tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33573953540311908752024-03-05T20:42:49.312-06:00Hotchkisses and HugsTaylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392365977312523444noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357395354031190875.post-17523174082657539002012-08-16T06:14:00.000-05:002012-08-16T06:14:39.322-05:00Back on the Grind<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Headed back to school today! I hate to say it, but I'm kind of excited. I don't know what it has been about this summer, but any chance I got to sit at home I was bored out of my mind. However, I couldn't find the motivation to get stuff ready for school either. I'm a little sad that there will be some faces missing this year, but I'm also excited for all the new people we have too. It is going to be a good year! </div>
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I couldn't resist sharing this picture with you. My niece Morgan is 16 months and can already work an iPad. She knows which apps to pick. If she messes up, she knows to hit the home button to go back to the home page. She can slide through the different screens to find the apps. While she may not know what they all do or what they are, she knows how to get them to make noises. Its amazing to me the types of technology that kids are growing up with these days. I thought desk tops, having phones hooked up to your car, portable CD players and a VCR in your car was the coolest thing ever. Kids these days have so much more right at their hands. It makes me think how much teaching is going to change. If at 16 months, Morgan can do all of these things, what kind of technology and teaching will I have to do when she is in the 7th grade. It isn't just Morgan either. Kids all around are learning how to use cell phones and iPads before they can even talk. Times are changing!</div>
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<br />Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392365977312523444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357395354031190875.post-14942798846206451962012-08-15T17:30:00.000-05:002012-08-15T17:30:19.415-05:00What's Cookin' Good Lookin' v.4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I unfortunately <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">really have no source for this meal. I have just heard about them and kind of made them up as I go. It was pretty delicious for how healthy it was though!</span></div>
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I started out with Spaghetti Squash. I have never tried this. I wasn't even sure if I even liked squash that much. After cutting it in half, I put it in the oven for about 30 minutes. When it came out, I shredded it with a fork, and to my surprise it really looked just liked spaghetti. I added some butter and it was done. I'm not sure if I cooked it too long, not enough, or that's how it was supposed to taste. It was very crispy. I mixed it with the other things I made and couldn't tell a difference though. Have any of you ever made spaghetti squash before? How is it supposed to taste?</div>
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Next for the meal was mashed cauliflower. This is one of my favorites that I rarely get to eat because Dustin hates it. You make it just like mashed potatoes. Boil some cauliflower, mash it up, add some butter, salt, and pepper, and enjoy!</div>
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The asparagus I cooked on the skillet in a small amount of boiling water. I added small amounts garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon pepper. This too, was delicious. I pretty much snacked on it for the rest of the week. </div>
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Dustin helping me cut the squash. I was too weak to do it myself.</div>
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It really does look like spaghetti!</div>
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haven't ridden a horse since probably my last Indian Princess camp out when
dear ol' Shadow ran me into a cactus. (circa 1993?) I have been terrified. When
we showed up Mrs. Stanger and I told the guide how scared we were. The next
thing we know this horse tied up to the gate starts to go crazy. I mean,
insane. He didn't like to be tied up and decided to throw a fit. I was ready to
call it quits until the guide said he’d put me on the horse that they take to kids
stuff. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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all headed out through this neighborhood to head up the mountain. The guide's
horse was being trained and had never been on concrete before. When we got to the
streets in the neighborhood he freaked out. He was running up against our other
horses and trying to get the guide off of him. This would have been the second
time I was ready to head back. After calming down his horse, we headed up the
mountain. I was really enjoying the ride. I was shocked seeing as how normally
the mention of horses sent me into a panic. </span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Halfway up the mountain the guide's
horse once again got spooked by a black hose and started to run off the trail.
At first all our other horses were about to take off, but we kept them under
control. I'm so mad I forgot my camera because being up on those mountains was
the most beautiful sight I had ever seen. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the way back down, my horse, Trigger, was probably the slowest horse I had ever
seen. We were barely moving. There were times I couldn't see or hear the rest
of the group. Everyone kept telling me to kick the horse. Well, sweet Trigger
had two speeds. Running or barely moving. There was nothing in between. While I
was overcoming a fear, running wasn't something I was ready for yet. So, I
settled for slow as molases and prayed I didn't get lost. At one point I came
around a corner, to see the guide's horse running around the mountain...
