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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011!!!

For New Years, we went downtown to Pete's Dueling Piano Bar with a group of friends. It was packed! Earlier in the day I went shopping at Forever 21 in search of a killer dress, with lots of sparkles and not BLACK - oh, and also for cheap :) 

Low and behold, I found this little number!

Only $15.50! I couldn't believe it. Course, I had to get the bling too. (ie: earrings, bracelet) Also, at Forever 21.

The shoes are actually my wedding shoes! :)

The Boys, all spiffed up :)

My mom, dad, sister-in-law Nicole, brother Maxx and niece Neveah came over for some shots of Tequila. They ended up staying at my mom and dads, dancing to Madonna records (Neveah LOVES Madonna), ordering Pizza, watching Jay Leno and the ball drop in NYC.

We left about 10:15 for downtown, and by the time we got into downtown they were already setting off tons of fireworks above us, about 10:30pm. Traffic was super congested, and people (mainly in black - what is it with black?) were everywhere. Parking was hard to find, as per the usual in downtown, so to save ourselves any more hassle we pulled into a large multi-level lot (also per the usual) on 3rd and Brazos for $13. Then we took a buggy (bike which pulls a 3 seater sort-of-wagon) up to 6th and Nueches where Petes was, and tipped the biker $10 (they are only paid by tips). Of course, all of downtown was blocked off for the massive amounts of people everywhere. Seriously - Austin is one of the funnest places to be for a large event. The excitement just pulses everywhere. Either that, or its the booming of the base through every club.

Originally, we were only supposed to pay a $10 cover per person. By the time we got to the door about 11, the cover was $25, but the bouncer was super cool and took all three of us for $40! Super nice guy! We pushed our way through the crowd into Petes and upstairs to the table our friends had reserved. The pianists were awesome! Non-stop hits of all kinds played though midnight, and everyone, young and old were on their feet clapping or singing at the top of their voices - it was awesome! We met tons of new friends. Here's the view:

Petes, from the entrance

Dueling Pianists from the Top

New friends made: Sam, Larissa, and Rosemary (don't mind the time/date, its not updated :)

Top: Vanessa, her friend, Larissa

Bottom: Me, Rosie and Larissa

The Boys (just a few of them) Rodrigo, Rodolfo, Andre and Chris

Vanessa <3

Then, before we even knew it, it was

Wooooo!!!!

Our 2011 New Years Kiss! 

Rodolfo and Rosie <3

We sang the Auld Lang Syne, and danced, and popped the cork off that bottle!

Each table received a bottle of Champagne and glasses, also Party Hats and crowns.

Rodolfo and Rosie

Rodolfo and Rodrigo

Just after the new year we rushed outside to see the party unfolding on 6th:

2011 Ball!!

Rodolfo took to dancing in the street (one too many Red Bulls...or vodkas, not sure)

So, that was our 2011 New Years Celebration! It was a total blast! 

We hope yours was even better!!

 <3

{ Four Month Update }

I've pretty much been right here,

escaping with tunes and fabulous books,

shamelessly neglecting all you fine people 
in cyber space.

Please forgive me!

Okay, take my hand and we'll run to the ice cream shoppe!

Not sure? ...I'll buy you your faaaaavorite flavor! With Sprinkles? Fruit topping? Hot Fudge!???? (bats eyes)

=0) There, thats better! Now tell me all about it..

Isn't life nuts? In that valley, on that mountain. Steady waters or rushing falls. All wrapped up in a captivatingly glorious package with a sparkly bow called L.I.F.E. And its a roller coaster ride, my friend. And a fabulous one at that!

So, SO MUCH has happened! I thought since I've decided to lavishly grace you with my presence (snorts at my shameless alter ego talking here...) I'll type up a quick summary of my life since August, and will later follow with pictures for fun on future posts to play catch up. =0)

1) Just incase you havent heard: we moved into the duplex next door to my parents. BEST THING EVER. no joke! So happy it turned out this way! (loooong story - will update). But...yeah: Loving every minute!

2) Still working at Chiropractic office - loving it more than ever though there was a time I wasn't sure about it. But let me tell you: Animal Chiropractic is AWESOME!

3) Took a MUCH NEEDED mini-vacay to Port Aransas with friends for Labor Day Weekend. 2 tanks of gas and a broken beach umbrella later we've got a fab story to tell.

4) Learned a VERY IMPORTANT lesson in the art of saving animals: check with your neighbors BEFORE welcoming it into your home.. not a pleasant situation :( But! In MY defense I thought it was a stray and its owner lives on a separate street. It was sweet while it lasted.

