Sunday, March 28, 2010

Amber's Bridal Shower

One of my dearest friends - Amber Auth (soon to be Mrs. Koons) will be getting married on May 1, 2010. I was honored to help hostess a shower for her at her Aunt Darlene's home. We had much fun, many laughs, a few tears and many memories. I wish her and Matt a wonderful lifetime together!

Here is the sign in and favor table...


Beautiful Favors that Melinda put together...


Such a guilty face! Love it...


Here are a few pictures of some of the guests that made this such a memorable day for Amber....


The buffet started by Amber and her Mother...



We also played some very fun games; one where the guests divided up into teams and were asked to recreate Amber's Wedding dress out of toilet paper - everyone had much fun....







We also played "How Well Do You Know the Bride and Groom"...

Amber cutting the cake...

Amber opening gifts...


Three Years!

Happy 3rd year anniversary to my wonderful husband! I am in shock that it has already been 3 years - time flies when you are having fun! I feel so blessed to have him in my life and we are so blessed to be surrounded by wonderful and loving freinds and family!! We wouldn't be who we are without you! I still can't believe that 3 years ago we were standing on Bill and J's back porch surrounded by loved ones saying I do!! How amazing!

3 years ago many seats filled this area...


Ginger standing where I was 3 years ago...


The isle where I walked to meet my groom...


We also enjoyed a relaxing weekend together! We got some much needed items off our checklist, and I got haircut and J and I went to Market Days! The pups got to run around and play with each other and the weather was beautiful. What fun!!!

Jack playing with Sandy's frisbee - I'm sure she is hot on his tail...


Charlie and Sandy playing together...


Jack sitting with Bill after dinner (spoiled much?)...


Charlie being oh so good...


Lemon Merigue Pie that J and I made...

Black Eyed Peas and Best Friends

My best friend, Monica, invited me to accompany her to the Black Eyed Peas concert at the Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo this year - and WOW what a concert is all I have to say. It was by far the best Rodeo Concert I have ever been to (and a close second to the Prince concert I went to years ago). It was amazing and so much fun! Thanks again for inviting me to a wonderful concert!!

Black Eyed Peas!!!


Will-I-Am....


Actual view - no zoom - we had 18th row seats!!


Monica's Mom, Nedda, and I...


Monica and I enjoying the concert...

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Tank Wedding

One of our dear freinds, Beatriz Ortiz (you may know her as my friend Betty) was married this past weekend to the love of her life, Andrew Tank. They have a lovely story that they would love to share with anyone who asks on how they met!

They married in Port Isabel (which is just a hop, skip and jump from South Padre Island) off the water. It was a beautiful ceremony. They chose to marry there because it is near where Betty grew up in the valley.

I was honored to be invited to the wedding and want to wish them a lifetime of happiness and hope that they will indulge in all the blessings that marriage has to offer! Best wishes on the start of your forever Mr & Mrs Tank!

It was a long 6 hour drive, but I would do again in a heartbeat (so long as Chau would agree to drive again). Hehe!!


The bride-to-be getting ready for her big day...







Something blue...


It was really windy and cold by the water...



Love this picture with her dress - so dreamy (see Andy is thinking the same thing)...


Just breathtaking...


The new Mr & Mrs...you did it!!!


Betty being serenaded by Mariachi's - so fun!





Beautiful bridal updo...


Andrew and his brother Jadd...



Joanna (maid of honor) and her boyfriend...


Rosie and I...


Betty, her brother Mike and Mama!! What a beautiful picture!!



The lovely bride and I...


Betty y su Mama...


Betty and her nephew, Mama, and her sweet brother...



Andy and his new sister-in-law, Mary, dancing...


Mehreen and I...


The Tank Family (missing Andy)...


Ghada (yes her name is Ghada too) and Betty - the Mrs. Tanks...


Rosie (Betty's sister) and Mama Ortiz...


Beautiful cake - so delicious!!!


Awwww super sweet...