What Happens In Mexico...

View from our balcony at Hotel Marina El Cid in Puerto Moreles, just south of Cancun.

SNUBA at Xel'Ha --it's not snorkeling and it's not SCUBA, it's SNUBA!

What a fun way to spend Christmas Vacation...in the OCEAN!!

We had a great time, but it was just too short. We enjoyed endless food and beverages at the all inclusive resort. Our excursion to Xel'Ha was packed with more food and drink. Braxton learned a new word while floating down the river--BONSAI--they would shout that at the cliff jumpers! They floated the river while Cade and I Snuba-ed. I enjoyed haggling with the vendors in Playa Del Carmen. Most of the time the prices were already pretty low, but it was fun just to see how much lower they would go. I went to Senor Frogs, just to get a shirt. (Couldn't make myself pay for a beverage while I could have all I wanted free at the resort.) Our flight home was cancelled so we had to spend an extra night--oh darn! AeroMexico put us in a new resort for the night, the Moon Palace in Cancun--more food and beverage, GREAT mojitos!! All good things must come to an end. The last time I said that I brought home a "little souvenir" from Italy. I can say that the only thing we brought back from Mexico was just a couple bottles of vanilla, at least I HOPE so!

Not So Silent Night

No, I'm not trying to be politically INcorrect! That's the concert I went to Tuesday night with Jana and Raylee. It was SOOOO fun, and I think Raylee got a little "culture" instilled in her. Here's all the bands/artists that played:

Metro Station--one of my new faves!

Gavin DeGraw--NOT one of my new faves! Too bad he had the only cute t-shirt for sale.

Blue October--nice to finally know who I am listening to on the radio!

We the Kings--again, I only know ONE of their songs.

Boys Like Girls--good to know, but I still don't know who they are!
Lesley Roy--missed her while waiting in line to even get through the gate.

We had fun and we are looking forward to seeing Nickelback in April!!!

Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet!

Last night we went to the Fall Festival at church for a little while. Then Delaney joined up with Peyton and her gang to trick or treat. Braxton didn't quite get the concept of trick or treating this year. Instead of getting candy in his bucket, he gave it away. However, he DOES understand the EATING part of it...He has a sweet tooth like his Mama! Here's my little monsters:

I LOVE TROY!

Arrrgggg!

Red Ribbon Week

We look forward to Red Ribbon Week every year because it means a week of fun dress up days. Wednesday was "Join the FIGHT against drugs."

Delaney wore her camo pants to help FIGHT drugs.

Today was "Hooked on BOOKS not drugs." Everyone dresses as a storybook character.
This is TINA from Smelly Socks!

It's been a while

since I have added a new post. I am tired of looking at pictures of my house, so I just wanted to add something new to look at. Soooooo

HAPPY

Top 10 List

I wanted to participate in Tip Junkie's Top 10 Favorite Things in my house, so here goes:

#10

Master Bath Window--I wanted something to put on the window without fully covering it. I also didn't want fabric because I like candles with my calgon!

#9

Our Bed--Still waiting to find that perfect headboard, but we still love having a big, fluffy bed. Our last bed was pretty crummy-that "newlywed hand-me-down" we got 12 years ago!

#8

My Cedar Chest--My grandmother gave it to me when I graduated from HS. I have recovered the top and painted the handles to modernize it a little.

#7

Delaney's Decor--My daughter (5 y/o at the time) needed something BIG to go over her bed. I painted the HSM canvases and decoupaged the D with left over fabric from her curtains.

#6

Braxton's Curtain--Our little buckaroo's room is western motif. Our babysitter is a sewing genius, and she made the valance for his room. The top is faux leather, and the denim and bandanna prints match his bedding. It was so fun decorating for a cowboy, even though there is nothing cowpoke about any of us!

#5

Blue Willow Dishes-- My Granny had a set, and then some, of antique Blue Willow dishes, and I obtained them after her death. So 2 of these pieces are from her original set/s. I think the other is a junk store find.

#4

Grandfather Clock--This was a gift to my Dad when he reached 30 years with his company. After working 5 more, he was given another one, so I am just "storing" this one, so they can have the other one out. (PS He actually recently received ANOTHER one that my brother is "storing." Some day, my sister will get the one at their house now. Here's to the WORKING MAN! Love you Dad!)

#3

Crochet Logue--My Granny crocheted our name for all of us when we got married. She was so talented, and I will always cherish the crochet pieces she has given me through the years.

#2

Family Pictures--Family has always been important to me. I couldn't wait to get rid of the ugly entertainment center so that I could put up some shelves to display family pictures.

#1

Mantle--I love my babies, and what better place to put them than front and center. I usually don't get larger than 8x10s, but I thought I'd try to get a bigger one of them together. I wasn't ever just loving the mantle before, but that big picture finishes it off. I LOVE it!!

Well that took a little time to complete, but I hope you enjoy my Top 10! It was fun looking around and compiling pictures. It was hard to pick only 10, but it made me realize how truly blessed I am. Please share your list too.

Have a great day!

Free Concert

Yep, you read it correctly....it was a FREE concert at Ft. Sam Houston. Our entertainment planner, Danny invited us to go with him, Jana, and Raylee. We jumped on that opportunity.

That's right....TIM MCGRAW baby!!Tim Who??
Nice booty....he was actually putting up badges that soldiers threw on the stage. He took time to pick up EVERY single one. He's a true supporter of American troops!
Just waiting...
Jana's view for the first performance.

Of course we stuffed ourselves with the traditional fair fare....

roasted corn, sausage on a stick, and funnel cake.

We had a great time!!