I Love Lists, Friday

1. Now this is my kinda New Year's Cake. Gonna party 'til 9pm baby!
2. Too bad this is so far away. My husband would tell you this is my mecca. Museum of Clean.
3. A whole reel of Stan Lee Cameos. Wonderful!
4. New Year's Confetti Cookies! Super cool idea and triple the cookies!
5. 10 Christmas-Themed Hot Dogs. Yummo! Plus Frank in Austin, Texas made the list.
6. Top Mug Shots of 2012. Good for a laugh!
7. Man eats Entire Denny's Hobbit Menu in Under 20 Minutes. I could see Ryan doing this. Or at least attempting it.
8. This guy is the pancake master. Cheers to SaipanCakes.
9. How to Take Incredible Photos of Your Friends. Word.

Merry (White) Christmas

This year for Christmas my grandmother joined us again which is always fun. This is the first Christmas we have held at our house so it felt little different than Christmases past. I've never not had a Christmas in my parents home since as long as I can remember. I chose to cook breakfast while Ryan focused on a late lunch for the family. My grandmother, parents, grandfather, Ryan, and I opened presents in the morning after breakfast and just as we were wrapping up it started to snow. It was awesome to have a white Christmas in our new home surrounded by family. Later on after a late lunch my aunt and uncle joined us to open even more presents. I guess I'm still a kid at heart and would rather get 1 million tiny little presence than one large thing. It makes the day last longer and the fun too. All in all it was a day filled with family, food, and fun. I couldn't ask for a more wonderful white Christmas!

Mom, Grandma, and Dad

Ryan, Me, and my Grandpa

Ryan, my Grandma, and me

Rychar

Mom and Dad

Chef Ryan

 

Our snow covered home

No Problem, Mon

A five day all-inclusive vacation to Montego Bay, Jamaica? Not a bad way to start off the Christmas holiday!

My parents always told Ryan that when he graduated from college, they would take us both on an awesome vacation. We picked Jamaica because we had both been to Mexico multiple times and I loved Jamaica the one time I visted there many years ago. We stayed at the Iberostar Grand Rose Hall, which was spectacular! The food, service, and sheer relaxing atmosphere were all wonderful. I have never been on a vacation where I wasn't doing something, visiting something, etc. This time, other than playing some golf, we just sat, relaxed, swam, read, napped, ate, and drank. It was the life!

We golfed at Cinnamon Hill, which had some great holes down by the water, as well as some holes situated up in the hills. Here is a picture of us on hole 5, which was right on the water. Breathtaking!

I thought I would hate just relaxing and not visiting things, seeing things, doing things. Boy was I wrong. This is one of the best vacations I have ever been on! Thanks Mom and Dad! No problem, mon!

I Love Lists, Friday

 

 

Happy Graduation Day!

After many years of hard work, tonight Ryan graduated! We are so proud of him! He graduated with an Bachelors Degree in Human Resources and Organizational Management for the University of North Texas. No rest for the weary though, in January Ryan will begin his Masters program to recieve his Masters in Business Administration. Again, I couldn't be prouder!

RyChar Graduation

My family and Ryan

Ryan's Family

I Love Lists, Friday

1. I wish I would have been at the new Fantasyland opening to see this dragon. Cool!
2. Life saving foam. This makes great sense. Why didn't I think of it?
3. Great Literary Quote Tattoos.
4. Cotton Candy Art.
5. Want. Need. Eat. Rick Grimes Cookies.
6. Ten Worst Reviewed Movies of 2012. At least I didn't see any of them. Did you?
7. Talent.
8. I absolutely love how these Storybook Characters Burst from the Pages!
9. Sorry. There is simply No Time To Explain...

Mare and Bob's Wedding

After many years of dating, my aunt Mary Ann married her love Bob Via. The wedding was beautiful. Ryan catered, I was the photographer, and my mom was the Matron of Honor. I guess you can say it was a family affair. Best wishes for a long and loving marriage to my Aunt and now official Uncle --- Mary Ann and Bob Via!

Greenhill School

I went to Greenhill School for 12 years and had an excellent learning experience every day. It's great to see that the students and faculty continue to to rise to the challenges of an ever changing educational landscape, both socially and technologically. I recieved an excellent education that made all my subsequent college experiences a breeze. I never really appreciated my education at the time, at least until I was a bit older, say 15, but as soon as I hit TCU I very much appreciated their choice in my education. Greenhill made me who I am, to a large degree, and I hope they continue on thier path of excellence for many years to come!

Here is an excellent article written recently about Greenhill.

RIP Velma Louise

Velma was an old little girl, but she wasn't sick. She just passed away suddenly today. Although I wish I had known and had a chance to say goodbye, I'm very glad she passed quickly and peacefully wtihout suffering. I miss her. Such a sweet girl.

I Love Lists, Friday

 
1. 23Unexpected Flavor Combinations that Taste Amazing!
2. Heroes of Science Action Figures. I need them to mass produce a few of these for me to buy.
3. Liver Plates FTW!
4. I'd love to be in Gryffindor!  Harry Potter Snuggie.
5. Anamorphically awesome! This proves that things aren't always what they seem.
6. I can only hope that I have a friend like this when I am older.
7. I'm glad Ryan didn't see this before we put up the Christmas Tree this year. James T. Kirk Tree Topper.
8. Having said that, I'm ready for "Into Darkness." Can't wait!