Proud Mommy

This weekend was beautiful and we spent most of our days outside. I had a little bit of time to play with my camera and of course took some shots of my favorite subject!

Texas Pickin' Park

This past weekend me, Brad and Addyson went to the 1st Annual Bluegrass Festival in Fayetteville, TX. Brad has picked up playing the guitar the past few months and has been waiting on pins and needles for this festival to come around. Basically it's a weekend full of live bands as well as folks with their stringed instrument of choice coming together for a "jam session". I thought to myself at first that this was going to be pretty lame and I was just going to support my hubby's new addiction. However, I actually found it to be pretty fun and I might try my hand at an instrument before next year's festival comes around. Brad suggested the washboard...I'm not sold on that idea just yet. Anyway, we always go to Fayetteville for dinner when we're in town visiting Brad's parents. But this time I was able to walk around town and get some cool pictures.


This is a picture of the clock on top of the original court house on the square in Fayetteville.



This is outside of what used to be an old movie theater...Brad's parents actually went there when they were dating - now it is someone's residence



Brad enjoying his first "jammin" session



More pickin and grinnin

I need a hobby

Well, Brad decided that I needed to get a hobby (so I would quit bitchin about him always buying things for his 50 hobbies) and suggested that I go buy a camera that I've been talking about for the past 2 years. Since Addyson has been born I've been totally disgusted with my regular cameras for the simple fact that by the time I click the button to take the picture, she has already moved! Plus I've been talking about taking some photography classes...so here I am. Best Buy had a deal the other weekend for a Canon Rebel XT that came with the 75-300mm zoom lens. I'm still trying to figure out how it works, but I'm definitely loving the fast shutter speed!

Here's a couple of samples:

I'm back!

I know, it's been a month since my last post...but life is always so hectic - especially now with my new job. Before I had a pretty brainless job and had time to waste - but not anymore!

Here's a recent picture of Addyson - my cute little alien taking a bath. It's amazing how a child who can't even speak a full sentence can already roll her eyes and have an attitude. If this is a glimpse at what's to come, I should be afraid - very afraid!


Thoughts of another baby have been trickling through my mind this week...I'm thinking it's a good time to start trying again. The only thing that has me scared is daycare. It's a fortune and I'm not sure if we could swing 2. I guess if things are meant to be, they will work themselves out.

Back to work!

Isn't she sweet??

This past weekend was not very pleasant for me and Brad OR Addyson. She was cutting her first molars...poor baby. Towards the end of the weekend she was feeling better and I was able to catch this picture.

Finally got my promotion!

I've been at Apache Corp for almost 8 years and I finally got the job I've been working so hard for. As of Friday afternoon I am officially a Division Order Analyst I. Yeah, what the hell is that, you're probably thinking. Basically when new wells are drilled I figure what percentage of royalties each owner gets and I setup the information so that expenses on the well are paid. I'm also responsible for ownership maintenance such as deceased owners, mergers, acquisition/divestiture, etc. It's kind of a paper pushing job, but the industry is a good place to be right now. Hopefully I'll like it :)

Last day of school!!

I didn't think this day would ever come. As of today, I a officially hold a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Management. I guess it goes to show, you can teach an old dog new tricks! At the beginning of this journey I always said I just wanted to finish my bachelors...but now, I'm starting to consider getting my masters. We'll see what this year brings