Sweet Chrissy's Bachelorette Party

We celebrated our sweet friend Chrissy's upcoming marriage with a lingerie shower and bachelorette party in Houston this weekend. Chrissy is such a special friend to me. I first got to know her through a bible study that I lead back in my single days. She has a sweet spirit and is always seeking to grow in her faith. It has been a joy to see her grow and now to see that God has blessed her and Jason with each other.

It was so much fun to get to catch up with my dear friends. We had brunch at Debbie's house Saturday morning and then the party for Chrissy at Andria's and El Tiempo Saturday evening.

Chrissy is the smiling girl on the left.
Betsy, Maria & Gina
Me & Debbie
At El Tiempo.......Gina, Chrissy (the future bride) & Andria (the hostess)
Maria, Deb & Me.....love these girls!
Most of the group. We have such a great group of friends. Love you girls!

Discerning the Voice of God

I did this bible study over the summer and it was the best bible study I have done in years. It really opened my eyes that I need to spend more time waiting on and listening for God.

Quote from back of book: "The God who loved you enough to die for you loves you enough to talk to you. Wherever you are in your spiritual walk, God will find a way to speak to you in a way you will understand. "

I did this study through Second Baptist in Houston and we had a weekly group meeting, but I think the book alone is VERY effective. I went back and outlined it and put it on my FOREVER KEEP shelf of books and that is an honor, because I usually like to read books and then pass them along.

Clint's Birthday

Clint turned 33 on August 30th! We started the celebrations here in Victoria with just the two of us. We had a dinner of his favorites....homemade lasagna and chocolate cake.

I must take this chance to say that I am so blessed to have Clint as a husband. He is extremely kind, encouraging, loving, handsome, funny, talented and a wonderful husband to me. He has worked unbelievably hard over the last year to get through PA school, so he can have a career he enjoys and provide for us in the future. He is an amazing man that I look forward to spending the rest of my life with.

The printouts below are actually his gifts.....they all required delayed gratification. He got 1. New pair of Oakleys from Sunglass Hut (which he quickly picked out this weekend) 2. Weekend in College Station including Texas A&M game..........and I am going to wear an Aggie shirt to the game(shown in photo) 3. Cable TV........we have not had cable since we got married and I could tell Clint was starting to really miss his evening news.

We will continue the birthday celebrations this weekend in Nederland with his family.

Weekend Evacuation to New Braunfels

Clint's mom, ma maw, sister, brother-in-law, nephew, niece had all evacuated Nederland to New Braunfels due to Storm Gustav. We decided to join them in his Aunt Rita & Uncle Rory's beautiful home in New Braunfels.

Here is the whole gang

Clint opening his birthday gift from his parents.

Faith & her cousin, Hope

These are pictures of some of Rory's beautiful homes that he builds....Company is Parker Distinguished Homes in New Braunfels. I was ready to move in!