without the guide. </span>He had bent down to pick up a piece of trash,
and once again spooked the horse. When the horse took off down the mountain,
the guide <strike>jumped</strike> fell off. After rolling for a bit, he got up and had to go
find his horse, who had stepped on his reigns and broken them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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again we started our ride up. Think this almost over? Not quite yet. Kendall’s
horse was short and stout and almost looked like a pony. I guess her horse had
no withers. The saddle wouldn’t stay on and kept moving up. I had to yell to
the guide once because Kendall’s saddle was pretty much in the air. The guide
came and fixed it. When the mountain got really steep, I came around the corner
with my super slow horse and saw Kendall’s butt in the air and her head hanging
over the horses shoulder. She was hanging onto his neck for dear life. The
saddle had completely come off this time. The guide once again came to help and this
time realized who ever had saddled the horse and put a blanket that required a
horse with withers. He removed the blanket, explained again this had never
happened before, and we got started again. Twice more we had to stop for
Kendall’s horse to be re-saddled. I think she offered to walk about a million
times. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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time we stopped the guide’s horse broke his reigns again and had to be retied. Mean while, Mrs. Stanger had been put on a
horse that was super tall, even though she was the shortest of us all. Her
horse was super hungry and every time we stopped he would head off the trail
for something to eat. He would bend his head down so much, and her arms were so
short, that she nearly fell over each time. She looked like a pro pulling on
those reigns though. The funniest part was Mr. Stanger had gotten on the horse
that freaked out about being tied to the gate, and never had a problem with him
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though this sounds like a total mess, it was so much fun. We laughed about the
horse trip for the rest of our time in Aspen. I overcame a fear that I have had
for a long time and would totally do it again.</span></span></div>
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I had told all of you that <a href="http://blogitout-taylor.blogspot.com/2012/04/happy-birthday-kendall.html">Kendall</a> and I were headed to <a href="http://blogitout-taylor.blogspot.com/2012/07/peace-out-dallas.html">Aspen</a> a few weeks ago. This was seriously one of the best trips I had been on. I have been so bored sitting at home this summer that this was really what I needed. Throughout middle school and high school, I was frequently a guest on the Stanger family trips. Each summer we used to head out to Austin with their good friends and my junior year we went to Florida. The Stangers were my second family growing up and I couldn't wait to hangout with them. After high school, and especially marriage, trips like these just don't happen anymore. You don't get to see your friends' parents like you did growing up. I just felt so grateful that the Stangers still would take me on a trip and the chance to just hangout with them again. </div>
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We left Monday and spent two days driving out to Aspen. I think I could drive through the mountains all day. They are so beautiful. We were supposed to go rafting Wednesday, but with the rain the night before they said they waters were too dangerous. We spent the day laying out by the pool and going out for a great dinner at BB's Kitchen. Thursday we headed to white water raft and zip line. I had never been rafting before and was terrified. It was a blast though. I thought I would be scared the whole time, but I couldn't get enough of it. Our guide was so much fun too! The zip line was what I couldn't wait for! Kendall and I used to zip line all the time at Pine Cove, the summer camp we used to go to. We zip lined over the Colorado River. Friday we went horse back riding which will be another post on it's own. That night we ate at Justice Snow. If you ever get a chance to go to Aspen, eat here. It was some of the best food I've ever had. They even had a drink called Tequila Mockingbird. Saturday we walked around town at the Aspen Arts Festival. Sunday we did our whole drive back in one day. We didn't get back until about 1:45am. </div>
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I had such a great time! Kendall and I haven't spent time together like this since high school and I enjoyed every second that I could with her. With our crazy schedules sometimes we go months without seeing each other now. We never got sick of each other and I laughed so much on this trip. We spent one night out on the patio and got to talk so much about everything in our lives. Getting to hangout with her parents was also a blast. It is always fun to get to know parents you grew up with again when you are an adult. (ew, I hate saying that I'm an adult still.) </div>
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Thank you so much Stanger family! I had a blast!</div>
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<br />Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392365977312523444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357395354031190875.post-78149006113468953622012-08-09T15:33:00.000-05:002012-08-09T15:33:26.894-05:00The Segreti Wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
About a month ago, I told you about how much fun <a href="http://blogitout-taylor.blogspot.com/2012/07/fabulous-bachelorette-party.html">Katie's Bachelorette party</a> was. Dustin had celebrated with Alex for his bachelor party in Tahoe back in April. Well, the two finally got hitched! This was such a special wedding to the two of us. Alex is one of Dustin's fraternity brothers, and since I was a <a href="http://blogitout-taylor.blogspot.com/2012/07/happy-birthday-dustin.html">complete groupie</a> that made him one of my friends too. Katie and I were in the College of Education together and spent many a nights finishing on projects at the last minute.</div>
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One night at our favorite bar Chimy's in Fort Worth (the original is right off of campus at Tech) Dustin and I called Alex to come out. We both decided we needed a good laugh, and Alex is the best at doing that. He was already out in Fort Worth and was going to meet up with us later. Katie lived down the street and I always called her any time we were out that way. When they both ended up with us later that night, I told Dustin I had this genius idea to try to set the two of them up. I introduced them both, but with the ridiculously packed bar I didn't see sparks really flying. When Alex asked me for about the fourth time what Katie's name was again, I just decided to give up on the whole idea. Well, one thing led to another and a few years later here we are celebrating their wedding!</div>
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It was so much fun. We started the weekend with rehearsal at the church. Since I was in the House Party, I got to be part of this little sneak peak. It was fun to see everyone. Since I had met all of Katie's friends, and Dustin and I know most of Alex's, we were sure this was going to be a blast. After watching a sweet slide show and having an amazing dinner, Katie and Alex went their separate ways to celebrate their last nights before getting married. I went with Dustin which meant going with Alex. We went to one of the places on West 7th Street in Fort Worth and had so much fun. We don't get to see our Houston friends very often so it was fun to catch up.</div>
