! - 4th of July 2009

We got back from our family reunion a few days ago, and as always, we had a great time. Bryan and I got up early on Friday to finish packing, load the truck, hook up the boat, etc. Then we had to drive to an unsavory area of Dallas to pick up 40 lbs (our family is enormous) of fajita meat. We always get it from this little Mexican grocery store, and it is THE BEST! It's called La Michocana, and I believe they have locations all over Texas. So anyway, we hit the road around noon, and got down to the lakehouse early that evening....we had to make a few detours (Czech Stop! - SO worth the 20 minute line out the door). It was a wonderful reunion. We took the boat out, went swimming with the kids, visited with all the relatives, and saw an amazing fireworks show! In addition, I have to confess that I overcame one of my lifelong fears at the lakehouse this year. Ever since we were kids, my bold and fearless sister would jump off of the second story deck above the boat dock into the lake. I was always too scared....I don't do heights! I'd say it's a 15-20 foot drop. But, finally, at age 27....I mustered up the courage. Yay me! Here's a picture of my little cousin, Grant, leaping from the same deck...haha, maybe I'm not so brave after all!

All in all it was an awesome weekend! Here's a few pictures....enjoy!

Me and Lisa

Alicia's Homemade Sushi....mmm, the best!

Out on the Water!

I need a scrunchie! Me and Bryan cutting up ALL THAT MEAT!

Awaiting the fireworks...

ooooh....

ahhhh....

Bryan and I...in desperate need of aloe vera!

The Cousins

hahaha! Poor Bryan!

Ready To Get Outta Dodge!

This has been the longest, short week EVER! Luckily, just 1 more day....even though I don't get paid for Friday (jeez, Dad!). Anyway, we're leaving Friday to head down to our annual family reunion in Burnet, TX (northwest of Austin) at my aunt and uncle's lakehouse. I'm really excited...mostly to see the fam of course, but also for this....

Sad, I know. But it's a required pit stop anytime we find ourselves southbound 35. They have the best kolaches, sandwiches, desserts, etc. Mmm, I can taste the pimento cheese already. Haha, anyway, I look foward to it every year! I *highly* recommend it if you've never experienced Czech Stop! (exit 353 in West if you're interested!)

Not too much else going on. Bryan will be home tomorrow. We still need to get the boat ready for this weekend, do a mountain of laundry, and pack. I think it's safe to say I'll be up late on Thursday night. I'm so ready to get out of town though...I'll be sure to take lots of pics to post upon my return! HAPPY 4TH!