Like some of you already know, I’m a big scaredy cat. I knew this about myself… but I didn’t REALLY know. I mean, I understand that I’m only supposed to fear the Lord and he’s my true protector, but I have to admit that this week I got a little nervous all by myself. Eric left for a church leader conference in Atlanta last Wednesday, traveled up to South Carolina on Friday, and just returned home yesterday (Monday). So I had 6 days and 5 nights all by myself. I had a huge paper due so it was nice to have time to focus on that… for the first couple days. Then I was l-o-n-e-l-y. Days/Evenings were boring and night time was spppooooookkkyyy. Romie is of course SUCH a good watchdog (not) and I knew that I could go to my parents house if I needed to, but I wanted to stick it out like a big girl. I did… but not without making sure the door was locked a hundred times, sitting up in bed a billion times a night to make sure no one was there, and running and leaping into bed after a short trip to the bathroom. Seriously? Yup. So I’ve deduced that I’m a big baby!! Luckily, Eric came home last night and was able to protect me from all the scary monsters under my bed. Sheesh.

I finally did it. I got sick. There is just so much going on this semester and it really was just a matter of time before I got run down. Now is the time. Although, I have really enjoyed some of the things that have made me more/less busy depending on how you look at it.

This past Friday night, the ol’ Pastor’s Wives took a trip to Grapevine for a little de-stressing and shopping. We had a really great time and I can’t wait to do it again soon!

This was taken at a little Italian joint where we ate on the roof and a local country band serenaded us (well, and everyone else on the roof) . Super fun. I think the lead singer of the band actually took this picture. Apparently he should stick to singing. haha

There was laughing.

And of course some crying…

I want to live here!! All the wonderful buildings for taking pictures!

Yesterday was a tough but good day for our family because we moved my grandpa into an apartment here in town. Good because he’s so close and we are going to really enjoy getting to spend a lot of time together. Tough because he had to leave his home where he and my late grandmother lived for over twenty years.

Here is his cute little place.

You can tell he’s pretty worn out.

Also, a couple Saturdays ago I took some pictures for some friends from church. We went to the Botanical Gardens and just walked around and took lots of pictures. Here are a few.

And of course, here is the cutest 10lbs I’ve ever seen. I love him.

On September 30, my dad celebrated his 49th birthday. We ate at the Jalapeno Tree and it was fantastic. My parents are so cute and I love them so much. My mom got my dad a golf membership for his birthday and my husband and I were included in the membership. So far, my husband has benefited from my dad’s bday present more than my dad. (Insert eye rolling here.) hehe

So lot’s of fun stuff going on in addition to the monotonous school/work routine…. but in result… the cold I’m suffering. I’ll be fine, I’m sure, but I sure can’t wait until May. Yes, just a season in my life… but I’m SO ready for Spring.

Apparently I just felt like post processing some older photos tonight while watching the Cowboys. Hope everyone is having a great week.

Here is a picture of Eric from Sundance Square on our 1 year anniversary.

Here’s Jessica on the day we went to the movies and she modeled for me first.

This is when I convinced the boys to “just act normal” and I was just going to HAPPEN to have a camera around.

A cute picture of Romeo and Darlin playing in the yard. They are big buddies.

It’s Sunday night, and after a long day full of “church activities,” it’s time to start another week of school. I’m already on the countdown for the end of the semester. Only 12 weeks of school left. A lot goes on in 12 weeks, though…. papers, tests, speeches, reading, etc. I just need to keep the mindset that God will give me the strength and peace I need to get through it. Honestly, if you can remember me, please ask for God’s strength and peace to overwhelm me the semester. Thanks.

Luckily I do have a couple classes that I’m really glad to be taking. One of them is photography and we have a mini project due tomorrow. That gave me a good excuse to pull out the camera today. Yay.

Also, last weekend I had a great time at the wedding. On Audrae’s website the first picture that comes up is one that I took. And there’s a couple more I took on her facebook page, but I’m anxious to see others. I was just proud that I acted like I knew what I was doing (kinda). ha! Fun stuff.

I really haven’t taken hardly any pictures lately, but just for the fun of it, I will post a couple that I’m turning in for tomorrow. They are kinda lame, but we had to work on shutter speed and aperture. Oh, and also I’m adding a couple from when we went out with my parents on Friday night. You would not BELIEVE the way the place looks on the outside, but the food is fantastic. Seriously, take note of the sign on the outside of the building. It’s hilarious! It’s called Margie’s.

Seriously, are they really advertising indoor plumbing?

And this definitely looks like somewhere I would want to stop and eat.

BUT, they had fantastic wine.

And DELIGHTFUL cheesecake.

I was testing out my new lens on Romeo. Look, he’s outside without a leash and he didn’t run away!

Here is a few for my project. This was at the Paradigm bible study on Thursday.

They now have a coffee bar!

Workin on shutter speed. They are walking super fast. haha

Sunflowers by our apartment.

Tonight was a super fun youth party at the Hammonds. Of course, I brought along my camera and the Tamron lens to just make sure my decision was final. I’m VERY happy with the results. It was a fun party and there are lots of pictures to show.

Daniel and Justin cooking burgers. “Uuueeehhhh…. I don’t LIKE Backyard Burgers!” haha

My beautiful friend, Jen.

One of her daughters, Sarah.

I finally got her to smile!

This is her other daughter Madison! I got several funny faces, but I thought this one was awesome!

This a little boy named Sawyer. He has the CUTEST curly hair!

Bunch of people at the party!

“Man talk”

This reminds me of a mother duck with her little ducklings. Priceless.

Josiah announcements

Typical boy!