Greg's "big" trip to Kansas

A couple of weeks ago Greg and I were eating dinner when I made a silly comment about "when is your next trip?". Little did I know, the next day Greg would find out he's been scheduled for 2 different trips back to back.

This week he is calling Kansas City, Kansas home....... and could be calling it home for good. Greg applied today for the Branch Manager position that is currently open there. We won't know anything for a week or two, so please keep us in your prayers that this comes through and he gets the job. I feel asleep last thinking how great it would be to have an actual "white" christmas this year.... Could it be possible???? Only time will tell.

We have a very busy year coming up (my parents 50th wedding anniversary in April, 2- nieces graduating from college, a niece that is getting married in July, and did I mention a family reunion at some point...

So as I ramble on.... my excitment about this possiblity only grows... I just can't imagine being so close to "home" again.

Remember to keep us in your prayers this week, and we'll keep you all posted in the weeks to come.

Love,
G & T and the furbabies !!!

The Big Weekend

Well after months of waiting this past weekend finally arrived. Yes, I'm talking about the Kenny Chesney Concert. This year he performed at Reliant Stadium ( where the Texan's play) - an it was amazing !!!!!

Greg, Tom and I started the day off by meeting up around 7:00am, to load up Tom's truck with all the fixin's for a great Tail Gate Party. We pulled into Reliant around 8:00am- to find ourselves to be the second car in line to enter the parking lot. (what an exciting moment that was) The gate keepers were very nice that morning and opened the gates about 20 minutes early. We entered the parking lot and scoped out the best possible location for our "day camp". We found a rather nice spot right along the tree line, in hopes for a little extra shade for the mid-August day !!!! We set up "camp", introduced our selves to our "neighbors" we like to call the "jello-shot bunch" and settled in for a very long, hot afternoon in the parking lot.

Little did we know we would be experiencing a major down pour of Houston rain. We still had a great time. After the rain stopped, it was time to get things cleaned up and packed away. After all we were there to see Kenny and his friends. The concert began around 4:00pm and finally Kenny took the stage around 9:00pm. It was probably on of the better shows I've seen him put on. Oh, did I mention I got my picture taken with Luke Bryan along with his autograph. ( I know your thinking who is Luke Bryan- don't worry so was I when it all happened.) He was the opening act for the concert, and I must say he did a really good job. I think he has a couple songs out on the radio now.

Below are a few photos of our great day with Kenny !!!!!! I hope everyone is doing well. Greg and I have been busy with work and keeping up with our furbabies. Stay tuned for more postings this week. It's late, and I have to get up bright and early in the morning.

Lots of love,Greg and Tina

Greg is making friends- this was taken while we were waiting in line to get into the parking lot. (Tom's truck is the Red one with the door open- 2nd in line )

Me with Luke Bryan Texas size storm clouds rolling in

The one and only- Kenny Chesney

Summer Vacation

Greg and I finally were able to take a much needed vacation this past week. We spent most of the week just hanging out together at home. Which was really nice. We caught a few movies, had massages, slept late (or at least as long as the dogs would allow) we even did some yard work. On Wednesday we dropped the dogs off at the "baby" sitters, and took off for San Antonio for a couple of days. We spent Thursday at Sea World, where we had a great time, it was really hot and humid- but it seemed there was always some part of every show that allowed you to get sprinkled or soaked with water.

Greg at Sea World- watching the Dolphins

A Dolphin that came up to say hello to us !!!

Greg and I, at the 4-D Haunted Lighthouse Show

On Friday we slept pretty late ( no dogs) and then headed back to Houston, as we were passing Ellington Air Field, Greg noticed that the President's plane was sitting out on the run-way. So of course we had to stop and take a few pictures and watch. I guess it was a little bit of history, we were able to experience. We his term about to end, who knows when we'll see Air Force One back in Houston.

President Bush's Motor-Cad Plane at Ellington Air Field

Air Force One- Ellington Airfield

Air Force One taking off

It's been awhile since we posted any pictures of our newest puppy Sierra. For those that have not met or seen her in while, she wandered into our yard one Saturday morning, and found Greg mowing. She was only about 4 weeks old, tired and hungry- Greg gave her some water and food, and she won his heart over. By the time I got home from work, Sierra had a bed in the garage, and was playing in the back yard with Shelby. She is now about 5 months old, and a holy terror. She is so full of energy and loves to be the center of attention. Our Cats tolerate her and Shelby, but have yet to become good friends. Here's a couple of pictures of Sierra- that were taken in car at Ellington Field last week.

Sierra- 5 months old

My First Posting

Well, here I go with my first blogging attempt. I thought this might be a good way for Greg and I to share our lives, with those of you who live so far away from us. ( and also, for those of you, whom we've become very close with here in Houston)

It's hard to believe that we've been down here now for 5 years. I guess time does fly faster as you get older. It's been a very eventful, busy 5 years for us. We've experienced a tropical storm, and a hurricane. ( and we're hoping to never experience either again) Greg has changed jobs, and is loving his new job. I've just changed positions within the same company. Which has been a complete schedule adjustment for us, but we're learning to deal with the changes.

We've adopted 5 animals over the past 5 years. We now have a small zoo going at our house. 3-Cats- Toby (4 1/2), Sammie (4), Casey (3) and 2 dogs- Shelby (2 1/2) and Sierra (5 months) - It's a crazy house for sure, but we love them all to death !!!!

And our biggest news is we finally got married after 7 years of dating on October 13, 2007. It had to be one of the best weekends ever. We had a ton a family in town, and friends from all over the country. It was great showing them all Houston, and where Greg and I now call "home". After our wedding we flew to Chicago to see one of Greg's closest friends get married the next weekend. Then we were finally able to take off on our Honeymoon to Cancun. We had such an amazing week down there. The weather was beautiful, the sand and water was even more breath taking. I will post some of our wedding and honeymoon pictures for those of you who haven't seen either yet.

Greg and I in Cancun at a Pirate Dinner Show

Greg and I on a boat trip to Cozumel

Sunset Cruise on our last night in Cancun

Snorkeling in Cozumel

I hope this finds you all well, and keep checking back on my progress with learning how to navigate blogging and posting pictures.