Thursday, May 26, 2011

More pictures from Afghanistan...

Saturday, May 21, 2011

What junior high taught me...

I was sent this beautiful post by one of my dearest friends who is now a middle school administrator. This was written by one of her colleagues and is well said. I identify with her in so many ways and feel these feelings (except with a math mind) and love that I can share this with you!

http://jennifermathieu.wordpress.com/2011/05/13/junior-high-taught-me-what-love-is/

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

My Canon!!

I will tell you more about my new toy when I figure it out BUT I did want to share a couple of my newest photos. I do not have Photoshop yet so these are naked!!

Kind of fun :-)

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

May Fair Week

Yes, I did say week...my dear Texas friends, you know how serious we take our Texas State Fair and I will say that these Dixon folks do the same!! Everything is bigger in Texas...this still holds true. They May Fair is only a fraction of Texas' but the excitement is much the same. I have children who are out the whole week to take care of their animals, clean their cages, show, and sell their cows, pigs, rabbits, etc.!!!

The May Fair is full of excitement. We actually have a pretty nice list of entertainment! Some friends and I talked about going to see Trace Adkins but believe this...they are sold out!

If you are near by, let me know when you want to go. You can park at my house and we can walk!! I am excited to go see all of my kids and to witness the hard work they have put into caring for their animals.

P.S. I will get a funnel cake (Danielle, I know you are with me)!!

Friday, April 22, 2011

Aggie Muster

I am going to give you a link to the background of this beautiful and sacred ceremony, one that I was so blessed to be a part of in Sacramento this year!

Having served on the Muster Committee for three years in college, it made me appreciate the amount of heart and soul that is put into this amazing ceremony. I cannot express in words the feeling I get when I hear Silver Taps after the Roll Call. **chills**

I had the honor of reading the Muster Tradition to our group and it was hard not to tear up at the memories and the wishes for family, friends, and Dave to be closer. I love my school and am excited to meet all these new Aggies!!

Julie took the photos of our group of around 50 Aggies that came to Muster! It was also Hazel's first Muster! (I will post them when she sends them my way!)

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Land of the free, home of the brave?

It looks like we may be safe for another day with this crap government ridiculousness!! I received two calls yesterday that told me to expect to only get half of Dave's paycheck on the 15th and that if things didn't change that I should expect no paycheck until the mess was resolved. I was in shock to say the least.

How could the "land of the free, the home of the brave", be so unwilling to support those who named it? I do not fear for our survival because we have support and I have a job but I fear for my friends and the other military families who live paycheck to paycheck. These guys have a job that they will not walk away from even if they are not getting paid. They are not ABLE to walk away even if they wanted to.

On a happier note....here are some pictures....enjoy :-)