all you do is click?

Ok, so I just stumbled upon this, while I was doing a little research at work. I thought it was really cool and wanted to share. There is this website called: care2 make a difference. All you do is go to the site scroll on the right side of the screen, pick a nonprofit you might be passionate about, click to donate, and your done! No catch people, none of your info is entered in, with every click the sponsors of the website give money to the organzation! I think it's great. Just think what a difference one click makes, they already have 13,642,399 clicks!

i'm behind

There is much to update you on so let's start with the important stuff... Cotton Bowl! We had a great time! Linnae was a fab hostess and we got to see the Rogers! I mean a very successful weekend.

Aaron was so excited he could barely stand it!

Linnae & I inside Texas Stadium!

We walked in and stood still. Jerry wanted to give the "awe factor". Check Jer you did it!

So this is where we walked in...can you see the Ford cars parked on the stairs? Thats ridiculous!

We missed you Jilly!

Ole Miss Coming Out

Ole Miss wins 21 - 7 Oklahoma State!

So far this week I have tasted Alligator Sausage (really does taste like chicken), and will experience temperatures in teens in the state of Louisiana! Both I know are weird. I know this is short and sweet, but stay tuned...

remembering mack

Mack was our official family dog. We got Mack when we lived in Washington, and I remember going to pick him up and looking at what his grandfather looked like.... and thinking this is going to be one long hairy hot-dog. Sure enough Mack filled into his big paws, and soon they became much smaller than his body! I remember Christi and I taking the yard stick to his body and from nose tail he was a yard long (that's 3 feet people just in case its been awhile). 

There are so many great memories that I'll remember with him being apart of our family. Even the ones that made me mad... such as: always picking my room to pee in, farting in the van, and of course the freak out when I was the babysitter while Patti and Pop went to Africa...none of these were funny Mack, but they just made me smile remembering them. 

I sat and hugged Biscotti for an hour last night, and thought about what my Pop had told me this past week.

"They are your best friend. They always want to be with you, make you happy, and you just want give them the best life you can. That's all you can do. So, instead of being sad thinking about how many years you'll have with them. Enjoy them."

I'm to miss you Mackster!

Well on Halloween 2005 we celebrated Mack being a dachshund and dressed him up as a hotdog. Mack was so upset and embarrassed that he wouldn't even look at me.

it was merry

We really did have a very Merry Christmas! Aaron and I thought we wouldn't bore you with too many photos, but just a few to make you feel like you were there with us. We miss all you already, especially those that we didn't get to see over Christmas. Can't wait to see what 2010 holds, Aaron says it's going to be the best year of my life. 2010 hasn't happened yet, but I already have 2 things on the calendar that I've always wanted to do...1. NYC (going in January!) and 2. Going to see David Gray in Houston in March (Aaron awesome Christmas present .... its like you know me or something.) Those are 2 great things that I can already anticipate! Hope you enjoy the snap shot of our Christmas!

Very excited about my new coat and scarf! Thanks Patti & Pop!

Mittie and Aaron were excited about his new football.

The whole family on Christmas Day!

I wasn't ready for Nate and Steph to leave...it had been 2 years.

Nature Trails...

and Tails... I love this picture!

Beautiful! Merry Christmas!

i think it's in the spices

On the Today Show they announced the Happiest States to live in. 
First, I'll start with the bottom New York & California. I was very surprised that California was at the bottom, but I didn't create the list! 
The declared Happiest State to live in (no lie) is the state of Louisiana! Can you believe that? I mean, I couldn't, but then when I really think about it I haven't met too many unhappy people here in my 2 1/2 years. Even the ones South of Alexandria, that I don't understand very well, they are pretty darn happy and passionate about their state. The Today Show said, "It's because of the Saints! It has to be!". I'm not a big NFL fan, but I will say those Saints fans are pretty serious. But, I do know this about the NFL this whole undefeated thing that the Saints have going on has not been the norm. So, I think here that is just a bonus. I think the real reason is that they use the spices. It's that: Tony's, Bon Caca, Slap Ya Mama, Zatarain's, Bootsie's, The Cajun Shake, Cajun Swamp Dust, or even Chef Paul, Prudhomme's spices that gives these people that extra kick. Listen, I'm still learning about this state, but I know they sure like to have a good time... must play a part in being the Happiest State!

PS- Saw Sugarcane for the first time 2 days ago!

i run to eat

This is the first day I can squat and stand up with no worries of how I’m going to make my way up. By Saturday I should be back in the running business! This was an awesome experience, and maybe…maybe I’ll do it again?! As of now I just have New Orleans Half Marathon to look forward to February. Here are some more pictures from the race. My favorites are the ones of us finishing…of course!

http://orders.racephotonetwork.com/QPPlus/Images.aspx

So clearly you all know that I enjoy running and cooking! I happened to find this really cool cookbook that is filled with some recipes that made me hungry! Now, the book is not top quality… like, you’re not going to display this guy, but has great recipes. Check it out:

http://www.runnerscookbook.com/

chuck norris can't go 26.2!

So, Rebekah and I did it! Can't believe it, but we did. If you had asked me at mile 22 if I was going to make it I would have said... "no, not sure!" It truly was an amazing experience, and I couldn't have done it without Rebekah! (Reb-Thanks for not panicking when I told you I didn't want to do this anymore at mile 24!) Also, huge thanks to our amazing Cheerleaders/Photographers/Bikers/Runners: Thanks Sarah, Ross, and Aaron! You guys were awesome! We did 26.2 in 4:27...and couldn't do another step!

He's just great...whole Marathon in that hat!

We're getting it! Clearly beginning of the race.

Mile 12

Mile 12

Barefoot Marathon runner...can't be good for your knees!

Mile 19

Mile 25... told Rebekah and Sarah I wanted to quit. They were sweet and didn't let me!

Done!!! 26.2!

Rebekah, Sarah, & I

Needed to eat!

Ross, so glad your helmet was yellow!

Most supportive husband ever!

Only ones dancing where the band was. Great ending! And then we feasted!