Day 191 and Race Day

Over Spring Break when I was shopping with Bailey for her wedding dress, I got text from my boss informing me that he placed a bet with another guy at our office (Jonny) saying that I could beat him (Jonny) in a swimming race. Despite my efforts to explain to Jonny that I was a competitive swimmer for over ten years, he insisted that we should race and the he would smoke me.
So the wager was set several weeks ago and since then I've had to endure a lot of Jonny's "talking noise," intimidation tactics, and game face looks. Thursday it was all worth it when I raced (and defeated) Jonny at the Texas A&M Natatorium. Most of the office came to watch (and take pictures) of it, and so did Bailey! What a fun day!

Day 190 and Don't Make Me Get the Hose

Wednesday, April 28, 2010Oh... where to begin with this picture.

My office got these new camo hats and I thought they were 365 worthy. And considering Bailey and I never wear camo or trucker hats we thought it would make for funny picture. I'm wearing Macie's camo shirt that Bailey found, and Bailey is wearing one of her Sky Ranch costumes.
We went outside to take a picture in our backyard and Bailey looked down to find our never-been-used water hose. In a thick accent, she yelled, "Don't make me get the hose!" She looked at me and instantly, as if I was reading her mind, I said, "Mrs. Doubtfire!" (We have this thing where I say movie quotes and she tries to guess where they came from, so it was fun to have the tables turned.) We had a good laugh, and thought we'd add it into the picture.

I guess this was Bailey's way of getting me back for all the times I boss her around in these photo sessions. I had it coming. haha

Day 189 and the Annual Terry Picnic

Sunday, April 25, 2010Have we ever mentioned how thankful we are for the Terry Scholarship?

If not, we should again. Bailey and I are both beyond blessed by this wonderful organization. Once a year, every Terry Scholar from all over the state meets in Winedale, Texas for an afternoon of hanging out, eating great food, and honoring the graduation seniors. I have to be honest, it's hard to go to these picnics and not feel pretty inadequate. One senior girl stood up and said that she was getting her first book published after graduation, another guy was going to be an aerospace engineer, and another was going to work for PIXAR. I had to remind myself that God doesn't call us to a spirit of comparison, does he? We all have our paths to follow and Bailey and I are so thankful we don't have to walk them carrying the burden of school loans. (Because Bailey was one of the graduating seniors, she got to stand up in front of over 500 Terry Scholars and board members and share her gratitude, thanks, and plans for the future. Way to go Bailey!)

Day 188 and the Faulty AC

Friday, April 23, 2010We've been having issues with our air conditioning. Since spring is quickly turning to summer, Friday was very, very warm in our living room. What else is a girl to do but make a paper fan and cool herself off on the couch under the whirling ceiling fan?
How did people ever manage Texas summers without air conditioners?

Day 186 and Aggie Muster

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

I've spent the last year preparing for April 21st, the day of Aggie Muster. I have served in the position of Special Operations Sub-Chair and have had the privilege of helping to plan campus Muster.

If you aren't an Aggie, you might be wondering what in the heck I'm talking about. Muster is the celebration and remembrance of all of the Aggies who have passed away in the last year. It is a time of healing for families and time to renew our ties to our school through a Camaraderie BBQ and a ceremony that night. One of the requirements of my job was to write and give a speech to honor the 50th Reunion of the class of 1960 in front of about 14,000 people. You can read the full story here.

My mom, Jessie, Katie, and Emily came on Wednesday to support me. Thanks girls!

Day 185 and Scrabbled

If our project had a catchphrase, it would probably be:
"Jessie and Bailey, Three-Six-Five... dot blogspot dot com."
If you've spent any amount of time with the two of us, you know you've heard it, haven't you?

Over Spring Break I had the privilege of spending one evening playing Scrabble with Bailey's family, and since then I've had a game of Scrabble sitting in the trunk of my car, waiting to be introduced to the project.

Day 184 and The Antique Window

Saturday's Garage Sale Steal at the Hendrick's.
Oh the creative potential this window has... but for now it will have to make do as prop for the Project.