Cotton Bowl Trip

Last week, I ventured down to Dallas, TX with 2 of my good friends for the Cotton Bowl.  Kstate didn't win, but it was one hellova weekend.

I was also able to spend some time with good friends that live in Dallas -- Julie and Jessi.  We stayed with Jessi, who is a good friend of mine who I used to work with at Payless.  It was great to catch up!

2011 in Review

My friend over at Ruby Red Slippers posted her "Year in Review" and I had to copy.  I thought it was a great idea! 

2011 was a fabulous year and was filled with engagements, more weddings, babies and more!  Wow we were busy!!  Let's get started...

January

• Annual Strong City/Cottonwood Falls Trip

• 80's Pub Crawl in Old Shawnee

February

• Matt & Andrea (Brian's Cousin) have their baby - Maggie

• LOTS of snow!

March

• My 27th Birthday weekend in KC

• Being the MOH for Julie - throwing her Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party

April

• MOH in Julie and Jeff's Wedding

May

• Wedding in New Jersey for my Aunt Jody and Eddie

• Wedding in Strong City for Brian's high school friends

June

• Night away at a B&B with Julie and Jeff

• Good friend Shelby's Wedding in Topeka

July

• Hermann, MO winery trip with Brian over 4th of July Weekend

• Bachelorette Party in Fort Myer's for my bestie!

August (was a very VERY busy month)

• Moving in with Brian!!!

• Our Engagement!!!

• Best friend's Wedding!!

 

September

• Lake with Brian's brother, sister-in-law and their kids

• Trip to Atlanta

• Hosted a baby shower for Kathryn

October

• Sarah & Jeff's Wedding in Wichita

• Kstate Game with the fam

November

• ADPI Reunion Weekend in Manhattan

• Chief's v. Bronco's Game

December

• Christmas & Crafts

I hope your 2011 was just as memorable and fun as ours was!  Here's to a very happy and healthy 2012!!!

MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

I'm a little behind on my posts - life has been a little busy lately, but that's ok...

Christmas was just last week.  Brian and I were able to spend a lot of family time!!  We also bought a Wii for ourselves and have been thoroughly enjoying that as well.

My sister is also was back in town from Florida for a few weeks.  Friday we went over to my dad and Kim's to do Christmas with them.  Had some yummy lasagna, opened presents, and played Wii Mario Races for a few hours! 

Saturday (Christmas Eve) we spent with my mom.  Opened presents, made dinner, went to church.  We also played with Lauren's new Ipad...

Sean - Joe's Son

Mamma Dorward

Joe - Mom's BF

Brian

Sarah

Sunday (Christmas Day) we drove down to Strong City, KS to spend the day with Brian's family.  All 5 nieces and nephews opening gifts is pretty hysterical.  We try and go in some sort of order but it never works out that way.  It was soo fun to watch them all get excited about their gifts!

I am very lucky to have such loving family and friends I was able to spend my time with.  2011 is coming to a close and it has been one of the best years!  I can't wait for what 2012 has in store!

Feliz Navidad!!!