It's her party, and she'll cry if she wants to!

Well, this past weekend was party time again..only this time, it was Addison's second birthday! (not technically until Friday, the 29th, but party time none-the-less) Her theme: Ice Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream!! Sweets and Treats! ..and of course, pool fun as well. I'll tell this post through pictures, I suppose..

..don't let looks deceive you..these pics were "pre-party"..the smiles, didn't last! :)

How Cute are These??!! I have to give complete credit to my NOT so Betty Crocker sister-in-law Mel, for making these FANTASTIC ice cream cone cakes!! They actually tasted as good as they looked! :)
how precious does sweet Demi look..ready to swim!

Party Girl- 2 sunglasses, a bow and a tierra!!

Gettin' Ready for Party Time!!

Addi and her friend Karson

Now, for the picture that this post was named for..how happy was the birthday girl!! ..what a little Caca!! :)

What a GREAT pic, of Missy & Addi!!

how happy was she now, that she got her PRESENT!! but, of course..Bubba had to "show her" how to drive.. :)
she finally got it, the next day..
then, needed a "lil push" from bubba again!! :)

On Sunday, Matt & I had our engagement picture session..it went, well.. I'll let the email I got from our photographer tell the story..

"I hope you don't think I'm being too personal...even though I know it is a personal issue... I know we don't know each other, and I hope I am not ruining our "working relationship" that we are still developing. I just hate to see you disappointed or upset by what you see. and...it's certainly a challenge to take pictures of someone who doesn't like their picture taken! lol! I want to do a good job for you, but part of that has to come from you as well :) You've given me lots of examples of what you would like to have pictures of; details and fun groupings and that was very helpful. But what I mean is that it has to come from within you! so be completely you, the you that enjoys life with the man of her dreams- and the camera will see it, and you will see it in your pictures!"

how funny is that??!! I'll use a line from Holly and I's conversation yesterday.. BRIDEZILLA!! :) no, not me. It was hot, I mean H-O-T! and, all I kept hearing from Matt, was..your back is sweaty, your cheek's are red, you're too close.. so, needless to say..I'm holding my breath, to see how the pics turned out!! :)

Until Next Time!! ;)

Are You Ready For Some FOOTBALL??!!

For those of you that know me at ALL, you know that I am a HUGE Cowboys Fan (maybe not as much as Mrs. Price, aka the world's #1 Cowboys Fan), but I believe I can hold my own!

Sure..everyone knows, that the Dallas Cowboys are "America's Team", and if you're from Texas, surely you're a Cowboys fan too..but I believe, at least in this era, I have in a since, qualified to become a fan. I watched the Cowboys as a child and teenager, but never really understood the game, or the legacy behind the Cowboys, until a couple of years ago. Once Romo secured his position as starting quarterback, I was hooked. It's kinda of like, I am starting from the beginning, watching and hoping this set of guys take us straight to the SUPER BOWL!

If you haven't already found this jewel, HBO's new season of Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys! It comes on every Wednesday night (until Sept. 3) at 9pm. If you're a Cowboys fan, you NEED to watch it! Not only does it focus on the daily grind of training camp, but it gives you an insight as to who the players really are, where they come from, and where they want to go! It's FANTASTIC! So in-depth, and humorous.
http://www.hbo.com/hardknocks/

Now, I'd like to introduce you to a FEW of my favorite players! :)

Starting Quarterback, #9 from Eastern Illinois, Tony Romo!!

Wide Receiver, #81 from Tennessee-Chattanooga, Terrell Owens!
Tight End, #82 from Tennessee, Jason Witten!Running Back, #24 from Minnesota, Marion Barber! Wide Receiver, #84 from NW Oklahoma State, Patrick Crayton!

Kicker, #6 from Arizona, Nick Folk!

Punter, #1 from Hawaii, Mat McBriar!

I also enjoy pretty much the entire starting offensive & defensive line as well, but that is WAY too many to picture!

