Where's Waldo??

This picture was on the cover page of aggieathletics.com. They change the pictures frequently so it's not up there, but I saved it just in time. Me and a couple of friends are behind Sloan's head...see if you can spot us!!

Class of 2010 E Walk

Today I was able to take part in the Aggie Tradition, Junior E-Walk. I copied a paragraph below from A&M's website that does a great job of explaining what Senior Elephant Walk and Junior E-Walk are.
"Like dying elephants, which wander the jungle looking for a place to die after their value to the herd is over, thousands of seniors will join hands and wander aimlessly about campus visiting landmarks for the symbolic "last time." At the same time, the junior class takes a walk around campus, symbolizing their rise to the top of the leadership at Texas A&M. Festivities start at Simpson Drill Field with live elephants, a Candy 95.1 radio broadcast, the 12th Man Bus, and official event shirts sales. After the the Class of 2009 picture and class gift revelation at Kyle Field at 1:00 pm, Mike Fossum, Former Student and NASA Astronaut, will serve as this year's keynote speaker. Step off for the Walk will take place at 2:09 p.m. for the Class of 2009 at Kyle Field and at 2:10pm at the Corps Arches for the Class of 2010, whose class picture and speaker will occur in Kyle Field at the conclusion of their walk."

We were trying to keep ourselves entertained in the long line, so I did my impression of the elephant.

There were photographers there taking pictures as we went through so I will have to see if it is any better than this one!I was hugging the elephant's trunk but because I am so tall I didn't realize that my hand was near its mom, so needless to say I cause quite the scene as I jumped and screamed when he opened his mouth!!

Laini's turn with the elephant

Class of 2010...WHOOP

Sisters for the Lord

Tonight I was initiated in Sigma Phi Lambda which means I am no longer a pledge, but instead an active member!! I wish that I would have found this organization my freshman year, but I am so glad that I am a part of it now!!! We were escorted in one by one then signed the Phi Lamb book and were handed a certificate and a charm. Nationals is very strict about the ceremony as it has been used every year since the eighties, which means the ceremony was extremely corny!!! It was hard to fight back the laughter, but it was exciting to become an active member!!
Pledge Class Tao

Flowers from my big!! The lighting is bright, but they are maroon, how perfect? The pink flowers on the side were giving to us along with our certificate and charm.

No Turkey For This Thanksgiving!!

Sunday night me and a few friends from College Station caravaned down Highway 21 to have our own thanksgiving dinner in Madisonville. But this wasn't your traditional thanksgiving meal...dad cooked duck and goose!! mmmmm it was sooooo good!!! We did have a ham for back in case it didn't hit the spot for everyone. Yep you could pretty much say that I provided some of the meat for the dinner. It's not easy work! Waking up before the sun, sitting in the cold weather to provide for the family, as my dad always says! We had a great time and my parents enjoyed meeting all the people I have been talking about for months!! Thank you mom and dad for cooking and opening up our home for my friends!!

Mom - just to thank you I wore your favorite shirt that night!!

Let the Good Times Roll

Man I had a crazy busy weekend!!! Where do I begin?

Thursday night was Fight Night in Huntsville. Now I have never been into fighting and I know it's not exactly the classy thing ((definitely not on the prowl for a man there!!)) but my friend Bobby Powers (on the right) was cage fighting. He has been trainig all across the U.S., Las Vegas, California, and Florida. In addition, Bobby is an instructor at Krav Maga (Israeli Self Defense) in College Station. With 44 seconds left of the second round Bobby claimed his victory!! It was an exciting night for Bobby and his fan club!!

After running around all day Friday, I packed my bag and headed to the duck lease!! I have to admit when laying in that warm bed early Saturday morning, I really did want to go hunting. But Dad's excitement is contagious! I hopped out of bed, slipped on my wadders, grabbed my Reese's Puff Cereal, and was ready to go!! I was anxious to kill my first bird. As soon as the birds started flying, there was no stopping in my shooting!! We looked up and saw geese headed our direction, my blood was pumping as I took the gun off safety!! That's when it was that I killed my first bird...a snow goose!! Although it wasn't the best hunt, we all came home with a bird!!

