Homecoming pictures & Things I love about Fall

Patrick and Blaise talking on mine and Stacy's cell phones before the game. We were never quite sure who they were talking to. . .
I took both boys into the game for the first quarter. We all did amazingly well! Blaise shook the pom pon and Patrick rang his bell. Then they decided that the Pavilion was their castle. I LOVE this one of my Dad and Patrick. Papa J has been letting Patrick ride on his shoulders to and from the parking lot. This one if DEFINITELY going up in the Tech room!

Things I love about Fall
1. The PAGEANTRY that is Tech football
2. Tailgating
3. Listening to Patrick singing the Fight Song
4. Visiting my grandmother in Floydada and getting pumpkins
5. Making homemade soups
6. Daylight savings time ends soon
7. Landscaping at Tech, especially around the Will Rogers and Soapsuds statue and the mums in front of the College of Ed
8. Hearing the Goin’ Band practicing during the day on campus
9. All the Saddle Tramps ringing their bells at the same time
10. Cheaper AC bills

We all need to be reminded of this

GOD WANTS ME TO TELL YOU
Everything that is going wrong in your life today shall be well with you this year.
You have been destined to make it and you shall surely achieve all your goals this year.
For the remaining months of this year ,all your agonies will be diverted and victory and prosperity will be incoming in abundance.
Today God has confirmed the end of your sufferings, sorrows, and pains because HE that sits on the throne has remembered you.
He has taken away the hardships and given you JOY.
He will never let you down.
I knocked at heaven's door this morning, God asked me, "My child! What can I do for you?"
And I said, "Father, please protect and bless the person reading this message."
God smiled and answered, "Request granted."

For all that is going on in all of our lives. . . The Sun Will Shine Again. . .

50 miles +++

I did it! I hit my 50 mile mark last night! It wasn't that hard either. Having a goal like that really makes it easier to work out! YAY!! Now I'm ready for some tailgate food and drinks this weekend!

My favorite burger - CyberSIster's blog

Mmmm. . . gotta put some Dale's marinade in the meat before making the patties. A little bit of garlic pepper while on the grill, but not coated like Big Jim likes to make them. Whole wheat bun. Ketchup. Warm mayo - I know it's weird, but oh so good! NEVER NEVER NEVER mustard. Dill pickles, lettuce, and big sliced tomatoes.

I also like what my mom calls Parlais Vouz burgers - provolone, sauteed onions and mushrooms on a toasted bun, of course with warm mayo. I have never been sure why they are Parlais Vouz burgers, but they are super yummy!

I have a recipe for Napa Valley sun dried tomato burgers that are AWESOME! There's red wine, basil and sun dried tomatoes in the meat. But it's in my recipe book at home.

Viva Las Vegas!

This past weekend I went to Vegas for the FIRST time for a girls weekend for my friend Jennifer Ann who is getting married October 20th. We had so much fun, and I was glad I got to "go Anne Murray" on Jennifer and Linda. I'd do it again, too, sisters. That's what friends are for. Jenn's mom, Alicia, surprised us with a cabana at the pool on Saturday. That was a nice surprise. I was able to keep up with the football scores. I wasn't doing so hot on the slots, so I decided to bet on some football games. I had a quick lesson from some nice guys at ESPN Zone, and placed my bet - a parlay on Tech, TCU and Central Florida (that was their suggestion). They said I should place a sure thing bet on UT, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. And I bet on the overs in the Tech game. I was pretty disappointed when Tech lost. But the cabana made up for their loss.
We stayed at the MGM Grand, so Jenn and I - being LEOS - had to take our picture by the lion in the main lobby. The dress she had on was so sassy - it was leopard print with flowers underneath with a black lace overlay! And her sash blinked! Our taxi driver said it was a first. Pretty impressive to be a Las Vegas taxi driver's first anything!
Michelle and I became drinking buddies. We were all about the frozen drinks! We definitely needed them before we went to see "The Thunder from Down Under. "
If you look closely, you'll see I am "goosing" Sponge Bob. Michelle thought this was a good idea.
Friday, we all went walking and shopping. Jenn and I happened to be wearing jungle prints. Grrr - welcome to the jungle, baby.

40.37 miles so far

And it's only September 20th!!! I committed to myself that I was going to walk 50 miles this month and I am less than 10 miles away. So far this month I have only not worked out 1 day!!! I'm not going to work out while in Vegas this weekend, like some of my other friends, so I will miss a few days there, but there are plenty days left in September once I get back to hit my 50 mile mark. I am pretty excited that I have kept this promise to myself! I WILL BE SKINNY AGAIN!!

Cheeto fingers!

Who doesn't love cheeto fingers? Even when they are left on doors and walls. Cheeto fingers make me happy!