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Saturday night was filled with getting ready, picking up some Bundtinis, and celebrating the new Mr. and Mrs. Segreti. Their reception was held at the Fort Worth club and it was beautiful. I'm so excited for my two friends. We seriously danced the whole night and took pictures in the photo booths. I think photo booths are the greatest inventions at weddings. Katie and Alex make the most adorable couple and I couldn't be happier for them. Congrats you two! </div>
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Dustin and I had a great anniversary! It was so fun to reminisce on the past year. We started out the night with eating cake. This wasn't the topper of our cake though. Delicious Cakes will make you a free anniversary cake. To be honest, I wondered if I could just do this every year. They didn't ask my name to check their records or ask when our anniversary was or anything. Just my name to pick it up and what flavors I wanted. We decided to do what we had for Dustin's Groom's cake. We didn't try that one at the wedding because I couldn't figure out how to cut it.</div>
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We ate dinner at Simply Fondue. It was absolutely amazing. I hadn't been there since high school. Dustin wasn't so sure about cooking his own food. It was so good though. We stuffed ourselves full. I didn't eat again until like 2 the next day. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">My friend Margaret called me a few weeks ago saying that her boyfriend couldn't go to a wedding with her at the last minute. Since she had already RSVP'd and planned on making the trip to Dallas anyways, she asked if I would mind just going with her. I was totally up for a night with one of my best girlfriends, and I love weddings! We had so much fun! I had met Matt, the groom, a few times in college so it wasn't like I was a complete stranger, and there were a few other familiar faces.. The bride and groom had met on match.com so their favors were match books and some super fun sunglasses. Thanks for letting me be your date Marge!</span></div>
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Matt has a little obsession with Star Wars. Here is his grooms cake</div>
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Just Married Star Wars Spaceship (Is that what you call these?)</div>
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See, Star Wars obsession. Even had a little wedding set up with the figurines.</div>
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Our places. Just call me M. Stephens' Guest</div>
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We are pretty cool in our stunna shades</div>
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Margaret with the bride and groom</div>
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This is seriously the most delicious pot roast. It is one of Dustin's favorite meals that I make. I've made this so many times that I don't even look at the recipe any more. I always grab a 2-4 lb chuck pot roast. If you want to go ahead and make your sides add some carrots and potatoes to the bottom of the crock pot. I didn't make potatoes this time around, but they are seriously delish! Put the roast on top. Add a packet of McCormick's brown gravy, a packet of dry ranch dressing, and a packet of Italian seasoning on top. I sprinkle some down to the bottom too. Add in some water. The recipe called for about 1/4 cup. I put in enough to wear it touches about halfway up the roast. We have cooked it for 9 hours every time we have made it. It is probably some of the best meat I've ever had. So easy too! You'll be happy you tried this one, I promise!<br />
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The cucumber sandwich recipe came from <a href="http://makethebestofeverything.blogspot.com/2012/07/cucumber-subs.html">here</a>. The piece of toast I can not find the pin for anywhere. It probably got lost on my classroom board or somewhere in the vast amount of pins that I have. Anyone else ever feel the need to organize their pin boards? Ridiculous, right?<br />
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The cucumber sandwich was awesome! Take a cucumber and hollow it out a bit. Add whatever sandwich stuff you want. I think on the original she put mayo, but I HATE mayo. (I introduce you to, the pickiest eater alive, me) I just put turkey and some cheese. Add a lot of whatever meat you use. Ever had a sandwich with too much bread? If you aren't careful, you'll get this with too much cucumber. Both times I dipped mine in whatever salad dressing I had in my fridge. It is pretty hard to eat it as a full sandwich with both halves together. It came to be extremely messy. So I ate them as half sandwiches. Still delish!<br />
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I have been trying to eat as healthy as possible this summer. It hasn't been going so super great. On Tuesday I started a new diet that I can't wait to share with you when it's over. On to the food...<br />
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The toast was absolutely amazing. A piece of whole wheat toast, cream cheese, mashed avocado, sliced cucumber, and pepper. I could seriously eat these all day!<br />
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As healthy as this lunch was, I think I was just excited to try to eat new recipes. Both of them were super filling. My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach because I ate half of this.<br />
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<br /></div>Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392365977312523444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357395354031190875.post-62040344230346374772012-08-01T09:43:00.001-05:002012-08-01T10:16:36.952-05:00Good Ol' Concert DateWhen Dustin and I first started dating, we used to go to Texas Country concerts all the time. Dustin has always been a huge fan of Texas Country music. I really didn't know much about it besides the main bands that all the sorority girls listened to. Dustin had a big job ahead of him when we got together. The first few months of us dating were going to concerts. Dustin would sing along with the band, while I stood there bored out of my mind because I had no idea who the band was or what they were singing. Eventually, I came around. Dustin's music became one of my favorites and going to concerts became our thing. When he was living in Dallas and then Fort Worth, you could always find us at a concert. After getting married and moving out to the suburbs we just don't get out to concerts like we used to.<br />
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A few weeks ago, we went to dinner and Dustin started talking, yet again, about this concert he wanted to go to. He had been dying to go, but couldn't fathom staying out for it and going to work the next morning. (Seriously, how old are we?) In the end, we decided that neither of us could remember the last show we had been to, so why not? With $50 to get in the door, Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen coming on almost two hours after we thought, and an extremely crowded bar, we started to think maybe this wasn't such a good idea. Once we heard the music start up though we were all about it.<br />
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It's funny how quickly a concert could take me and Dustin back. The whole night just made me realize why I love him and why I fell in love with him. It was fun how quickly we got back into our "concert routine." The whole night I just wanted to snuggle up against my super cute husband and enjoy every second of the concert. I felt like I did 4 years ago when we first started going to concerts together.<br />
