Texas!

Yes, I have been a slacker in updating my blog; but before I get into the nitty gritty details about my life, here is a part of Texas.

Nate had his AIT training in Texas and some of his buddies are still down there so we thought it would be fun to escape the Minnesota weather and head down south for a few days. It was an absolute blast. I would love to go back down and spend some more time in San Antonio--it was so much more beautiful than I had imagined!


This was our first night there!


We went exploring and found some trees with flowers on them--my favorite!



We tried Craw fish... I enjoyed playing with it more than eating it. But it was an experience


Under "our" tree. We visited Fort Sam where Nate did his AIT training and this is the tree he always called me under.


We spent a majority of our night, while in San Antonio, at the River walk. It was gorgeous.



Here is the gang on the River Walk!



"Speak no evil." "Hear no evil." "See no evil."

February has come and gone... well almost!

I have to say, February is one of my least favorite months. It usually feels incredibly long and is generally freezing. But this year, it hasn't been too bad!

Quick blogging question.. Any idea how to check my comments without having to scroll to each entry and see if there is a new comment?

This past weekend was full of excitement.. it was Nate's and my 2 year anniversary! We also joined a bunch of friends in the Twin Cities for our friend Christine and Erik's engagement party--I had fun taking lots of pictures.

Me and Jen Jen being goofs


Emily and Brad




Three of the bridesmaids and the bride


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I took some pictures of Christine's ring with the flowers


Meet the wedding party!


In other news:
- I have applied for a full time job--still within the same agency. I will find out by March 5th! Please keep your fingers crossed with me!!!
- I cannot wait for spring
- Over some hard times, some people truly shine--and how I cherish them so!

Happy Friday!

Happy Friday, Everyone!

This week seemed like it lasted forever.
Work is going well but it has put me on a weird sleep schedule.
Still trying to put bits and pieces together...things are slowly falling into place.
I am having my cousin James over for dinner tonight---I can't believe he has been going to Winona State since last August and I have yet to see him...it's about time. BBQ chicken and mashed potatoes are on the menu!
My roommate, Alissa, brought over some of her puppies from her mom's house--hard not to fall in love... and don't worry mom, I didn't keep one...unfortunately.

the bottom one is the only one without a home, and naturally I fell in love--the chubby puppies are the cutest--I named him Tubbers...sounds like he now has a home in Winona though.

This one is Fergie. He reminded me on Schnitzie--who was grandma's neighbor's dog..whom I use to take care of frequently. Good thing he already was claimed..because I probably would have kept him.


Miss Emily-M and I enjoying the jacuzzi.. well sort of. Our friend Matt is a high roller at a casino near by.. and he got a free suite so a bunch of us went up Monday night and had a nice little get-away.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! I wish it was about 50-60 degrees warmer. Heck, I would even take 20 degrees warmer! Stay warm! And for those of you who are not healthy (my nieces and nephew in Colorado) get better soon!

Lovely Ladies

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
CONGRATULATIONS TO MY TWIN, KATRICE AND HER NOW FIANCE, MARSHALL.


I am proud to say that I will be her Maid of Honor! They are to be married in December!

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Rose came to visit us from the cities, and here are some pictures from getting ready for the night!

Delicioso!

We had a "family" dinner and I made some lasagna..I have to admit, it was pretty darn good!


Can't forget the side of homemade garlic bread that Matt made!


This is my new dutch oven! I am so excited to start using it more.

Family Lovin!

Naked baby!

Emma showing her support for her Uncle

My twin!

I love my brother!

More Lovin!

Look at that smile!

So Precious!

Grandma lovin!

Nate and Claire

Julia playing the Itsy Bitsy Spider with Grandpa!

Playing at the Children's Museum

Twin Lovin showing off their cute shirts made by Grandma!

Julia and her bunnies!

Learning about the world!

Uncle Andrew showing them how to open boxes

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PRESENTS!

Reflections

As much fun as I had being home the past couple of weeks..it is really nice not to be living out of a suitcase anymore!

Since I've been back in Winona:
- Joined the gym and have gone every day.
- Working
- Found out we have mice.. and a lot of them. in fact found two dead today.
- Rose came to town!

Here are some Mexico Pictures:

Giant Shrimp!

Grandma and Mom breaking out their dance moves!

The cousins on the top of the sun pyramid!
Mom and Bob on their way up to sun pyramid
Me and Andrew outside the Lady of Guadeloupe Church!
At the Anthropology museum
Two of my favorite women!
Mom caught me.
Waiting for the double decker tour bus around Mexico City
A homeless lady
Makes me laugh
El Matador
I loved all of the fruits that we don't get.

For more pictures..go on my facebook!