 As we close out another season of American Idol, it’s a great time to reminisce and review the moments that made this year unforgettable. Last night, the AI faithful gathered one last time for our grand finale. We enjoyed girl talk, lots of yummy food (how many brownies can one girl-fest contain? Apparently at least… Continue reading AI: The Finale
AI: The last one standing
Tonight we crown our next American Idol. From the thousands who auditioned, to the hundreds who went to Hollywood, to the final 24, to the final 12, to the performing 10…we are now down to the final 2.  And tonight, the moment we’ve been waiting for will finally be revealed. After 3 hours of endless… Continue reading AI: The last one standing
DWTS: And the winner is…
My prediction: Although Cristian and Jason have done very well this year, neither can compare to the technical proficiency and finesse that Kristi has brought every week. I know some will argue that she has an unfair advantage having been a skater and therefore “dancing on ice” – but I would argue that figure skating… Continue reading DWTS: And the winner is…
A Rough (riders) Day
It was a Rough day…for the San Antonio Missions. They were no-hit by our Frisco Roughriders! Today, the Roughriders played a doubleheader against the San Antonio Missions, both AA affiliates of the AL West (the Roughriders being the AA affiliate of our Texas Rangers). Because of that, the first game was only 7 innings, but… Continue reading A Rough (riders) Day
CELEBRATION!
Today was the Eighth Annual Music by DESign Spring Recital! Can it really be eight years already?! What a day – and what a great celebration of my students and their achievements this year. Although I had a roster of 18 students this spring, only 14 performed: 2 are moving and just recently dropped out,… Continue reading CELEBRATION!
With age comes wisdom, I guess
With great appreciation to Na-homie of Randomness, I offer you this list of things I’ve come to realize as I have grown…er…shall I say….*ahem* more mature older. 1. I’ve come to realize that: My life, though far from perfect, is pretty darn great 2. I’ve come to realize that, when I talk: I occasionally say… Continue reading With age comes wisdom, I guess
Pigs and Pancakes and Parties, oh my!
Yesterday, I had the insanity privilege of being a chaperone on Trey’s school field trip. The second grade traveled to the Rosewood Center for Family Arts to see the national touring performance of “If You Give a Pig a Party”, a play adapted from the Laura Joffe Numeroff book of the same name. Being the… Continue reading Pigs and Pancakes and Parties, oh my!
At a loss
I sit here at my desk, tears stinging my eyes, my heart broken. And I’m at a complete loss for words. So forgive me if my post today seems a bit bumbling, a bit disconnected, a bit scattered.  I’m feeling much the same way right now. The family of one of Crisana’s preschool classmates is… Continue reading At a loss
All I really need to know I learned from Mom
25 REASONS I OWE MY MOTHER 1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE. “If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.” 2. My mother Taught me RELIGION. “You better pray that will come out of the carpet.” 3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL… Continue reading All I really need to know I learned from Mom
Hey, Richie, you got some ‘splainin’ to do
So last night Matt and I enjoyed – for the first time in what seems like forever – an evening at home, together, both of us at the same time. It being Thursday, our activities revolved mainly around “Lost” – but when the show was over we needed something to soothe our confused and boggled… Continue reading Hey, Richie, you got some ‘splainin’ to do