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Randy Roges and Wade Bowen</div>
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Stoney LaRue was a surprise guest!</div>
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<br />Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392365977312523444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357395354031190875.post-40886677292126756622012-07-22T20:26:00.003-05:002012-07-22T20:27:21.290-05:00Peace Out DallasI've got a new look going with the blog and I hate it. Stupid blogger seems to hate my guts today, and I have run out of patience with it. So this will have to do for now.<br />
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Dustin and I went to our friends Katie and Alex's wedding this weekend in Fort Worth. We had a great time, and on the way back I stopped by with Kendall and her boyfriend to chat with them at lunch. I had to wait until Ferguson could be picked up at the borders, so why not just have a BFF chat, right?<br />
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Here's how the conversation went...<br />
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Kendall: So, my brother can't go to Aspen anymore.<br />
Taylor: No way! That stinks.<br />
Kendall: Hey! Since you are off for the summer you should just come with me and my parents.<br />
Taylor: To Aspen?<br />
Kendall: Yah! It will be like when we used to go on trips together when we were younger.<br />
Taylor: Ok, When do you leave?<br />
Kendall: Tomorrow!<br />
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So I'm off to Aspen tomorrow morning! See you all Monday when I will finally get to update you with everything we have been doing.<br />
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<a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g29141-Aspen_Colorado-Vacations.html">via</a></div>Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392365977312523444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357395354031190875.post-86457051593933667652012-07-18T12:27:00.000-05:002012-07-18T12:27:08.059-05:00Youth Writing CampA few summers ago, I joined the North Star National Writing Project. Not only did it give me six hours towards my Masters, but it also helped me become a better teacher to my students. I was able to join reading and writing together more. Best part was I got to make some relationships that I never knew possible.<br />
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This summer a few of my Project members ran a Youth Writing Camp. I have to tell you that at first I was wishing I hadn't signed up for it. I was extremely stressed out at the end of school and it felt like another thing added on. Running the camp made me so happy that I had decided to go through with it. I had the best time.<br />
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We had two camps running at Calhoun Middle School and Guyer High School with 18 students ranging from 4-10th grade. The pieces that these students came up with were incredible. Many I had during the school year, and I had no idea that they could write like that. We got to do a lot of activities to help deepen their writing and make it more their own. A lot of the students camp willingly and many came by force of their parents, but at the end of the week each one of them couldn't stop talking about how much fun they had. We had started a blog for them to publish their writings, and many were using that as a way to stay in touch. I seriously can't wait to do this again next year.<br />
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We had a celebration for them at the end of the week. Our sponsors, UNT members, and parents got to see and hear all that they kiddos had been working on. I found myself coming to tears a few times at what all they students had taught us.<br />
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I get a worried about showing students' faces on the internet, but I thought I'd show a few pictures that I have that are faceless.<br />
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One of the stations we had for the students to write</div>
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Decorating journals</div>
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Decorating journals</div>
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Writing time</div>
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A decorated journal </div>
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Learning to blog</div>
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A fun writing center</div>
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The kid's mail bags that they had all week</div>Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392365977312523444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357395354031190875.post-75983073878244043022012-07-17T12:00:00.000-05:002012-07-17T12:00:08.627-05:00Book Review: The 50 Shades TriologyYup, I read it. Quickly, judge me or relate to me with my obsession of these books. While I know that pretty much every one knows what these books are I will give a quick little summary of the first one.<br />
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If you liked <u>Twilight</u> and don't mind reading some naughty behavior, you will most likely like this trilogy. Seriously, subtract the vampires and add in some sex and you've got Fifty Shades. While E.L James seems very knowledgeable in the type of relationship that the two of them have her narration is very juvenile. I read each book in about a day. Taking out their submissive/dominant relationship and you would probably find this on the shelves in a YA section of a book store.</div>
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If you don't mind reading their intimate encounters, then you may enjoy the love story. It is a book that reaches every woman's dream. Ana changes Christian in just about every way. What woman hasn't tried to change a man? </div>Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392365977312523444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357395354031190875.post-20749015257427503592012-07-16T07:55:00.000-05:002012-07-16T07:55:36.757-05:00Our First Anniversary!Today marks one year for me and Dustin. I can't believe that our wedding was a year ago. It blows me away with how quickly time has gone by. It also boggles me with how natural it has all seemed. All my friends keep asking if I can believe that I have been married for a year. Truth is that I can. It has just seemed so natural for the two of us.<br />
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Many say that the first year is the hardest. Dustin and I have somehow made it through with hardly any bumps. We have learned so much from each other. At Katie's Bachelorette Party, we all went around and told what we thought was so important in marriage. My advice was to just except that, that's the way he is sometimes. I think this is what Dustin and I have truly learned. We brought in two different living styles and just had to learn that we had our ways.<br />
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I am so incredibly blessed with everything I have learned from Dustin. I have learned more about the person that I am, as well as him. He is truly more of a husband than I could ever imagine.<br />
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Happy Anniversary Babe! I love you more than you could ever know. 1 down forever to go!<br />
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<br />Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392365977312523444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357395354031190875.post-42280549697334978942012-07-12T09:10:00.001-05:002012-07-12T09:10:28.362-05:00Happy Birthday Dustin!Today is my sweet husband's birthday! While I have probably told you all several times how much I love him, you get to hear it again on his birthday.<br />
