Twice Broken opened for Creedance Clearwater Revisted this past Saturday at Falls Fest. Unfortunately, Rick's 40'th high school reunion (Vernon High School) was on the same night.
I was really apprehensive about going to the reunion because I wanted Rick to have fun catching up with the folks, instead of stuck by my side babysitting. Many of his classmates put me at ease and made me feel right at home. It was so cool meeting his friends, a good number of them have known each other since kindergarten. My sisters and I can't imagine that, as we grew up Army brats -- changing schools every 3-4 years (I can hear you saying "would you like some cheese with your whine?"!
Anyoo, back to Twice Broken. I knew there would be a large crowd at Falls Fest and was really excited for the band. Nick sent me a text after the concert was over to let me know that they had an awesome time playing for the Falls Fest crowd.
All is not lost, Twice Broken will be playing at the House of Blues twice in October -- so (fingers crossed) we'll be able to make one of those shows.
For my family and friends who can't make a show -- sit back, relax and enjoy!
Hola and TGIF!!!!!! Yep, still sleep deprived! We received over 3.45 inches of rain last night. Along with the rain -- thunder and lightening and one hysterical Blue. Actually after the power went out the 3rd time, he wasn't quite so crazy by the 4th and 5th power outage. I shouldn't say outage -- just a temporary loss of power -- long enough to turn everything off (haven't even thought about resetting the alarm clocks)!
So - I'm once again walking around in a fog (aren't you glad I'm not out driving)!
Ok -- back on topic. Seriously, I don't sit around on my tush eating bon-bons all day. I know -- if you knew me when I played golf everyday, jogged, lifted weights, etc.... you might be thinking "maybe not bon-bons, but you sure are consuming something)!
Lately, I've been doing some work for the fabulous Wellington Banquet & Conference Center, located in Wichita Falls, Texas. I've enjoyed photographing the Wellington and getting to capture the rooms after they've been transformed from a blank slate into something unique and lovely! It is, by far, the best venue for receptions, parties, etc.....
If you live in the North Texas area, and are looking for a party venue, give Lindsey Scholl a hollah at (940)696-1800. I've come to believe that Lindsey works 24/7 and resides at the Wellington! She is truly an asset to the Wellington -- and I'm so thankful that I've gotten to know her!
The Two Clever Chicks were the event planners for a number of the functions I've photographed for the Wellington. Lolly and Cynthia are terrific ladies with an unbelievable sense of style. Check out this link -- for some photographs I took for the Wellington at a recent Two Clever Chicks wedding reception. I was totally blown away when I walked into the ultra devine-transformed rooms. These ladies do an amazing job!
So, if you're wondering what I've been up to, check out these links to the Wellington and the Two Clever Chicks.
Now -- back off topic! My lovely, soon to be daughter-in-law Emily has earned her Master of Education degree and will be receiving her diploma tomorrow morning! I am so proud of her -- and wish her drive and ambition would rub off on me. Would you believe I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up? Seriously, I love the women in my son's lives -- and thank God for the blessings! Way to go Emily!!!!!! Woo hoooooooooo!
I hope everyone has a safe and totally relaxing (or fun if you need it) weekend!
Rick just walked in -- and told me to check out this video. It is awesome! Please take time to watch "No Arms, No Legs, No Worries".
We've had a wonderful weekend of rain! Woo hoo -- that means I have at least one more date with Mr. Lawnmower before the grass stops growing. Hhhhhmmmmm, wonder if I can develop a grass that's stunted in growth. Nah, laundry is more important right now.
My dog bathing timing just sucks! Yep, gave them a bath the day before the rains started. Hey, maybe that's the connection, bathe dogs -- get rain? Or is it wash car -- get rain?
The yard is super saturated and spongy (good thing I had speech lessons as a kid -- otherwise the three "S" words would have done me in). Sooooooooo - I'm trapped in the house with four dogs who need to stretch their legs. Maybe the yard will be dog friendly by tomorrow. I really don't want to bathe the dogs again so soon.
Click on image to enlarge Lola and Blue -- longing to go outside and chase the squirrels.
You can't imagine how hard it is to round the four up, get them in the bathroom, then in the tub. Once there, I have to keep one leg up on the side of the tub -- to corral the little buggers in the tub -- otherwise, it's wet, soapy dogs running wild in the bathroom! Gag!
Then the aroma of wet dogs for an hour. Gag, double Gag! Oh, sure, just blow dry them! Not gonna happen. The dogs turn into apes if I get the blow dryer out -- so it's towel/and air dry only for them.
Oh, if only they could take lessons from this cat!
Do I sound like I've got cabin fever? You bethca! I've already been to the Y and burned a calorie (yes, just a calorie) -- so it's housework time (oh goody, I can burn another calorie).
Good thing it's laundry day. Where's the bleach, uuuuuuuhhhh, where's the laundry room?
Cheers to Monday, good friends, good food -- and most of all good rain!
