treat every day like Christmas

This is how I spent my morning. Shopping for toys to give to kids who otherwise may not get a gift this year. So fun!

freedom!

We picked Josie up from the vet tonight on the way into town. She got to ride in the front seat and loved it. Ah, the simple things. :)

show and tell

Today I got to talk about my other home. It was a good morning.

it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

I helped my Nana put her tree up today. So fun...I love Christmas!

Mac twins

I got to meet my cousin's little boys for the first time this week. They are so much fun!

preparations

Turkey is being carved, rolls and casserole getting ready to go in the oven. It's going to be a good Thanksgiving!

it's a wonderful day

...when it's cookie baking day. Yum!

on the road again

You know you're in West Texas when...you see cotton fields and wind turbines. This whole community runs on wind power. Amazing.

all packed up

Ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with my Nana!

best parts of my day

Enjoying lunch with friends and watching Elf tonight. Good Sunday!

mini reunion

Sara visited this weekend from Florida and Allison drove in from OKC. Lots of laughs...lots of fun. It was so great being with friends from overseas.

craziness!

I went to a women's event tonight at my church. It was a fun evening getting Christmas tips and hanging out with my mom and some friends. There were over 1200 ladies there...crazy.

dance!

I watched this movie tonight with my roommate who came in town. Dancing and drama...what more could you want?

the game of life

I babysat some pretty awesome kids for the first time since being home tonight. We had a fun time watching movies and figuring out Life.

finally!

I got to spend some time with this sweet guy and his momma tonight. Such dear friends...it was a fun evening.

the view

I am loving the view from my back porch these days. So beautiful!

church time

I love being part of a church this is so involved in the community. It has been great being back.

hey bison...

...go with Ka-Rip! I went to my university today for our 5 year homecoming. It was a fun day catching up with friends. 5 years...I can't believe it!

raindrops keep falling on my head

I enjoyed an afternoon at home listening to the rain. It is so peaceful and refreshing.

I'm a car owner!

It's official! Papers are signed and the keys are in my hand. I am one happy girl!

finished product

After several days of working on my room, I finally have it how I want it. It feels nice to be settled again.

test drive

I did some more car shopping today and test drove a car. It's going to the mechanic tomorrow to get checked out...fingers crossed!

happy monday

I went to my best friend's house tonight for dinner. It was SO great to catch up with her and her family. She gave me this necklace while I was over there...wonderful night!

wishing and hoping

I went car shopping today...hopefully I'll be a car owner soon!

yum.

Texas Roadhouse rolls and cinnamon butter...how I've missed you!

Friday night

I had a fun evening with friends tonight. Dinner followed by coffee followed by ice cream. It doesn't get much better than that.

I love Fall!

I can't get over these colors...so beautiful. I took a walk through my neighborhood today and just enjoyed the amazingness that is Fall.

treat every day like Christmas

I went to Hobby Lobby today and wandered through their Christmas section. It was wonderful.

I voted!

I voted in the mid-term elections today. Living in the Arab world for a while really enhances your appreciation for lines and peaceful elections.

Texas proud

Goodness...that's a pretty scene. I was hoping Texas would pull out a win tonight, but they didn't. It was so amazing though, to watch my Rangers play in the WORLD SERIES. Next year is the year!