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For those that don't know our story, Dustin and I technically had our first meeting my freshmen year and his sophomore year at Tech. He was a Sig Ep, and I was... well, I was about how groupie as you get. I went to everything. Parties, football games, softball games, happy hours, house parties. I was at it all. I even remember going to Dustin's house once because I was friend's with his roommate. I don't remember, however, ever talking to him.<br />
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Fast forward four years, I had just updated my Facebook status saying that I was back in Coppell at my parents' house. Dustin was living in Coppell at the time, and commented on my status that he didn't know anyone knew where it was. After happy hours, one crazy ex-girlfriend, a six month break up, several concerts, movies, and Texas Tech games we got married. <br />
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I don't know if I could be any luckier. He has been there for me so much over the past four years. He has been such an amazing man. He takes care of me and looks out for me. Most importantly, he puts up with my crazy antics and mood swings. He brings me out of my funk when I am stressed or depressed. Dustin could make me laugh for days.<br />
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I love you babe! Have a wonderful birthday!</div>Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392365977312523444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357395354031190875.post-10646316284844408512012-07-11T09:48:00.000-05:002012-07-11T09:48:50.074-05:00Book Review: 11/22/63<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just recently joined a book club at school. I'm the worst member though because I have yet to make a meeting. The first book that we read was Stephen King's <u>11/22/63</u>. I was completely dreading reading this book. Stephen King has never appealed to me, and when I received this brick of a book in the mail I was totally against it. Of course, the literary gods proved me wrong and I absolutely loved it!</div>
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<br />Jake Epping is a recently divorced high school English teacher. He also teaches GED classes. This is where he meets Harry. Harry has had an extremely tragic life. His dad murdered his brothers, mom and sister when he was younger. Harry was injured in the attack as well. Jake feels for Harry and wishes that he could change this janitor's outcome.<br />
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In comes Al, who owns the diner that Jake has always ate at. Al has come down with Lung Cancer and before he goes he wants to show Jake a secret that he has been keeping. Working in the back one day, he stumbled upon a time portal. Every time Al steps in he is in Maine 1958. He decides that he is going to change the world and stop the Kennedy assassination. This means that he will have to live in the past for nearly 5 years. Each time he comes back to the present though it has only been two minutes. Al never made it to 1963 because he became sick. His dying wish is for Jake to finish what he has started. Jake decides that he can save Kennedy and his dear friend Harry.<br />
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Even after reading the summary I was still hesitant to read it. I loved this book. The ending was not what I wanted to happen, but the sweet love story that happens throughout definitely made up for it.Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392365977312523444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357395354031190875.post-81630581750696358102012-07-10T10:45:00.002-05:002012-07-10T10:46:06.739-05:00Happy Birthday Annie!Today is one of my very, very best friend's birthday Annie!<br />
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Annie is one of my pledge sisters from Theta and was one of my bridesmaids. We met when we went to a pre-party for the 80s Prom that our sorority was having. We were pretty much inseparable after that. Annie and I's friendship worked great. I never had any money to go anywhere and she didn't have a car. Therefore, I drove and she paid. Not speaking for a while in college and building back up our friendship, is what makes her so special to me. We both decided that we valued each other enough that we wanted to make our friendship work. We worked out our problems, and I don't know what I would do without her now. Annie and I have a way of just looking at each other and laughing. A car ride with us can be quite deadly with our laughing and the fact that neither of us is very good at driving. We have numerous inside jokes and love to dance. If there is a dance floor with boy band music or anything from the 90s you can be sure that you will see us out there boppin' around with our hands in the air! Dance parties = Story of our lives. Seriously, we live for them. <span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">Annie is always down to have queso, chips, and margs (which is the main reason she is my best friend)</span><br />
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Annie has one of the kindest hearts that I know. She is an extremely loyal friend that will do anything for you. She can make me laugh whenever I am needing it. Annie would go out of her way for anybody and she is one of the strongest people I know. Even when things aren't going so great for her, she will always put others first. She is a great listener. She is also completely understanding. Her birthday is two days before Dustin, so normally I either can't make her birthday plans or have to leave early when they are the same night. She never says anything about it and always understand the situation I am in. I don't know what I would do without Annie as a friend. She is always there for a crazy text message, picture, good chat, girl's night, dinner, etc.<br />
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At my 20th birthday party</div>
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Snow Day 2011</div>
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Annie's mom, Annie, and I doing the Theta kite</div>
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At my wedding</div>
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At Segreti's house with all the guys</div>
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Our favorite pic from a Sig Ep Party 2006</div>
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Tech/OU game 2006</div>
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LoneStar Christmas 2006</div>
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Tech/Baylor game 2010</div>
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Memorial Day Jam 2009</div>
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With Julia on Annie's 21st Birthday</div>
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Roger Creager concert 2009</div>
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Another Roger Creager concert 2009</div>
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Visiting her brother Joe in New York 2010<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">My 20th Birthday. Being "those" Thetas. </span><br />
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Our first picture together the night we met. 80s Prom 2005<br />