5) Oh Oh Oh! HOW could I forget??? WE BOUGHT A NEW CAR!!! (Pre-Port Aransas) This made the Hubs very happy =0)

6) Speaking of: We celebrated the Hubs (and his twin's) 24th Birthday in style this year complete with a super fun surprise party, family and friends and a PS3.

7) Lost my cousin to a very unfortunate incident. Very sad, and huge shock to the family. She was 24. Our hopes though still rest in that we may see her again. There was definitely a time of mourning.

8) Dove into the world of novels once again. Discovered possibly one of the greatest treasure chests in the history of good deals: $One to Two dollar Novels of all kinds. I have 19 waiting patiently on my night-stand and have since read: Water for Elephants, Harvesting Ice, The Birth of Venus (this book is downright terrible - I threw it away), The Widower, Bel Ami, The Secret Life of Bees, The Shack (shook me up this one) and am now on The Peppered Moth, which am not so sure about...

9) Since one of my best California girls decided to get hitched, we jumped a jet and flew to the Golden Coast for a MUCH NEEDED FULLY LOADED THANKSGIVING Vacay. Complete with Winter Wonderland Resorts, Bustling International cities, plenty of vast farm land and cow manure to burn, quite literally in your memory forever, a quick jaunt to the FABULOUS VEGAS *let me tell you - it totally lives up to its name* and something we'll never repeat again unless its on OUR schedule. (can you say - tunnel vision? Not fun!)

10) HIGHLIGHT OF MY LIFE: Meeting my grandpa Doug, Grandma Linda, Auntie Jody, Uncle Larry, Uncle Steve, and Aunt Lauri for the FIRST TIME from my dads side of the family. Tears. Lots. Photos too =0)

11) One week after said fabulous vacay, we welcomed the Hub's Twin brother in from his overnight flight from Rio de Janerio, Brazil. And since, three words: Coke-a-Cola. Gaming. Boys-Only. The End.

12) Christmas Eve, first rain of season: Hydroplaned and fishtailed in New Car. A total rush. Also, I thank you Jesus for answering me when I screamed your name because that car wasn't going to stop. Hopefully only an alignment is needed though, since my car and the median decided it was time to become good friends. No body damage - yay! Also, the Hubs visibly breaks a sweat when I mention I'm taking the car somewhere.  *rolls eyes*

12) Christmas at Nana's. Best yet. Her china never gets old - but the allergies do! =( However, gifts kicked cheese and crackers this year: Secret Santa + 2 gifts each + MINIMUM $20 = Lots of fun! Note to self: DO NOT USE OWN BODY TO GUESS SIZE OF OTHERS. Lots of um... 'oversized' items. New Years resolution - Weight-loss!

13) Rediscovered my pop and hip hop side. Oh Pre-teen self how I've missed you so! Teenage Dream by Katy Perry. Yes.

14) Guten Tag! Wine Tasting around the quaint German Settlement 'Fredricksburg' with booze-loving Brazilian friends. And if anyone knows Brazilians - they love liquor. In any shape or size. So, happy Boxing Day!


And, that would be the most current, my dear friend. Thanks for reading and because I didn't formally have a chance to tell most of you:

I pray a very Merry Christmas was for you and yours;

And the gift of a blessed, renewing New Year!

Happy 2011. 

{ Thank your Mr. Tuesday }

Tuesdays should be our "Thank Your Husband Day". The beginning of the week can be a bit hard, adjusting to the week life after the weekend. I'm thinking I might make a tribute to my husband every Tuesday. Or another man in your life you love, and would like to thank. Today, I'd like to say He is an Honorable man, who loves the Lord. I love everything about him. And I think he is so good for me, because he is very focused and driven. I am so blessed to have him part of my life. I love you honey.

With all my heart...

I'll follow you, honor you...

serve you, Love you.


All my life.

3.10.2008

Favorite...

 ...things to do on the Weekend in Spring

Weekends make me so happy. Especially weekends in Spring: Theres a general liveliness about; people rustling and bustling, parties, barbecues, family reunions. I love the weekends. I think the weekend should be three days long, instead of two :) Really! Two days just isn't enough for all this:

Going to the market

Doing Laundry (yes, I love this)

Having a Barbecue!

Tanning and Swimming

Bon Fires and Marshmellows!

Going Camping!

Fresh spring flower bouquets...

Going for a bike Ride!

What are your favorite things to do during spring?