Just a Can of Hairspray

First off, I had no idea it was coming. There had been talk and ring shopping, but Matt kept eluding to: “it’s all about timing…” Well off to NYC we went for my 30th birthday. This was my first time to the Big Apple, and I was so excited!

Friday, Matt took me ice skating at Rockfeller and a few times acted as though it was the moment. He was trying to do little things to throw me off. It worked! At one point one the ice, he said that he wanted to go in the middle and kiss me. Yeah, I so thought he was about to pop the question it freaked me out a little!

Friday night, Matt had dinner reservations at a cute little Italian bistro known for it’s fireside pizzas, my favorite. When we walked in, the manager brought champagne and a strawberry and I was wondering what the heck was going on! Matt chalked it up to the Hilton and our “status” at the hotel along with it being a special occassion, my birthday. Believable me,  believed him. After dinner and dessert from Enrico, we rode over to the Empire State Building. The view was absolutely beautiful. I could hardly contain myself. I didn’t care that it was COLD and WINDY. The whole place was just magical. Matt made the comment that he wanted to go back inside and warm up for a few minutes and then go back outside again. So inside we went to warm up and talked for a few minutes. 

Back out to the viewing area we went. Before I knew it, Matt was down on one knee, asking her to marry him, with a beautiful pear-shaped rock, errr…diamond. I couldn’t contain herself and started crying, almost confused as to what was going on. At one point I asked him if he was kidding. I don’t know if it was the actual propose taking place or the beautiful ring that he had for me. Ihe said yes, about 20 times before Matt finally put the beautiful ring onto my finger.

What a beautiful night it was followed by a carriage ride though Central Park and then champagne and chocolate covered strawberries once we got back to our room.

He out did himself!

Matt and I look forward to getting married on Saturday, October 30, 2010, in front of our family and friends.

I loved you for 5.5 years and while I knew this day would somehow come, I am still sad to see you go. Nothing will ever replace the feeling of when I first bought you. Man, it was the best feeling in the whole world. To pull into the dealership and she was sitting there, waiting for me to drive her away. “Dad, look, there’s my car!” I remember saying to him. I was so excited. The sense of accomplishment. The feeling of pride. The feeling of working my tail off in college, and then waiting until just the right time to purchase her had finally arrived. I was so nervous at the thought of the commitment to buying her. 5 years is a long time. I was 22 and knew I’d be 27 when she’d be paid for. Back then I thought I’d NEVER live to see me being 27. So for whatever reason, me selling Blueberry, is sorta like I’m growing up. I’m getting older and this new car seems to represent it. And for that reason, it makes me sad.
I went through a lot of growing up driving that car. I laugh thinking of all the first dates she drove me to. All the boys she saw me with. We had some good times together. And we had some really rough times. Life changing moments. Nothing will ever take away those memories. I remember driving her off from the dealership and the song was on the radio, “I got me a brand new car, waiting in the driveway, shining like a bright new star, I’d been wishing on it everyday…”

I sold Blueberry on Monday to a family that my parents are friends with. It was a very easy sell and out of all selling situations, this one is the best. I hope the new driver will enjoy her just as much as I did. And I hope that he will love her, just as I did.

Thanks, Blueberry for all the fun, loyalty and memories that you gave me. While my new ride is much more ’sophisticated’, nothing will ever top the feeling that you gave me.

They met in college at what was once Southwest Texas…

after 2 kids, 5 dogs, and way too many moves to count…

they celebrate their 31st anniversary.

Happy Anniversary!

Ever seen such spoiled dogs?

We had a whirlwind weekend. My cousin got married in Houston and with the wedding happening on Sunday morning and with the time change, talk about a busy weekend. Saturday was fill with 3 parties to attend back to back. The wedding went off with a few minor issues, but it was gorgeous. My cousin looked stunning. And I hope that right now she is relaxing on the beach and not having to deal with some famous MIL issues!

My MRI results came back. I have exertional compartment syndrome. My doctor recommended massage therapy to see if that would help and reduce the inflammation before he recommends surgery. I hope it doesn’t come down to that. So in the meantime, my massage therapist recommended some things for me to do to help.

Do you ever feel tired, runned down, do you poop out at parties…?

Right now I am tired. I guess doing 45 minutes of hardcore cardio wouldn’t have anything to do with it.

This weekend was busy. They seem to be that way as of lately. I went to a couple’s shower for my cousin and attended a Super Bowl party. Did you happen to catch the winning Doritos commerical during the game? Congrats to the team behind Live the Flavor. I am not surprised that they won. I have laughed numerous times over their commercial.

Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope that you had a great Christmas. Santa brought me lots of goodies. I ‘cleaned up’, as McDuff puts it.

I had to attach a photo of Dora and me. McDuff was gone visiting family, and so I got to hang out with my parents, brother and his girlfriend. We had a great time. I will be extremely happy when McDuff is back in town.
The Cowboy’s game sucked. Go figure. I lost interest in the 4th quarter. Despite that, have a Happy New Year!

Amazing words by an amazing band…The Goo Goo Dolls…”Better Days”

And you ask me what I want this year
And I try to make this kind and clear
Just a chance that maybe we’ll find better days
Cuz I don’t need boxes wrapped in strings
And desire and love and empty things
Just a chance that maybe we’ll find better days

So take these words
And sing out loud
Cuz everyone is forgiven now
Cuz tonight’s the night the world begins again

And it’s someplace simple where we could live
And something only you can give
And thats faith and trust and peace while we’re alive
And the one poor child that saved this world
And there’s 10 million more who probably could
If we all just stopped and said a prayer for them

I wish everyone was loved tonight
And somehow stop this endless fight
Just a chance that maybe we’ll find better days

Yes…I know. It’s been a while.

I am in my new apartment. It’s quiet. I don’t hear construction. I sometimes hear my neighbors in the morning as their bathroom is right next to mine. Not a problem. It’s quiet. Did I mention that no one is walking above me? No high heels! No dogs running around! I’m on the top floor! YAY! I don’t hear construction in the morning. It’s quiet. And it’s big. Well, big for me.

I am cooking more. I like my kitchen here. Eating out gets old and gross. It’s not good for us. It’s just not. When I cook, I cook healthy.

The Mavs are up by 9. Go Boys. I’m glad Dirk is able to play tonight. Make that 12. Dirk just made a 3 pointer. Go Dirkie boy!

Mom, Dad and I went to visit my grandparents today. It was a good, but short visit. They can’t tolerate guests for too long. So we got up early, parents picked me up, and off we went to Burnet. We got home around 6. I never get to see them enough. They live only 4 hours away, but it’s a day trip when I go. If it’s overnight, it’s with an Austin friend of mine or just drive back that day. It was good to exchange Christmas gifts with them and talk with them for a while.

Tomorrow my brother and his girlfriend are coming in town. That should be fun! I haven’t seen him in a while. I always like to see him, even if we do fight. It’s all in good fun. Well, not really fun, but we still love each other after it is over with!

Well, Merry Christmas. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Did you hear me?! MERRY CHRISTMAS. Not Happy Holidays. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

…she looks so sweet…

…she looks a little sneaky…

…she looks like she’s been digging for moles…

…she looks so squishy…

…she looks so lovingly towards her sister…