25 and ALIVE!!

Yep that's right. I turned 25 on July 28! I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing, but hopefully good. I had a wonderful birthday. It started off on Friday the 25th when I picked Chris up from the airport. From there we headed straight for Clarendon. My parents were having a cookout with the family to celebrate my birthday. So, Chris was finally getting to meet the whole crew. I tried to explain to him how many of us there really are but I don't think he understood until he actually saw it, and not even everyone was there. Anyway, we had a good time visiting with everyone and eating some good food! Then, on Saturday we headed back to Amarillo. Once back in Amarillo, my friends met us for dinner at Johnny Carino's. They tried to convince the waitress to sing for me but she said they didn't do that. However, to my surprise, everyone joined us back at the house and Lindsey had made a cake for me. Although we were all very full, we managed to stuff down some cake. Then we headed downtown Amarillo for some fun! We did a little bar hoppin for some drinks, live music, and pool playin. Due to our late night, we were quite lazy on Sunday! Chris had to fly back to Dallas Sunday night. On Monday, my real birthday, my classmates joined me for dinner at On the Border. This time they did convince the waiter to sing to me, only I had to stand on a chair and shake marracca's! I was a little embarrassed, but I did get a free meal so I guess I can't complain! All in all, I had a great birthday. Thanks to all of you who helped make it special!

The group at Johnny Carino's. Lindsey can't ever take a good pic!

Chris and I at dinner

They surprised me with a birthday cake!

Good thing they didn't put 25 candles on it!

Kat and I at the first bar

Kat and Jodie

Chris and I enjoying the music

Jodie and Evan

The group again, dang Lindsey!

The girls, I swear I had nothing to do with that Seagram's bottle....YUCK!

Kyle, Kat, and Evan playing a little pool at the last bar we went to

I told you they were able to convince the waiter to embarrass me at On the Border!

Arkansas here I come!

So after a wonderful camping trip, I headed to Fort Smith, Arkansas with Chris to meet his family. I actually flew to Dallas on a Thursday in time to catch a Rangers game. I had been wanting to catch a game all summer but every time I was in Dallas the Rangers were never at home. So finally we got to go. We met a couple of my class mates there, Stephanie and Jeremy. The game was great and even went into extra innings but the Rangers ended up losing. We still had a great time. Then Friday after Chris finished his clinical for the day we headed to Fort Smith. It was my first time ever to go to Arkansas so I was excited but also a little nervous because I was also meeting his parents for the first time. But, everything turned out just fine. His family was great and we had a wonderful weekend. We got to celebrate Chris' birthday with his family, which meant alot to him. I also greatly appreciated all of the trees in Arkansas. Neither one of us were ready to come back, but I guess life must go on! More to come soon!

Welcome to the Ballpark!

Me and Chris cheering on the Rangers, although he would much rather be at a Cubs game!

Jeremy and Stephanie

Stephanie and me

Me and Chris being goofy in the stands

We're headed to Arkansas!

I got a little bored in the car!


Chris was a little amused by my ridiculous picture taking.

We went to have a drink and watch some live music in downtown Fort Smith.

Chris was havin a rough time takin this pic, there were several takes!

4th of July......Camping in Red River!

Ok, so not much happened in June, just school, so I'll skip straight to July. So for the 4th of July we wanted to do something fun and get out of the flat country for a while. Lindsey and I thought it was about time we went camping again. What better place to go than Red River, it's not too far and it's much cooler there than here. Some of our classmates decided to join us. Kat and Kyle, whom are not really the camping type, agreed to come along. When we told Kat we would be bringing along a dutch oven, she asked, "Where will you plug it in?" She was dead serious. But she also thought that everyone who camps puts up Christmas lights at their campsite. Again she was serious. Chris was also able to get away for the weekend and join us all the way from Dallas. Anyway, Lindsey and I couldn't wait and as usual were probably a little over excited. In my excitement I went and bought my very own tent and fishing rod (my dad lost mine, way to go). The day I bought them I went home and set my new tent up in the kitchen, I mean that's what you're supposed to do right? Needless to say it barely fit in there, but it was perfect! (sorry no pic of that, but I'm sure you have a great picture in your head) The trip was a blast and we all enjoyed ourselves.

