waco winter

yes, we have a winter....sometimes.

When most people think of winter, they think snow. I think 40 degrees! Sometimes we forget that there are parts of the country (i.e. Iowa) that have been shoveling snow for months but we always hope that it will snow here. Most kids that live in Texas have NEVER seen snow. I was one of them! Now that I am married, I get to see snow at least once a year, hopefully. I love the snow. Its still new to me. I can play for a couple of days and leave it in Iowa. Perfect. No shoveling. No driving.

Well, we were pleasantly surprised this week to get some snow...while the sun is up...that stuck!
It is a rarity but look how beautiful!

view from our front door

Its not IOWA snow but it was wonderful for WACO! Obviously everyone in town was excited, including me. It warranted a phone call to my parents, an email to my friend in Kansas, and pictures!

24th Birthday

I had a great birthday! We were able to spend it with my family in San Antonio. I also recieved so many birthday cards and gifts in the mail and they ALL made it ON MY DAY! Good job! Overall I felt so loved and I am very thankful for all the love in my life.

Neil surprised me with his gift. It was so thoughtful. He got me like 10 cards (all reminding me that I am an old lady compared to him), a birthday girl tiara, and a SET OF ROCKING CHAIRS to grow old in together.

(notice the wrapping paper...cute)

all the cards.

The rocking chairs have to be put together so I'll post when they are done.

My 23rd year was a great one. So many changes and huge life events and a bunch of growth.

My 23rd year in review

1. GOT MARRIED
2. BOUGHT A HOUSE
3. LIVED IN TEXAS WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING
IN THE SUMMER
4. STARTED A BLOG
5. WENT SLEDDING
6. STARTED MY MASTER'S DEGREE
7. GOT A JOB AT THE ADVOCACY CENTER
8. MET THE OHIOIANS
9. HOSTED MY FIRST THANKSGIVING
10. HONEYMOONED IN ST. MAARTEN
11. BOUGHT A "NEW" CAR
12. VISITED THE HOME TOWN OF EMITT KELLY...look it up
13. WATCHED NEIL CROSS THE STAGE
14. HAD TWO WEDDING SHOWERS
15. BECAME A COLLEGE PROFESSOR
16. GOT STRANDED IN OKLAHOMA
17. SPENT CHRISTMAS IN A HOTEL ROOM

WOW, it was a great year! Hope the next is just as enjoyable.
Thanks everyone for a great Birthday