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Happy Birthday Anndizzle! I love you!</div>Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392365977312523444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357395354031190875.post-80139969131668637862012-07-09T09:57:00.000-05:002012-07-09T09:57:08.477-05:00What's Cookin' Good Lookin' v.2When I had originally started this <a href="http://blogitout-taylor.blogspot.com/2012/04/whats-cookin-good-lookin.html">series back in April</a>, I had planned to update maybe once every two weeks. Preparing for the end of school, planning for trips and weddings, and getting ready for a Youth Writing Camp I was running just didn't leave time for that. Poor Dustin had lemon chicken and corn, sandwiches, and pasta for about a month. I also somehow always forget to take pictures of when I actually do cook.<br />
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First, let me apologize for this picture. I obviously forgot to take one until I was about halfway through my meal.</div>
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My brother's girlfriend Alexa gave me this recipe. She makes these Slow Cookery Ribs for my brother all the time and I knew Dustin would just love them. Rating my meals is a little joke that Dustin and I have had since our honeymoon. These ribs were my very first 10! She got the recipe from Sandra Lee on the Food Network. They are so delicious and extremely juicy. The recipe was super easy too!</div>
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Season ribs with garlic salt and pepper. Broil for 5 to 6 minutes, turn and <a class="yiv1644612944crosslink" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/broil/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">broil</a> for an additional 5 to 6 minutes. Place browned ribs in <a class="yiv1644612944crosslink" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/slow-cooker/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1341339403_4">slow cooker</span></a>.</div>
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We eat Salmon about once a week at my house. I love seafood and it is pretty much the only kind that Dustin will eat. I found this recipe on Pinterest and of course have no idea where it came from. </div>
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It was super easy. Cut a lemon and place it on the foil. Put the salmon on top. Add Sea Salt and butter. Cook at 300 degrees until it is cooked completely through. </div>
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We started off the day meeting at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine. After causing a ton of noise in the tourist waiting spot, our guide Roger showed up to take us on the Wine Tours in Grapevine. I have lived in the Dallas area all my life and had no idea how many cute wine places there were so close to home. We started off at place called Homestead. If I have a choice, I am buying all my wine here from now on. It was excellent and so different tasting from what I'm used too. If you ever do one of these tours, make sure you stop here. They are also very generous in the amount and variety that they will serve you. We went to another place in the Grapevine downtown area that served us a delicious lunch. Our next stop was the Delaney Winery where we were given a tour and a slight history lesson before getting to actually taste any wine. The whole trip was so much fun! Katie and I already decided that we are taking the boys on a wine tasting date one day. Who else wants to join?<br />
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Once we got back to the hotel, we headed down to the pool and then to the Sports Bar. Christy, Katie, and I laughed at the fact we were at a Bachelorette Party and still somehow ended up watching the Rangers Game. Everyone got ready after dinner and we headed down to the suite Katie's sisters had gotten for a party. I don't know if I have ever laughed that hard. We headed out to Ghost Bar which is part of the Gaylord later on that night. I had never been there before and had so much fun. We danced the night away.<br />
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Can't wait for the wedding in three weeks!!<br />
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Homestead Winery </div>
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Katie and her sister Sarah</div>
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Delaney Winery</div>
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All the girls!</div>
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Megan and Katie</div>
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The pretty wine glasses Emily and Sarah decorated for us</div>
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All of Katie's presents</div>
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The Bride to Be</div>
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Christy with her decorative lips</div>
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I had way to much fun with these!</div>
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Waking up super early Sunday morning we met at my parents house to drive over to the airport. After a super small breakfast, coffee, new sunglasses, and magazines we were finally on our way! We had all been looking forward to this trip, but I think Mendy and Dustin were the most excited. Everyday they sent a picture that they found on Google of how many days we had left. It was seriously all Dustin had to talk about. We went to the Valentine Imperial Maya which is where Dustin and I went on <a href="http://blogitout-taylor.blogspot.com/2011/07/honeymoonin.html">our honeymoon</a>. Brent and Mendy had gone there for theirs too.<br />
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After a long flight and a limo trip where we were just about to die with excitement, we had finally arrived! We quickly changed and headed down to the pool for what we called our "Bonus Day." We didn't think we were going to get enough time to really hang out, so we were eating up every second of our half day that we could. Eating a small breakfast, not eating lunch, and going a little overboard with our excitement at the swim up bar led to a very unforgettable (for some forgettable) Bonus Day. So much so, that I decided, with not much choice, to take a very long nap that led to everyone waiting for us for about an hour for dinner. Our first night we ate at the Italian restaurant. It was delicious. Mendy and Jessica had the BEST Caprese Salad and Mitch made sure to sneak in as many bites of Jessica's pasta that he could. You can't get a better Bonus Day!<br />
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The rest of our days were spent at the pool and swim up bar. Everyday the entertainment group would put on games in the morning and afternoon. Dustin participated in a beer drinking contest where he lost in the first round because the other guy cheated. The next day Jessica and Dustin played a game where they had to get a ball into a life saver thing that was in the pool. Since there were so many people playing that had done well, they decided that the guys would have to do a sexy walk down the pool so that the crowd could decide who won. My ever so shy husband was not having this. Jessica at first thought she was going to have to booty dance with him and she opted out too. If you ever get a chance to go to this resort you should seriously check out the games. They were hilarious and started/ended each game with their theme song. (Hands up! Hands down! Jumping, Jumping, Jumping!)<br />
