Weekend Wrap Up

We had a really good weekend! The weather was a bit warm for the end of October (90 degrees on Sunday!!!) but it was nice and relaxing. We went to dinner and a movie with some friends on Saturday night. We went to see Argo. If you haven't seen it, you need to go. It was really good!!

On Sunday, Grant had to run up to campus to get something from his office and after that we walked around campus for a while. This past week was fall break so campus was really quiet. The campus is really pretty and we really enjoyed spending time there on Sunday. On campus, there are swings hanging from trees in different spots. We hung out on this one for a bit :-)

We went to see the bears and they were both out pacing in their areas. I felt bad for them because it was so hot! They really are cute :-) I'm not sure if this is Lady or Joy

When we got home from campus, we went to the pool for a little bit because it was so hot! I never thought I would be at the pool and hot at the end of October. Gotta love Texas!! View from my chair.

I went to Bath and Body works this weekend and found out that my FAVORITE smell is back for the holidays!! I found it last year and when I went back to get more they were sold out and I was so sad!! For those of you that know me well, you know when I find something that I love, I tend to hoard stock up on that particular item. I have no idea where I got that from (MOM!!!!!!!)  :-)   I only bought two candles but I am sure that I will be back soon for more. If you haven't smelled this scent, you need to. And if you don't like it, you can mail it to me!!!

My "color of the week" this week is Blue Slate. Last week it was black. (I never thought I would paint my nails black but Grant talked me into it and I really liked it!)

And of course, Bella's weekly picture. She is so funny! She keeps us laughing all of the time. Her bed is a little bit like a couch. It has an armrest on the back of it. This week, she has been sleeping on it backwards with her head on top of the arm rest. Last night I looked over and she had brought one of her babies on her bed with her and was snuggling with it! Sweet girl.

Hope you all have a good week! Mom and Dad are coming to visit us on Saturday!!! We are so excited. This will be the first time we have seen family since we moved and we are so ready!

Weekend fun!

This weekend we decided to head to Dallas for the day on Saturday. I have never been to Dallas and although we were only there for a few hours I really loved it! It is like an oversized Charlotte, and for those of you that know me well, know how much I love Charlotte!! There are two big malls there but we only went to one while we were there. We didn't realize that yesterday was the Texas vs. Oklahoma game and it is played in Dallas. There was tons of traffic and we were afraid that we would get stuck in it so we headed home early afternoon. On our way to Dallas, we passed this truck. This is very common here in Texas.

Yep. Those are pigs. . . 

Most of the drive from Waco to Dallas is pretty boring. Mostly farm land and not much to see. When I saw this, I knew we were there!! 

THE BIG D!!!!!!! (and I do mean Dallas!) -Grant 

We went to lots of stores. . They had every store you could imagine!! It was a little rich for my blood, but I just pretended I had lots of money yesterday :-) I did get my very first pair of TOMS. I have been wanting some for a while and finally got them yesterday! I am very excited. 

The mall was four stories and even had an ice skating rink on the first level. Yes, I said ice skating rink.. There were kids everywhere having a great time! 

Today the weather was beautiful here in Waco. We went to Cameron Park this morning for a hike/walk and then headed over to the Baylor campus to walk around.

 The bears were out having a snack so I got a few pictures of them. They really are so cute! 

We then walked over to see where Grant's new office will be. They are renovating one of the old buildings on campus and he will be moving next year. There were not many people around us and it was very quiet. I heard someone walking behind us so I turned around and guess who it was?!? Britney Griner!!! For those of you that don't know who that is, she is the star of the women's basketball team. This is now the second time we have seen here on campus. I thought it was so neat and I thought about going over to ask for a picture with her, but just snapped one as she walked by instead :-) 

And of course, I can't write a post without including our precious girl!! She really wanted some of my burger last night. And of course, I gave in!! 

Have a good week!!! 

 Clare, are you impressed??!! Two posts in one week!!! Good luck tomorrow! I will be thinking about you and am so excited for you! xoxoxox

We are still here!

 I have been pretty slack with the blog lately. We have been pretty busy between work and hanging out with new friends. Things here are going really well. We still haven't found a house. It has definitely been an emotional process. We have until the end of February when our lease runs out so we are hopeful that we will find a great house before then.

Friday night we had dinner with Grant's graduate assistant and his wife. We had a great time and it was nice to get out for a bit. We ate at a Mexican restaurant downtown called Ninfa's. It was so good!

The weather this past weekend was WONDERFUL!! We woke up Saturday morning to 50 degrees and it never got above 60. The weather was still this way today and we are loving it! It is supposed to get back up in the upper 80's this week so we are enjoying it while we can! 

Waco has really beautiful sunrises and sunsets. I think it has something to do with the sky being so big and open here. They are always so pretty. This was a sunrise one morning last week on my way to work.

And this was a sunset on Thursday night as we were walking into dinner

I have really been obsessing having fun with nail polish lately. I paint my nails a different color about every four days. I can't leave Target or the grocery store lately without picking up a new fun color!! Here are my nails from last week.

Jill....if you are reading, the next picture is for you! A lady that Nick works with knits beanies at work. When Nick told Grant this, he had to have one! Thanks, Nick. Grant has worn this beanie every day this week :-) 

Speaking of Jill, she has a new precious baby boy Hayden!!! What a sweet baby. I can't wait to meet you Hayden!!

And I can't write a post without including a few pictures of our sweet Bella girl!! It rained so bad last weekend so we decided that Bella needed a rain jacket. She was as excited to wear it as she looks! 

Me and my sweet girl :-)

BUT, the most EXCITING news of the week!!  My first pair of cowboy boots!!! I guess I am a true Texan now. Just got them yesterday :-)

Have a good week!!!