No time for sleeping!! I came back to College Station only to hop in the car and head to Waco for the Baylor game! Tito, Jacob, Alex, and I went to Floyd Casey Stadium to support the Aggies and #18 Brad Taylor for Bears. Although the game didn't end up in our favor we did have a great time seeing each other and watching the game. Which by the way thanks to Justin McQueen (who wore #12 at the Baylor Game) we were able to have free front row tickets! Boy did I sleep good Saturday night!! But there was no stopping my jukin and a jivin on Sunday!! Mom, Dad, Lindsey and Landon all came to the basketball game. Laini met us at Chicken Oil for the best burger in town!! Mom and Dad weren't too appreciative of my fashion sense ((I think dad was thrown off in the picture by my hat!!)) I'm sure mom will post the full picture of my ensemble on her blog!

To wrap up the weekend, Laini and I had a double header at the movies!! Madagascar 2 and High School Musical 3. It was a great ending to the weekend, especially since we haven't hung out in sooo long!!

I like to move it! Move it!
She likes to Move it! Move it!We like to....MOVE IT!

They Grow soooo Fast!

Man I never realized just exactly how fast babies grow!! My babysitting job has taught me oh so much about babies...which I know that I will really appreciate later down the road ((don't worry mom and dad...yes MUCH later down the road)). Although might I add that mom did plug into a conversation the other day about a "companion" for me...it is sooo crazy to think that when mom was my age she was married and I was almost one! ((I thought the random plug in was funny!!)) But back to Will! I started watching him over the summer, so he was about 6 months old and now he will be turning one soon! When I first met Will, he could barely crawl and now he has gotten so big and almost walking and talking up a storm (well I don't know exactly what he is saying, but he certainly always has a mouth full) He loves taking pictures and knows when to smile...so it is not hard to get a good picture of Will and you should see him get so excited about seeing himself in the camera! I feel like a mom or a grandma, but I am with Will 4 days out of the week, so we do spent quite a bit of time together! This is one job that I have not gotten tired of yet...it is just perfect! And I am looking forward to him walking (well that may not last long because I know he will be into EVERYTHING, more so than now!) and talking to where I can understand him!!!

Struttin Like a Peacock

Well I have to say that my peacock costume was a hit this year!!! Although I did get asked if I was a butterfly! Come on now...I have a tail, not 2 wings!! Sometimes though the tail was a bit frustrating walking through crowds and especially driving or sitting down! Now I know why God did not give us a tail...it is a pain! We had several Halloween social events...so I for sure got my money's worth!

Costume Bunco at Mom's

Halloween Night with Lindsey the Pirate and Landon

With Where's Waldo? Michael Phelps, The Devil Wears Prada, and Bob the Builder

Ashley the Maid

Lindsey borrowed the peacock costume to wear to school on Friday, but Thursday I discovered a last minute Halloween function that I couldn't miss out on, so I was a pirate too!

I found Elvis Presley!!

Man I am just not use to high heels!! So before the night was over I found rubber boots in Kelsi's car and had to wear them instead!! I mean it fits right? Pirates are on boats, where it could get wet and you just may need your rain boots!!

It's a Winning Streak!

Today Texas A&M football started their first winning streak of the season...we have won 2 games in a row!!! Today was a great game...although I was a little nervous at the beginning of the game, but I brought my cousin Kasey to the game. We had a full day! I met Rae Lyn this morning at 9:30, and then we went to watch the Maroon and White Basketball game. We had lunch at Chicken Oil (it just makes the game day) and then off to the football game!!

It seems like he had a good time! Although I don't know which was his favorite part, watching the game or eating the snowcone!!! I was proud to teach him a few Aggie traditions, how to hump it and uncover. All in all we had a great time!!

Texas A&M 24, Colorado 17