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At night we tried pretty much all of the restaurants: Italian (twice), French, and the Japanese (one night the Hibachi, whoop whoop as the Mexican waiters say, and the other night the regular food). The resort has a Steak and Seafood and Mexican food but no one was really wanting to try those. On our night at the French restaurant, Mendy was convinced that this was where the famous fried ice cream was. The place was short staffed and after waiting for almost an hour for dinner, our patience was wearing thin. It took about an hour and a half from the time we sat down to when we got our food. When the food arrived, Jessica leaned over to one of our Spanish speaking waiters and let him know that he could "go ahead and get six fried ice creams started whenever he got the chance." Turns out this was NOT the place with the fried ice cream and our poor barely-English speaking waiter was extremely confused and most likely making fun of us in the kitchen. They did, however, have a delicious Baked Alaska which Jessica was still convinced was indeed the fried ice cream. We did finally find it at the Italian restaurant, after looking for two more nights and much to our dismay it was not good.<br />
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Hibachi at the Japanese Restaurant</div>
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Flaming Baked Alaska</div>
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Baked Alaska that was actually better than the Fried Ice Cream</div>
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All in all, it was a fabulous trip! We had a lot of laughs and a ton of fun. Can't wait until the next one!Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392365977312523444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357395354031190875.post-15184566303631381272012-07-03T11:22:00.000-05:002012-07-03T12:37:54.843-05:00Happy Birthday Steph!Today marks the birth of another of my fabulous best friends. I recently talked about Steph in my last post when she got <a href="http://blogitout-taylor.blogspot.com/2012/06/beautiful-new-mexican-wedding.html">married in Albuquerque</a>. In that post I told you how Steph and I met and how post-graduation we lived dorm room style in my childhood bedroom.<br />
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What I didn't tell you is how fantastic of a person she is. Steph and I are complete goof balls. We love crazy sunglasses, wigs, hats, peace signs, uncomfortable situations, saying the word Uranus, river trips, fanny packs, Batman capes, and, most of all, tie dye. While I will tell you she hated me the day I officially met her because of crazy college/boy drama, she will tell you she doesn't remember that crazy Halloween night. We bonded late one night with our partner in crime, Margaret, when we developed our alter egos. Margaret was Laquisha aka Quish, Steph was Zenon aka Z, and I was Rosario. I have no idea how any of this got started, but it is one of my best memories of college. This led to the three of us trying to become Red Hat Ladies, having our own soundtrack, having a memorial to Heath Ledger, and making a cake of cheese.<br />
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Steph has a kind, sensitive heart. She cares about her friends and family more than anything and is completely loyal. She is one of those friends that has a hard time giving up when someone may not return their loyalty because of how much she values each person in her life. Steph can make anyone smile and can send the most fab text messages that can have you rolling with laughter.<br />
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As I was looking for pictures to post, I really started to miss college and Steph; so, I got super carried away this time. Enjoy!<br />
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Memorial Day Jam 2010 Tie Dye, Fanny Packs, and Sunglasses. What could be better?</div>
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Steph's Graduation Party 2008</div>
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Yellow Rose 2008</div>
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Z, Quish, and Rosario attempting to become Red Hat Ladies on the Ranch Trip 2008</div>
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Ski Trip 2009</div>
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Our most favorite picture ever that we recreate every chance we get. My most favorite day at Chimy's 2008</div>
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At Brooks and Amye's wedding 2012</div>
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Getting ready to go ride bikes on the river in Austin for Steph's Bachelorette Party</div>
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Celebrating the soon to be bride with Margaret in Austin</div>
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Fort Worth Chimy's 2010</div>
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River Trip 2008 in our home made tie dye dresses! </div>
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River Trip 2008</div>
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Six Flags 2008 </div>
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The night our alter egos began!</div>
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Creeping behind two bugs at Chimy's 2008</div>
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Reboks with the Snaps! Margaret, Steph, and I at my wedding </div>
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Brooke, Steph and me</div>
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Margaret, Steph and me</div>
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Happy Birthday to my Little Spoon! I love you!</div>Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392365977312523444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357395354031190875.post-15011488849792342532012-06-15T11:01:00.000-05:002012-06-15T11:01:06.898-05:00A Beautiful New Mexican Wedding!A few weeks ago, I packed up and flew to Albuquerque for my sweet friend Steph's wedding. Steph and I actually met through an ex-boyfriend in college. We became fast friends with our similar interest in acting completely ridiculous and not caring who is watching. I say when the relationship ended, I got her in the custody battle. After college, Steph moved home with me while we both looked for jobs. We lived dorm style in my childhood bedroom and made the best of the ridiculous heat that found its way there. She moved back to New Mexico after a few months, but we stayed close.<br />
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Derrick and Steph met about two (maybe three?) years ago. Derrick is completely in love with her. You can tell with every way he looks at her. I don't think there is anything he would not do for her. Steph lights up when she's with him. It is truly incredible to see one of your friends so happy around another person.<br />
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Here are some pictures from the incredible weekend: (I, of course, got a little carried away with my picture picking)<br />
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J-Patt and Brooke. </div>
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Derrick's stepmom, Lisa, created these cute place mats. It had a fun maze with Steph and Derrick and a Guess Who? game with fun things from their lives. </div>
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Steph and Derrick in the limo</div>
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We lit Chinese Lanterns at Steph's parents' house. Ours caught on fire which also somehow burnt my hair.</div>
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JPatt and I</div>
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Perfect little couple</div>
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Watching the Chinese Lanterns</div>
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Until a professional got a hold of her, Steph's bangs looked like this at nearly every moment</div>
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What else do you do when you need to steam your dress besides make a clothes line with the straps?</div>
