Yes It's Ladies Night! ELC Style:)

Tonight was our ELC Ladies Night. I am so blessed to work with such amazing women... we do absolutely have a ball in and out of the class room. Tonight we enjoyed some very tasty treats including yummy queso, Eddie's White Sauce Pizza with Chicken, and sopapilla cheesecake. Each time we get together, the host will make a choice on the movie and tonight Wallace chose the Proposal. I have seen it several times and I seriously love it... It absolutely makes me laugh until I cry. Plus now I think we may have a classroom dance. Thank you Betty White and Sandra Bullock! Who knew that "chanting" could be so hilarious:)

Here are a few fun pictures of my fabulous ELC ladies.

Here's to Trout, Garrett (Red headed Gellner), Wallace, and myself:) Happy ELC ladies night out:) How did you enjoy your Friday?!?!

A REAL MAN's Weekend!

The weekend of April 8-10, Ray joined several friends in a REAL MAN's WEEKEND in Novice, TX. His weekend included shooting practice, spotting for turkey and hogs in a blind and by jeep, and exploring the grounds. Here are just a few sneak peak pictures of his weekend. Thanks to Dr. Bragg and family for making it such a fun weekend away. Ray will be including a guest post soon.



... I told Ray as long as I didn't see a picture of Bambi I would be fine. Thank goodness it was not deer season. Ha!

Early April Update!

This week has already produced several happenings including fun days at school, intense work outs, relaxing nights at home with my husband and furbs or furbabies as previously labeled.

1. This week is TAKS week. While this portion of TAKS does not entirely affect our kiddos it does provide for a few minor changes in our students' schedules. This was definitely not easy but something that we dealt with and learned to quickly adapt.

2. This Friday is our second ELC ladies' night. I am looking forward to enjoying a fun day of yummy treats for lunch and then dinner and a movie with my fabulous work ladies.

3. This week I have continued my work outs at Oakpoint after school and continue to stay on a healthy track. My motivation....In two months and two days, Ray and I will be joining friends in Cozumel, Mexico... enjoying some fun in the sun, tasty drinks, games, dancing, and a full 6 days of rest and relaxation. As noted on facebook I have some how thrown out the idea of increasing cardio and just increasing the incline. I have found you lose more calories in this manner. And within two months hopefully my efforts will for sure pay off.

4. This weekend Ray will be enjoying a guys weekend that will include fishing/hunting/and other manly things that go along with those categories. Ha. I am very excited for him and while I will miss him I am excited to have a weekend to relax.

That is all to report at this time. Enjoying a night at home after a long work out. Hello Hulu and the couch. You are calling my name:)

All Worked Out!

With the Summer right around the corner and our vacation to Cozumel within the next few months, I knew it was time to get in shape. I have loved viewing friend's blogs reading their fitness and weight loss journeys. They were all so very motivational... so I too jumped on the wagon.

This past Monday both Ray and I joined the Plano rec center and the rest is history. Last week I worked out Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Next week I will also add in 30-45 minutes of walking with a friend from work then the additional work outs. Today was one of the harder training days probably from all the amazing food I have had lately but definitely much needed. I will keep you all updated on my work outs as a way to keep myself accountable. So here's to enjoying a fabulous and healthy summer!

Shops in Allen & Buca Celebration!

Saturday after returning home from the hair salon, Ray and I decided to enjoy this beautiful day by having a Freebirds lunch outside at the Shops in Allen. After a very delicious meal including free chips and queso if you provided their preferred customer card, we ventured around the shops and enjoyed the happenings around the area. What a perfect Saturday with the husband. I am definitely one lucky girl:)

After our adventure around town, we returned home with full tummies. That afternoon we enjoyed a few shows and relaxed with our sweet fam of four including our two furbabies. That night we then decided to enjoy a date night out and celebrate at Buca! More will be discussed in the very near future but I couldn't be more excited and know that this was definitely a Godly decision about my future career path.

At Buca di Beppo the line was unexpectedly short for a Saturday and we were even offered a spot to sit at their world famous kitchen table. It was so fun to be able to watch the crew make some of our favorite dishes and of course to hear the line repeated over and over "this is our famous kitchen table." We felt so special and even were given free garlic bread:) We ordered so much tasty food including chicken Parmesan, fettuccine pasta, and of course this delicious mammoth of a sundae for dessert. Oh and please know we took home most of it as left overs. Ha. Here are a few pictures of our celebratory date night out!

What a special afternoon/night with my husband. I love these moments as it is a time to remember the path that God has put before us. We truly are blessed! Happy Saturday:)

Saturday Hair Do & Starbucks Run!

Every 5-10 weeks my good girl friend from work Jes and I go get our hair done at a Salon in McKinney. We first stop and pick up a Starbucks drink then head over for a fun Salon Saturday. Here is a picture of Jes and I after our latest new do! As a few of my girlfriends say... once you go short you'll never go back... and I totally agree! Thanks Jes for a fun ladies day of beautifcation:)

Oldies but Goodies!

Tonight the husband and I enjoyed a fun Friday with the Fants! I absolutely love spending time with these friends. We've shared in so many amazing memories over the past 8 years and I love these fun get togethers. So for tonight we decided to order some tasty Papa Johns Pizza which offers a discount for PISD employees and played some fun card games. Here are a few pictures from our night.

Here's to a night with fun friends and sweet baby B.... to domination over the boys in the game of UNO... to something about bowling?!?! ha. Michael maybe you can explain that one to me:) and to celebrating new opportunities!!! We love you guys and thanks for a fantastic night!