Memorial Day Wknd

If it seems like we are in Austin all the time....we are....the Cam is taking it like a champ, especially this past month - two weddings and Memorial Day weekend! We are tearing up 35, but it's worth it! And as always, we had such a great weekend with family and friends. We started out at Abel's on the lake and were just in time for their soft opening of the upper deck. It is such a great venue and the perfect space to rent out for a party.



Jim and Melissa took us out on their boat and we parked in a party cove on Lake Travis. It was a fun group of people to hang with.



We enjoyed grilling out with the fam.....shrimp, steak and chicken kabobs! It was delish! Austin was focused on the grill.



We also tested out the new fire pit! I can't wait to make some smores this winter!





It was a wonderful weekend and most importantly.... to remember this weekend as it commemorates the members of the United States armed forces who were killed in war, honoring our veterans and those currently serving to keep us safe. This is to my great grandfather, our grandfathers, my Uncle Buddy and my Daddy-O! God Bless!

Hitched!

A couple of weekends ago we went down to Austin to celebrate the wedding of my sister, Julie and Greg. We had a wonderful time in Austin catching up and visiting with the family. The wedding was so much fun and the bride was beautiful!

Rehearsal

The FOB and the bride to be



Greg and Julie





Bridal Brunch at our Fav





Church pic


The Fam


Having their cake and eating it too! And Amy's Ice cream of course!



CONGRATS to Mr. and Mrs. Parma!

She's Done!!

We went down to Austin to celebrate my mom's retirement! After 26 years of teaching at North Oaks (now known as Caraway Elementary), she's finally done! I got the camera out (post Dom/celebrating)so there arent too many pics.....







Now that she's retired she plans to travel, learn Spanish, take yoga classes and come to Dallas to visit often! Way to Go Mom!

Dinner in the Hood

We love getting together with our sweet neighbors for dinner! They are so fun and we have a blast hanging out! A couple of weeks ago, Maureen and Scott hosted us for dinner. It was Taco Thursday with delicious margaritas! It was so much fun! It will be our last dinner as "Neighbors" as Scott and Maureen are moving!!! They won't be too far away so we still plan on getting together as often as possible.(Please Note: I just spray tanned prior to taking these pics = no make up & sweats...hahaah)

Group Shot - Maureen


Tacos are looking good!


The Girls


The Guys

80 Things

A few of weekends ago we celebrated Peepaw's 80th Birthday. What a milestone! All the Hall and Trantham families came out to help Peepaw mark this momentous occasion. Each child/grandchild and their spouse was to write down a list of 10 things or stories they love about this wonderful man. There was a lot of laughter and some happy tears reminiscing about all the times we've had with him. From his fraternity days at UNT with Purple Passion Punch to shooting the ceiling while on a hunt for squirrels, the laughs kept coming.










PeePaw with the Triplets


The Fam


Peepaw is the most generous, kind and caring man. He is the best role model for his family and friends. We are all so lucky and blessed to have him in our lives. Here's to the next 80! Happy Birthday Peepaw!

A Wedding Divided

This past weekend we attended our good friends, Shelley and Matt's wedding. The majority of the wedding weekend was centered around UT and Texas TECH and of course Shelley and Matt. Shelley is a devoted Red Raider and Matt is a football manager for the Horns. It might be a mystery to some how Matt and Shel survive football season year after year, but somehow they make it work.

The wedding weekend kicked off with the bridal brunch at Iguana Grill which overlooks Lake Travis. The view was amazing and it was so nice to see the lake so full and healthy.

Shel and her Maids


Tech Thetas


After brunch, some members of the bridal party went to check out Lakeway Spa and Resort where the ceremony and reception were held and hung out by the pool before the rehearsal dinner. It is the perfect getaway resort even if you live in Austin.





After catching some rays and the rehearsal, we headed to the rehearsal dinner at the UT Club, which had a super cute "Tailgate" theme with sliders, fries, banana pudding and the works.





We were so excited to see Matt and Shell's engagement pics on the jumbo-tron at the stadium!!!



Mac Brown even made a video appearance and gave his congrats and best wishes to the bride and groom! As if that wasn't enough to make any longhorn fan freak out, Bevo made a guest appearance as well.




After we finished dinner, Matt's parents and the hosts for the evening, invited us down to the field to take pictures.





The wedding was absolutely beautiful as the groomsmen wore orange ties and the reception was colorfully decorated with bright pink feathers, purple lights and more orange of course! It look stunning and you could see all of Shelley and Matt's personal touches which made the wedding more special.







This is normally where I would insert a picture of Austin and me at the wedding, but Austin got a little too sunburned at the lake all day....well here it is anyway...ha!



The food was amazing, the party was fab and everyone had a wonderful time!!! Congrats to the Rutherfords!!!

Julia's Bachie Party

I love driving to Austin and hitting that sweet spot on I-35 where KVET comes in tune on the radio. It is probably one of the best parts of the drive that Austin and I look forward to every time. Maybe it's the hill country and the sun setting that makes us smile and reason No. 580 of why we dearly miss Austin. I always think of my hubby when I drive down by myself and wish he was there to share it with me, but this weekend was a girls weekend to celebrate my sister, Julia's, upcoming nuptials. Turn off the KVET and turn on the rap/hip hop/party music. You know what I'm talking about! Put your party pants on!!! haha! And I did just that...

I was so excited to spend time with my sister and get to know some of her friends. We started the party at Gloria's at the Domain and it did not disappoint. Same vibe as the Addison/Dallas locations, which felt like home away from home. Great patio scene and fab margaritas.



From there we took a limo downtown and kept it low key at JBlacks.



Little did we know a 6'10 Capital Morgan man was going to show up! He was out promoting their new rum Lime Bite. I do not recommend this one. 5 thumbs way down...:(



From there went over to The Mark and then did some serious dancing on stage at Speakeasy, which is always an absolute blast!





I had prepared myself before we left the house that I needed to try my best to stay awake and keep up with the young ones all night, but the young ones couldn't hang! Guess all the partying in Dallas lately has turned me into a night owl...



We all had so much fun and I am so excited for the wedding! Congrats Julia and Greg!