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Look at what a beauty she is! </div>
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Brooke, Margaret, and I</div>
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The song for the cake cutting was the Dairy Queen "Ice Cream, and Cake, and Cake!" Derrick broke into a fabulous dance.</div>
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Margaret and I </div>
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Our group at the wedding </div>
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Bridesmaids on the dance floor</div>
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I feel like photo booths should be a must at all weddings</div>
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Love you two so much! Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day!</div>Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392365977312523444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357395354031190875.post-86125634300779255052012-06-14T14:00:00.000-05:002012-06-14T14:00:00.223-05:00Headed to the Polls!A few months ago, my dad decided to go after one of his goals to become a member of City Council in Coppell. This was something that many of his friends in the city had been encouraging him to do for what seems like for forever.<br />
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Before going into too much detail, let me tell you that my dad in incredible. He was valedictorian at his high school, made incredible grades while at Texas A&M, served as president of his fraternity, married his college sweetheart, raised the three of us crazy kids, runs an great business with my grandfather, and is always volunteering or signing up for some new group. When my dad has a goal he goes after it. I can't think of a time I saw him go after something that he didn't achieve. He is always looking for groups to become a member of or some fun outing to do with the family. When he said he was running for City Council we were far from surprised.<br />
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At first we were thinking it would be a no brainer win. Until, someone decided to run against him. This is when the fun began. After putting out signs, having campaign parties and making shirts we all spent a day out at the polls! My dad got there at about 5:45, my mom 7:30, my brothers 10, and Dustin and I at 11. We were there until about 8:30 passing out flyers, talking my dad up, looking for people we knew to vote, and sending out texts and Facebook messages letting people know to stop by. After waiting, for what seemed forever after the polls closed, we found out my dad had won! I couldn't be more proud of him. While it was long day and we were exhausted, I ate up every second of my flyer-passing job. When would I ever get to do it again?<br />
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My mom, brother Josh's girlfriend Alexa, and brother Jared</div>
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Nina was showing her support</div>
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The whole fam at the victory party!</div>Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392365977312523444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357395354031190875.post-67601913471430271762012-06-12T12:23:00.000-05:002012-06-12T12:23:46.937-05:00Book Review: A Discovery of WitchesHave you read <u>A Discovery of Witches</u>? If you liked <u>Twilight,</u> or anything else related to vampires, you will definitely love this book! Great news? It is an adult read. Dustin is constantly making fun of me for my young adult preference to books. I blame it on my job, but secretly they just thrill me more than any adult book. I take a break every now and then. This was definitely worth the break from the poorly written, weak plots that I'm used to.<br />
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I am IN LOVE with this book. It is a trilogy and BEING TURNED INTO A MOVIE!! WHAT WHAT! <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Yes, I love a book so much, I just said "What What! Don't make me raise the roof and give a holler! </span>I am never one to actually research a book when it gives it history. I normally pass through the parts I don't know and make sense with what I can. I had my iPad literally next to me at all times so that I could find each part of history this book talks about. Diana, being a historian, is amazed at the history that Matthew has lived through and can't get enough of it. Let me tell you, neither could I.<br />
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This book has everything you could possibly need.<br />
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I was super worried because Morgan takes a little while to warm up to people. I was terrified when she woke up from her nap she was going to be so scared that it was me there. It was the complete opposite. After taking her everywhere she pointed to see if anyone else was home, she was happy and content to have a girls night in with her favorite <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">and only </span>aunt. I had so much fun spending time with this sweet little girl. We danced to music on the iPad, played with toys, and sat outside. I seriously could not get enough of her. Here are some cute pics from the night.<br />
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The fact that my baby brother can enjoy Chimy's in Norman just like I did at the original in Lubbock. Between the Lubbock and Fort Worth locations, I have some of the greatest memories.</div>
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First off, I'm not loving how disgusting I look in this picture, how dirty our apartment looks, and how teacher-esque I'm looking, but I am loving my mustard yellow pants. I have never been a yellow person before, but lately I can't get enough!</div>
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This beautiful scene from Steph's wedding in Albuquerque. </div>
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My sweet, amazing, good looking husband that has been completely picking up my slack while I have been so tired with the end of school and extra training I needed to do. I'm seriously the luckiest woman in the world. </div>
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um... thanks?)</div>
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Why, yes, that is a picture of One Direction. The sweet girls that had dance parties in my classroom after school got me hooked on them. I'm a boy band lover. The first step is to admit I have a problem.</div>
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The fact that these two hotties will be playing tomorrow in Dallas. I'm completely devestated I'm not going. The last time they toured together I was in the 10th grade. That night pretty much started what the rest of my high school memories would be. If you have tickets that you don't want, I will gladly take them off your hands.</div>
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That I will be catching some rays in this beautiful little Mexican resort in just a little over a week. </div>
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<i>The Hatfields and McCoys</i> three night special that was shown on the History Channel. I already kind of want to watch it again. I'm a total history nerd if you can't tell.</div>
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The baseball team from Harvard dancing to Call Me Maybe. Not only is it one of my favorite songs, but any guy that will dance to it gets an approval by me. </div>Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392365977312523444noreply@blogger.com0