Baylor Homecoming & Blogger Meetup~

If someone had told me this time last year that I would have made 5 trips to the great state of Texas by year's end, I would have laughed.  But, we have made 5 trips since last February!  Waco, Texas has become our 2nd home.

This past weekend we attended Homecoming at Baylor University where our youngest daughter is a freshmen.  The only thing missing was her big sister (she had to work, and the cheer squad she coaches had a competition as well-they won 1st place for the 2nd time!!).

The homecoming tradition at Baylor is the oldest in the country.  And, when they say things are bigger in Texas...I can tell you after witnessing the events first hand...it was BIG!!

Friday night started with the traditional pep rally and bon fire.

I know some bloggers would be disappointed to see that many pallets go up in flames.  Have you seen all the ideas floating around Pinterest using them for home decor projects? CRAZY!!

Torch bearers.  Four of them are representatives of their respective class, and are honored because they represent what it truly means to be a Baylor student.

Just getting started.  And, that is only about a 10th of the crowd there that night!

You could roast hot dogs and marshmallows from a mile away.  The heat was intense!

Saturday morning brought a light drizzle, but not anything to stop the parade (just made for a bad hair day).

I cannot imagine the number of hours that the fraternities and sororities put into each of the floats.  They truly were works of art!

The best part of the parade however was getting to meet up with sweet Michaela.  If someone had told me a year ago that  I would get a chance to meet her in person, I would have been skeptical.  Imagine my surprise when I learned that her brother would be attending the same university as our youngest daughter.  They actually ended up in the same Psych class too!  So, needless to say...she and I have been planning this meetup for awhile now.  I only wish all of you could meet her in person...she is such a genuine, sweet young lady.  I would be proud to call her one of my own.  Actually, it is funny because she is a lot like both of our girls.  

We had a fantastic weekend, and are settling in back home.  I will be happy if I can adjust to the time change.  We gained an hour flying out, gained an hour Saturday night, then lost an hour flying home.  

Can't believe Thanksgiving is two weeks away!!

Side note:  Please take the time to vote in today's elections!!!  May God continue to bless our nation.

Happy Halloween 2012

Happy Halloween

I may not be able to dress my girls up anymore, but this little one seemed happy to done her costume for her "GG".

Not a fan of the hood!

Ahh...much better.

On the look out for trick or treaters!

Praying everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween.

Happy Fall Y'all~

I cannot believe it is already October 1st!!  The time is flying by.  Anyone else feeling like Christmas is just around the corner? CRAZY!

The temps have cooled off here, it's been a bit rainy, and the leaves are also starting to turn gorgeous colors.

Kylee was so excited to see her "Auntie" as she calls her.  She  proceeded to lick her to death!!

We had a fantastic weekend celebrating baby girl's birthday.  We had a great time hanging out Friday night catching up on all she is involved in at the university.  Saturday, she slept in a bit (she had been a bit under the weather prior to coming, and let's face it...it is always good to sleep in your own bed).  After, we watched a bit of her university's football game on TV and then headed to the mall to do a bit of birthday shopping.  Later we met up with her sister and her boyfriend for a nice family dinner.  It was fun having the girls together again.  And we girls got to tease the guys a bit...seems they both got the memo...yellow button down polo shirts.  They looked quite cute sitting next to eat other. LOL We spent Sunday at church, then had a quick lunch prior to taking baby girl back to the airport.  She made it safely back, and is busy with classes this morning.

Last week, hubby made a delicious roasted chicken with veggies that I didn't get a chance to share with you.

We finally broke down and bought a chicken roaster, and couldn't be more pleased with the purchase.  The chicken roasts all the way around, and the veggies turn out fantastic.  We love that you can add whatever liquid to the reservoir and it literally steams the inside and infuses the chicken with flavor.

The chicken just slides over the arm.  Super easy!

Hope everyone is enjoying this first day of October.