Sherry's Surprise 40th Birthday Party!

Russell and Sherry's friends planned a big surprise party for her months ago. They sent out invitations, rented a room at her favorite restaurant Papasitos and planned a big day for her. Five of her friends came over early Saturday morning and kidnapped her. They blindfolded her, drove her to Houston and then took her to a spa! The day was filled with fun surprises like a present to open every hour and games. They took her to the hotel blindfolded too so she wouldn't run into any family or friends. She was very surprised when she saw forty five of her family and friends waiting for her in the party room at Papacitos!

We had a great time at the party! It was so fun to see people we hadn't seen in a long time. My grandma, aunts and cousin came all the way from the Valley. Sherry's friends from elementary school to high school surprised her. Lots of family came too. The boys had a great time playing with their four cousins and grandparents. I sure we wish we all lived closer together!

There was a box and pretty paper to fill out at the party with a favorite memory of Sherry. It made me think about all the fun times we had growing up. She took me on her dates with Russell and I tagged along with her and her friends often. I visited her in college for a weekend when she was at Baylor and we had a lot of fun. I wanted to be just like my big sister! When I went to college at SWT, she brought her best friend Kim (a SWT Alumni) to show me around the town. She was my matron of honor at our wedding and was in the room when I had both of my boys. My sister is a very important part of my life and I love her very much!

The party throwers

Me and my big sister

Sherry's elementary friends Kim and Ashley

Austin and cousin Trevor

party of five

Growing up I always wanted two kids. I rationalized that it would be easier to get a seat in a restaurant, easier to fit four people in a car than five, and most importantly - I only had two hands. Back then I had many reasons to support my decision.

And then I had my own children. They stole my heart and my capacity to love grew so much, I knew I wanted three. Yes, I know it will be hard and we will be outnumbered, but that's OK. I may be a little more kooky, but that's OK too. Eric and I want a big, loving family that loves each other and has fun together.

So, we will be having three kids and we couldn't be happier.

Oh, and by the way, we are expecting kiddo number three on March 2nd!

Wine tasting with friends

My friend Janice hosted a wine tasting party at her house Friday night. It was so good to see all my old work friends and catch up. I love that we all know each other so well even though I haven't worked together in three years. We were also celebrating Laurie's last day of work. She is going to stay at home now with her kids, so she will be a crazy momma like me in no time.

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We tasted five different kinds of wine from around the world and learned some interesting facts about wine. We had a fun night full of good conversations, wine and good food!

Best of 2007

Seeing old friends at Lindsay's wedding and feeling like we hadn't missed a beat

Celebrating our five year wedding anniversary

Sitting in our new hot tub on a cold night for the first time

My sister Sherry's surprise 40th birthday party. Seeing everyone come from all over Texas and Louisiana to surprise her was so sweet!

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Watching our boys play with our nieces and nephews and have such a great time

Getting my camera to capture all my favorite moments

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My baby boy turning one

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Eric surprising me with an iPod for my birthday filled with all my favorite music and pictures. It was so

thoughtful and a complete surprise!

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My big boy turning two

Camping with our boys

Eric surprising me at my 5 mile race by bringing the boys up to cheer me on

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My dad taking Ethan fishing

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Sleeping in a nice hotel room on our anniversary in a

super comfy bed and knowing I could sleep in as late as I wanted

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Our girls weekend away at Emma Long Park in the camper

Taking the kids to the zoo for the first time

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Pier One Kids 90% off sale. We hit the jackpot on that one!

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Going to Gruene Hall with Sammy and Chris to celebrate my 31st birthday

Watching my kids faces on Christmas morning

Some of my favorite moments were just simple moments spent with Eric and my boys. There are times when I just look at my family and thank God for all he has given me. Those are my soak it all in moments and they are what made 2007 so special.