He got the JOB!!!

As some of you may or may not know Ryan and I have been blessed with the delights of unemployment, thank you economy. Ryan's previous job as a landman (oil/gas) started to slow down around Christmas time and then the work completely stopped coming in around January. So, for the last few months we have been growing together and figuring out how to make ends meet. Not gonna lie there were times where we wanted to kill each other but I must say that this experience has truly helped us to reconnect and build a stronger foundation as a couple, husband and wife. Also, it has helped both of us to re-evaluate what is truly a "need" and what we can live without. It was hard and sad to see shopping go by the wayside, but it was a must. haha.

Moving on, Ryan has wanted to go into politics, and if any of you have had the chance to talk to him you would know that this would be the most perfect job for him. So, he had an interview with the office of Kay Bailey Hutchison to become a field rep of some sorts for her campaign as governor in 2010. He got a phone call this morning from the office CONGRATULATING him as the NEW REGIONAL POLITICAL DIRECTOR of Houston and surrounding areas for Mrs. Kay Bailey. WOOOHOOOOOO! He starts TOMORROW!

He was thrilled and almost literally jumping for joy! I am so proud of him and could not be more excited for this next step in his life. I thank our lucky stars for finally turning lucky for us and blessing us with this fabulous opportunity. CONGRATS HUNNIES! I LOVE YOU!

even sawyer was excited. haha.

silly puppies

just looking through photos today and found some funny pictures of our dogs...they crack me up with their little personalities.

harley jumping for a treat.

sawyer always has to lay ON TOP of harley. poor harley bear.

sawyer yawning.

jumping for his toy

sawyer and bear when sawyer was a puppy.

But at least they love each other. sweet puppies.

jack and addie

Is this not the sweetest picture in the entire world?!?!?! My sweetest niece addie and nephew jack. what cutie patooties!! Miss you guys! **Hugs and Kisses**

sarah, eric...I really hope you aren't mad I stole your pic of jack and addie but I couldn't resist. Love you guys!

Bluebonnets

Ryan and I also took some pics in the Bluebonnets that are in bloom all over Texas. This field is the most beautiful sight I have seen in a while! Pictures just don't do it justice, but we tried.

Hearne

here we have a small town called Hearne. This wall is what is left of a cotton refinery or something like that. I thought it was interesting, hence the photo shoot.

today

Today I am off work and am taking all day to not clean the house, not do any laundry, not bathe the dogs, not do any dishes and so on.........

BUT

I am taking pictures allllllll day. So, stay tuned to see what I come up with.....

p.s. THANKS to sarah and eric for the dedicated post!!! I LOVE your family and can't get enough of you cuties!!

The {soon to be} Wiley's

Some photos of some friends of ours, Robert and August. They will be tying the knot in July. Congrats guys!!

random thoughts

Things that are running through my head lately. Do not judge.

I am still bitter, and probably always will be that I do not get to go on (a much needed) vacation with my sister and mom to see the cutest family on this earth.

I absolutely LOVE Carrie Underwood and wish I could meet her. She is so sweet and down to earth.

I have the perfect 3 locations to take some seriously sweet photos but am having trouble with making time to get to them, and being creative enough to make them fabulous.

I so wish that Spring Break was a national holiday. And they should all occur at the same time. What a great idea.

I hope that I find a teaching job in a good school district.

I am all over the place with what grade and content area I want to teach. I want it all. haha.

I so wish I had 200 bucks and a day of shopping at forever 21. I haven't been shopping since before Christmas!!! Crazy huh?!?!

I miss my family a lot lately. They are so cool and always make me laugh and I sure need some laughs.

I have the cleanest tile floor in all the land. :) Hand scrubbed like Cinderella. It makes me happy for some reason.

I miss my long hair. I wish it would grow faster.

I should really start working out again, I miss running. But I need to set a goal or something so I actually have a reason behind me working out.

Megan, I am jealous you get to go to California for a week! I LOVE Cali, it is so pretty on the west coast! But I know you will post lots of pictures so that make me happy.

I really can't wait to move back to Houston and begin the next chapter in our lives; Teaching and getting Ryan into and through law school.

I need to start saving some extra cash so I can afford my photography hobby. There are many things I need to buy.

Well, this is enough for this fine Friday morning. Now I need to get in the shower and get ready for closing the dang store 5 (five) {FIVE} did I say 5(???) nights in a row. UGH!!!!! Can't wait for my career change.

rodeo

A few weeks ago, Ryan and I were invited to join some friends at the Houston Rodeo Cookoff. We all had so much fun eating, dancing, laughing and enjoying each others' company! For those of you who may not be aware of how big this event is, think Texas State Fair in size and # of people but all the streets are lined with tents that compete to see who has the best food. So for us, we just chow down all night, hopping from tent to tent. YUMMMMYYYY!!!!!! We had a great time and wished we could have done it all over again! Thanks Kell for the invite!

J and Kelley

a taste of some of the food.

steve madden

Oh Steve, if you feel like sending me any of the following I wear a size 8 1/2............

I am a little obsessed with all of these but way to broke to buy. :(