How many boys does it take to set up a tarp?

This was Chris' job for the weekend :)

The tents were set up, time to relax!

Chow time....we had hobo dinners, yummy!

Good morning sunshine! Me, Chris, and Lindsey waiting on breakfast......and I promise that beer can in my chair was left over from the night before, I'm not that hard core!

At every meal we had a very mature game of "not it" to see who had to do the dishes. Unfortunately Chris and I were not very good at that game.

Lindsey thought it would be a good idea to feed the chipmunks out of her sandal. I'm surprised they went anywhere near it.

Chis and I just chillin

Chris and I hanging out by the campfire.

Group pic

This is what we were gonna do to scare bears away if need be!

Happenings in May.....

After I returned from Utah, I had a few events to attend before beginning summer school. One of my good friends, Monica, that I worked with in Stephenville (yes she is also a physical therapist) got married and I actually was able to attend. I missed like 5 or 6 weddings while I was in Utah, geez didn't they know they were supposed to wait until I returned! Ha Ha, totally kidding! Also, my little cousin Allison graduated from high school and I couldn't miss that.

The beautiful bride Monica and myself

Me, Monica, and Jennifer whom I also worked with in Stephenville

Chris and I

My girl Megan and me

Me with the little cousins Courtney (left) and Allison (right). Allie ditched the cap and gown before we were done with pics!

Courtney and I at a Johnny Cooper concert.....little Allie wasn't old enough to get in with us.

A long time......

Well obviously it has been a long time since I've posted on here. I started not to continue writing but decided I would try to continue updating those of you who are interested about my life. So honestly not alot has happened since my last post. I am back in Amarillo and in summer school. By the way, summer school is awful.......who in their right mind wants to be in school during the summer when there is soooo many other things you'd rather be doing! Anyway, I have managed to take a few trips. So over the next few posts I'll try to get you guys updated.

Wrapping up!

Well, it's been a while since I've wrote on here......oops! I've been out and about around SLC checking things out. So since I last wrote, we have enjoyed the last weekend of skiing (a few weeks ago), a trip to the zoo, hanging out in the park (when the weather would permit), a trip to park city to wander around, and of course checking out the local eateries. I will say I tried sushi last week.....I'm not really sure what to think about it. I didn't really like the kind I ate that night, in fact the rest of the group had to finish it, but I would try it again.....a different kind at least. While in Park City we opted to visit one of the local breweries. As usual, we weren't disappointed. I must say I will miss the local beer when we leave here. I used to drink only bud light or miller lite, but I have recently acquired a taste for the Hefeweizen that many of the local breweries make. So despite all the running around we are doing, our time in utah is quickly coming to an end......like in 2 days. I am actually kinda bummed about it. I have had an amazing time here and it has went by too fast. It is absolutely beautiful here and I love the scenery. I love the fact that the land is not as a flat as a pancake here and they don't have dust storms! But I do miss Texas, I miss all my family and am ready to see everyone. So that being said, this will probably be my last post for a bit. I am leaving SLC saturday morning and will head through Colorado. Lindsey and I are gonna stop and camp around Colorado Springs for a few days. I will be back in Texas on Monday.........GOODBYE UTAH, IT'S BEEN FUN!

A little fun with Chris and Matt on the ski lift

We had to celebrate the last weekend of skiing, I mean come on who wouldn't!

Frisbee in the Park on a beautiful day

We stumbled upon this hippy fest at the park.....this was some kind of weird contraption.

Welcome to Hogle Zoo

This guy was scary!

All cuddled up for a nap

Play time

The giraffe wouldn't quit staring at us

We went to watch the Mormon Tabernacle Choir perform.....it was pretty awesome

The Mormon Temple in downtown SLC

The beautiful gardens on Temple Square