Billy Bob's

I haven't been to Billy Bob's in soooo long. If you haven't heard of it, it's called Billy Bob's Texas The World's Largest Honky Tonk (only in Texas folks). It's a club but very family friendly. They have bands that come play, bull riding, restaurant, pool & arcade games, etc....

Well, me & 5 couples went to see Cross Canadian Ragweed (huh?). I hadn't heard of them but am always up for a good time. They don't look country & didn't sound like the typical country but, they were good. Yes, I was to have a date but he backed out. I was taken care of that night by all my friends husbands (thanks guys!). I might have a new blind date that comes out of it, we'll see.

BEST people watching scene in a long time. It's a hoot! Nice work Nikki (she's always driving the country concert banwagon. We went to a Casino to see Dierks Bentley a few months ago)! Had a blast.

My Sister's a Celebrity

Kristen works in Austin for a Recruiting firm. They asked her to be on TV to discuss how to find a job in this economy & give some tips. She said she didn't know the questions they were going to ask her. She did great on the fly!!

Nice work baby sister!!! Proud of you.
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Fiesta Bowl--Go Bucks!! OH --IO

Well, any of you that know me at all are aware of my family's passion for College Football & especially THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES!! We lived in Columbus growing up, mom was born & raised in Ohio and graduated from OSU. You need to know that she brainwashed us all at a very young age to sing the fight song all by age 3 and now has passed this on to her grandchildren (Lyssa is thrilled).


So, for my mother's Christmas gift my Aunt Joyce & I took her to the Fiesta Bowl where Texas & Ohio State played. Ohio State was ranked 10th & Texas was ranked 3rd. We were supposed to be killed in this game but, we went anyway (as any true Buckeye fan would).


We did all the game festivites from the Pep Rally (which it was raining--in Arizona, really?), Pregame w/ the band & cheerleaders, a great Tailgating party and then the game. Fun weekend!!


Here is a sample of us die hard fans & other zealous fans. :)

This is Brutus, the mascot. By the way, for all of you who have wondered...a Buckeye is a nut that grows on trees. DO NOT EAT THOUGH. They are for good luck.

This is Ro. I worked w/ him at Liberty Mutual. He went to Texas & is a season ticket holder. He HAD to meet my mom & Joyce so he understood the stories I've told him.

At the Pep Rally. Can you tell it's the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl? I think the guy on the right has enough buckeye necklaces for all of Columbus.

Before the game. My mom was chasing the band down the street & trying to get up close to them. Christine & I didn't want to be associated with her :)

At the game. Ro actually sat one row up from my mom & aunt in the next section over. He would text me during the game to give me updates on what the two were doing. Ex. that my mom was running up & down the aisles telling the Buckeye fans to get on their feet, my aunt had pom pom's that she was almost knocking people over with them and that he thought my mom was going to charge the field with the team. He hadn't seen such hardcore fans before. Do you think I'm rethinking the fact that my friend now knows what "nuts" I have for relatives???


Christine & I were in another section. Yes, on purpose. We had great seats that were 13 rows up. This in the back is the Ohio State Band which is known as the "Best Damn Band In the Land". They are good!

At the end of the game. Yes, we told my mom she HAD to smile. They did lose but it was an AWESOME game. Texas was lucky to win!! They won in the last 26 seconds of the game by 3. Thanks for all of you that texted me with your condolences. Glad we went! Had a great time!

While I was there, I did have time to see my great girl friends!! Tawna hung out with me most of the weekend and then did lunch with old roommies and friends @ Paradise Bakery. Miss you guys so much!! Y'all mean the world to me!!

I'm ready for a New Year

New Year's Eve party at Anne & Cameron's. Anne, Kelly & Jenny were the hosts. Nice work ladies. I had fun with all the games. I almost was the Spoons Champion.

Me & like 12 other couples. Next year, I better have a companion to join me.

We also did a white elephant gift exchange. The girls added a little twist to it by wrapping one of their husbands prized possessions to give away in the exchange (examples: favorite baseball cards which were worth a lot of money, a BYU football helmet that had autographs on it, Favorite Cowboys sweatshirt, a framed picture of one of the guys w/ Cowboys cheerleaders, an expensive watch, etc.... None of the guys had any idea. I thought some would have a heart attack. Hilarious! Expressions were priceless. Great idea ladies.