LA & Santa Monica Peir

Darrin and Pops had tickets to the watch the Mavs & Lakers play in LA at the Staples Center. Of course us girls would rather walk the streets of LA then to go to the basketball game. So the guys went to the game and we took Reagan on her first Walk of Fame! We HAD to get a picture with Honey's favorite star, Kevin Costner. I'm sure she would have rather taken a picture with the real deal himself, but finding his star was exciting too! We went to the Wax Museum, which wasn't as good as I had hoped, but it was still fun. Then shopped around a little bit before we had to pick up the guys. Later that day we drove to Santa Monica, which is where we stayed the night and walked the pier.

Santa Monica

The next morning we walked down to the beach. Pops took Reagan out there before we were ready and in the stroller were the car keys. Therefore I had to wear my COWBOY BOOTS out to the beach! My other shoes were in the car and I couldn't get to them! So needless to say off to the beach I went in my boots! Everything was great until we decided to put everything down to take pictures. All of a sudden a wave came in and before we knew it our stuff was wet...including my boots!! Then we heard Darrin...."Oh no!!! Mom's shoes!!!" We saw them being washed away but luckily enough they came back to us! We later went to The Grove and The Farmers Market, it was a beautiful day and we had a good time!

I love you Sister!!!

Today was a HUGE day for my sister. She had applied to A&M's nursing program back in January and today was the day she would receive her letter. Although I knew she would get in, there was always that possibility that she wouldn't. Sister is extremely smart, and she works very hard at what she does. She is her worst critic when it comes to school and grades. She doesn't accept much less than an A and is disappointed if she doesn't get the grade she desired.

TONS of applicants, around 400, applied and they took only 22 into the program. She heard heard from a friend that the letters were sent out and she would be receiving hers within a couple days, then a friend called and he got his in the mail. She, like anyone else was DYING to find out. Waiting was the worst part! I'm sure she sat in front of her door or stared out the window watching for the mail man to run. Of course, today it was pouring in College Station and even though she soaked her self checking the mail every 5 minutes, she couldn't help but wonder if she had gotten her letter. Then around 2:30pm I got the call. I knew the next time I talked to her she would be calling to let me know what her letter said. The second I answered she could barely contain herself.........

SISTER......I GOT IN!!! We screamed so loud and cheered on the phone for over an hour!

I am SO extremely proud of you Sister! You will make such a wonderful nurse and I admire all who you are. You are such a wonderful person and I am so lucky to have you as my sister and best friend. I can't wait for you to get here so we can CELEBRATE!! Look out Juicy here we come!! Only 13 more days!!

Congratulations again sis, we love you so much!

Little Snow Bunnies!

Since Pops was here we decided to take him up to Bear Mountain to see the snow. Darrin loves to ski and I am TERRIBLE. So we decided it would be a perfect time to take a drive up there to see the California snow! We had a good time, Darrin skied 2 different mountains and we hung out down at the bottom watching all the skiers. It was Reagan's first time in the snow and I have to think she takes after her Mommy. She didn't really like being all bundled up, even though she did look adorable, and I don't really think the snow was her thing. We had a good time up there but us girls were ready to head back to the beach!

Such a Proud Wife

Last Saturday night we attended and award ceremony and a dinner at the San Diego Convention Center. This ceremony was HUGE and lucky enough for us it was held in San Diego. All the big construction companies, who received awards for the past year attended the ceremony. People flew in from all over to accept awards for jobs they had done. Last year Darrin was the only Project Engineer over the New Embassy built in Panama City, Panama. It was about an 80 million job and the compound had 7 buildings. This job was awarded the Best Overseas Job in 2008, and Darrin accepted the award on Caddell's behalf. Four other men were there to accept the award with him, two being the architects, another was the Vice President of Caddell, and the Director of Construction and Commissioning for OBO. (Overseas Building Operations)

I can not tell you how proud I am of Darrin. He works so hard and deserved to win that award. Everyday I am more and more proud to be his wife. Thank you for all you hard work & everything you do for Reagan and I. We are so lucky to have you as our husband/daddy. Congratulations on your award! We are so proud of you!

Pops is here!

Pops flew all the way from Texas just to baby sit Reagan for us! We didn't have a babysitter and needed one really bad! We had a dinner to go to so Pops came to the rescue. We were a little nervous, we have never left her alone before and were unsure how sure would behave for her Pops. We had to leave around 4:30pm so this was a pretty long day/night for him, especially since he doesn't change dirty diapers! Which was his only concern. He prayed and prayed she would not do her thing on the night he was alone with her! And....she didn't! Everything went GREAT! He played with her, fed her, and put her to sleep. Reagan loves her Pops so much and so do we! Thanks Pops!