Happy New Year!

So, here we are in 2010! We had a very nice Christmas and New Year! Stayed right here at home and it was so relaxing!

Now, this week, we're back to work and school. Kinda nice to get back in the groove.

I like New Years resolutions - I'm not half-bad at keeping them, actually. So, this year I resolve to (1) go on one date per month without kids and (2) do a load of laundry most weeknights so it isn't all piled up for me on the weekend. So far, so good - George and I are going to Star Grill Cinema Saturday night and my laundry stays pretty caught up!

For YEARS my resolution dealt with weight loss. That was one resolution I couldn't seem to keep. Of course, I've lost 60 pounds since last year. I'm working now on the last 20 pounds and I know what I need to do - I'm still motivated. This summer on vacation I want to look good in my swimsuit!

Need to wind down now - tomorrows Friday (thank goodness!).

Pic of us from yesterday's tailgate

Yesterday we tailgated before the Texans game and this picture of us was taken:

A lot going on

I've had a lot going on lately. Two weeks ago I started a new job. I am now working at the University of St. Thomas as the Dean of Scholarships and Financial Aid. So far I really like it, but it's a lot different than UH-CL. I've got so much to learn, but it's coming easy to me. The commute is a new experience. If there are no accidents or rain I can make it from my door to UST in about 50 minutes. Last Tuesday it was raining, though, and it took me two hours! I was not liking that.

Today we went to the Texans. Got in line to tailgate about 7 30 am and got our spots. The tailgate is always a lot of fun and the game was fun too, until we lost. Stupid Texans. That's all I'm going to say about that.

Lauren is in a school play and has rehearsal most nights and Cory is playing jr. high football and has practice most nights so it's a typical busy week coming up at our house. We're looking forward to our Ohio trip in a couple weeks. We'll be going up over George's birthday weekend and have tickets to the Bengals v. Texans. I hope the Texans get a defense between now and then...

Better late than never - First Day of School Pics

School started for Lauren and Cory on August 25, 2009. These pictures show them the first day of school. Lauren is a freshman at Clear Springs High School and Cory is a 7th grader at Victory Lakes Intermediate School.

School clothes shopping

Yesterday we went school clothes shopping at Katy Mills. It was the first time in three years Lauren got to shop with no dress code! I think our school district is SO stupid because there is no dress code in elementary school - then there is a dress code for intermediate - then for high school there is no dress code again. Make no sense to me. And, I think I hate dress codes even more than the kids!

So, anyway we got to shop in all kinds of fun stores at Katy Mills to get Lauren's back to school wardrobe put together. Cory got some things, too, but he's still in intermediate school so polo shirts and khaki shorts for him.

I hadn't shopped at Katy Mills in a few years, it's pretty far away from here. I think it took us a little over an hour to get there. But, we thought it was worth it because we found some great deals. We shopped and shopped and shopped. And I only went $38 over the budget I'd set for myself that morning so I was pleased!

Houston Texans

I am ready for some football! The Texans just fed ex'd us our season tickets for this year and I'm getting excited! Lots of great home games this year - I am especially looking forward to the Monday night game this year, since I was in Vegas last year for our Monday night game.

Also, we're going to Cincinnati on Oct. 18 (George's bday) to watch the Bengals and the Texans. I just bought those tickets yesterday. That'll be fun - 3 Texan fans and 5 Bengals fans in our group. Should be a great weekend to be in Ohio though - I haven't seen the leaves change colors in years!