7 on 7 football champs

Cory has been playing 7 on 7 football the past several weeks. Today was the city championship and they won! The picture shows him and his friend, Jacob G. wearing their "7on7 City Champions' tee shirts. They had to play two games today, and Cory scored a touchdown in both. Towards the end of the last game, we were up quite a bit so they let Cory play quarterback. He actually threw a touchdown pass - it was great! It was actually a pretty fun day, but it was so cold and windy! Usually football games here are anything but cold! Next week the team advances to the regionals, so more to come!

CRAWFISH

It's crawfish season and we couldn't wait any longer, so today George and I went to Floyd's for lunch. I had a cup of crab bisque (delicious), we had fried pickles, and three pounds of crawfish. Love our 'mudbugs' - they were very spicy and good today. It is a lot of work to peel them, but definitely worth it. Makes my mouth water to see the pic I took of them when the waitress set them down on our table!

There's no place like home

I just got back from Anaheim, CA last night. I was there for a conference for work. It was a good conference, and I got to see an old friend from Ohio University, so that was nice.

We stayed at the Disneyland Hotel and it was very nice. My co-worker and I got in around 8 or so Sunday night. We grabbed a bite to eat and went to bed - the time difference plus the traveling had worn us out. Monday after the conference we went to Downtown Disney. I got the kids a souvie at World of Disney. Tuesday, we went to Disney's California Adventure theme park. It was a lot like Disney's Hollywood Studios, I thought. We had a great time! We rode a few rides, watched the parade, saw a couple little shows, and had dinner. My favorite ride is Toy Story Mania - that is too fun! Wednesday we went to the conference in the morning then caught our shuttle to the airport and finally got home around 9 pm last night.

My calendar was booked at work today and I was so jet lagged this morning! Still, had to go to work. Tomorrow is my Friday off and I need it bad! I'm not doing anything tomorrow! George is off too, his spring break is this week. I may get him to take me to lunch tomorrow, but that's it!

Leapin' Lizzards!

My back yard ( the patio in particular) is a favorite hangout for lizards. I like lizards because they eat bugs, but I still scream every time one jumps out of a pot because they startle me! Anyway, today I was sitting outside enjoying the sunshine and I looked over and spotted this guy just a few feet away. He's on top of an Easter Lily and looks to be enjoying the sunshine, too.

Spring Break

This week the kids are on spring break. I took a vacation day Wednesday, and the university is closed today and tomorrow for spring break. It's nice to have some down time! George is working this week, though. His spring break is next week.

Yesterday, the four of us went the the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. We let the kids ride and play games, then went on in to the rodeo. Gary Allen was the performer, and I like him a lot. Not to mention, it was a beautiful day! Ever since the cold, rainy weather we had last weekend it's been perfect!

Today, was another beautiful day so we decided to head on down to Galveston for lunch. We ate at the Rainforest Cafe then walked on the beach. I just love this time of year, when the weather is so perfect. Lauren remarked that today is still technically winter - that's why I love living down here!

No big plans tomorrow, I need to clean and do laundry sometime! I leave Sunday evening for Anaheim, CA for a conference for work. While I'm there, I'm going to Disneyland! I've never been, and we're staying at the Disneyland Hotel, so I thought what the heck! They had a special 'twilight' ticket for us conventioneers so we can go in after 4. I'm sure I won't get to see too much in that short of time, but at least I can say I've been there! I love Disney World so I'm interested to compare!

Cory's birthday celebration at Dave and Busters

Cory's birthday party at Dave and Busters

Yesterday we took off to Dave and Busters to celebrate Cory's 12th birthday. Me, George and Lauren went, and Cory invited his two best friends, Jacob G and Jacob R, and his girlfriend, Jen. We got there, put our name in for a table for 7, and headed to the midway. Got all the kids $12 game cards and they started off playing games. After about an hour I rounded them up and we went to check on our table (they'd told us 30 minutes and it'd been 60+). I had to make them seat us... that's another story. We ordered our food and got the "Eat and Play Combo" which gave us all another $10 game card. While waiting on our food, Cory opened gifts. Then, we went back to the arcade for awhile longer. I think all the kids had a really nice time!

Cory's 12th birthday

Well, 12 years ago today I remember what I was doing! Cory Michael McKendree was born at 9:27 p.m. EST. My labor was induced around noon at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH.

This morning, Cory asked if we could go to Starbuck's, since it was his birthday. We went and he got a mocha frap to start his day. Tonight I'm making homemade pepperoni pizza (one of his favorites) and I'm going to get an ice cream cake on my way home. He wants to open one gift tonight, for his real birthday, but will save the rest for his party Saturday.

Saturday we're taking a carload to Dave and Busters, so that should be a fun celebration. He's taking two boys and two girls, so I hope that goes okay...

Happy birthday, Cory!

Jonas Brothers - Rodeo Houston

OK, I admit I'm not the biggest Jonas Brothers fan out there, but Lauren is! So yesterday I took her and her friend, Brooke, to the Rodeo to see the JB. It was a fun show, even with several thousand screaming girls! What made the whole day for me though was when Lauren told me it was the best day of her life, so far! You can't beat that!

Rascal Flatts - Rodeo Houston

Last night about 5:30 I was picking Cory up from football practice when Lori called. She said someone at work had just given her two rodeo tickets and that Rascal Flatts was performing. I thought about it for a minute and thought what the heck!? I've seen Rascal twice before and I really like them. So I ran home and changed clothes and Lori picked me up. We drove up, parked, walked a country mile, and made it to the Rodeo. When we got there, her friend had a suite! We got free food and open bar and had an awesome time. I have to admit I actually like the Rodeo, too, not just the concert afterwards. It's a good thing because I'm taking Lauren to see The Jonas Bros. this weekend then we're all going to see Gary Allen the 18th. If it weren't such a hassle to drive up there and park and fight the crowds I'd go to more performances. They have so many artists I like!