Flozell Adams, Marc Colombo, Andre Gurode, Ken Hamlin, Anthony Henry, DeMarcus Ware, Chris Canty, Marcus Spears, Greg Ellis, Anthony Spencer, Bradie James, Bobby Carpenter, Kevin Burnett, Terence Newman, Ken Hamlin, Roy Williams, and newbie to us Zach Thomas!

Here's some guy's I'm keeping my eye on this season!

Cornerback, #21 from West Virginia, Adam "Pacman" Jones!Running Back, #28 from Arkansas, Felix Jones!

Defensive Tackle, #66 from Washington, Tank Johnson!

I'm not sure if this next one is going to make the team or not, but I like him! He's got GREAT Character!

Wide Receiver, #16 from Ramapo, Todd Lowber!

You can't have a team without a coach..Wade Phillips!But..of Course, I do believe the brains and real magic behind the Cowboy's recent success, is none other than ASST. coach, Jason Garrett!

Soon the leaves will be turning, the charcoals will burn, the air will turn brisk, and the sound of cheering will fill our towns. Football season is upon us..the best time of year.

GET CHA' POPCORN READY!!

Until Next Time!!

Let's get this Party Started!!

A few updates before we get started.. (1) I found "A" dress. Still not convinced it's "The" dress, but none the less, it's the one were going with!! (2) Matt and I officially finished our VOW classes (Pre-Marital skills based counseling) last night, and are happy to report, we passed with flying colors!! Who Knew! So, for all of you that wondered out there, It's still a Go!! :)

O-Tay! Where to begin..This past weekend, was Matt & I's COUPLES SHOWER!! I thought it turned out FANTASTIC, more than I could have ever hoped for! Great turn out, Great food, Great Friends, Great PRESENTS!! :) Thanks to all my hostesses that made it such a huge, wonderful, memorable success! Now, it's time to bring on the Pictures!!

Pre-Party Planning!I'm posting this next pic, because it represents me opening up my FIRST official wedding gift. Lindsey Hughes sent it, b/c she wasn't able to make it to the shower, and of course I just had to take a pic! Thanks Linds!! :)

Our Couples shower was Luau themed, and held at Cody & Mel's house. We had fajitas and rice and beans from Papaciatas, Casey made homemade sopapilla cheesecake (which were fantastic by the way, and got RAVE reviews) and to top it off, we even had a margarita machine! Here's a pic of Matt & I with our hostesses with the mostesess!! :)

Andy & Casey Ferguson, Aaron & Amanda Ferguson, Philip & Ashley Green, Matt & Candy (Bobo-to-be), Seane & Ginger Richardson, Jered & Holly Johnston, Cody & Melanie Ferguson

..and one with just the girls! :)

(I promise my matron-of-honor Holly, was happy to be there, and is happy were getting married! She unfortunately got incredibly sick, and had to leave right after this. I was VERY sad she missed out on the shower, and all her hard work putting it together, but was thankful she got herself better, by taking it easy!)

Since of course, this was a "couples shower" it's only fitting that I show pics of some of the couples..so here goes!

Jered & Holly

Ashley & Philip

Seane & Ginger
Cody & Melanie
Amanda & Aaron, Casey & Andy
Christy & Reggie
Brent & Jennifer

Tony & Lindsey

Dan & Rachel
Becky & Mike, Robert & Teresa

Ashley & Josh Buck & Angela
Lorrie & BooBoo
Rachel & Buddy

Colleen & Adam
Kendrah & Brad
Katie & Jeremy
Scott & Angela
and the Infamous Sopapilla Cheesecakes!!
..and a few, other "couples"! :)

The Moms- MeeMaw & Missy

Clara & Mikki
Keith & his favorite person there that night, Scott!

Addi & Nini
Ashley & Brennan
Brad & Andy Melanie & Sammy
Aaron & Cody
Ginger & Mel (Up to NO Good!)
Matt & Ginger
Lauren & ME
Addi & Donna
Seane & Matt
Mel & ME (and my Book!)
..and just a few more, just for fun! :)





..and..





Do you like how this was OUR shower, and we don't have any pictures together?? Not sure how that happened, but I did snag one of us opening our gifts! It was an incredible shower, a fantastic night..can't wait for more!!


Until Next Time!