Texas Brides!

[Stacey]

Hey all you Texas Brides :)

[*Gina*]

Hiya! I'm here! :)

[blondelildevil]

yay for texas!!

[TeenieBeanie]

Hey yall! :D

[*Ashley*]

Woot! Howdy all! I'm here! Houston, Texas -- Holla!

(God I'm lame)

[TeenieBeanie]

LMAO @ Ashley! Ahhhh.....comic relief!! :lolroll:

[Stacey]

So how is everyone doing?

[Renny]

I'm here too :D

it's so nice to see all yalls faces, though I didn't talk to all of you I remember you from the TX thread of on UW.

[TeenieBeanie]

Hey Beth glad to see you made it here!

As for how I'm doing, well much better now that this site's up & running! LOL!!

[Renny]

Athena- it's so good to see you too, and like you I'm doing much better now that this sites here

[*Sarah*]

:hiya:
My wedding isn't in Texas but I'm living in Houston....can I still play?? :blush:

[Renny]

:hiya:
My wedding isn't in Texas but I'm living in Houston....can I still play?? :blush:

as far as I'm aware of it's for anyone living or getting married in TX. so welcome. we are planning a wedding outside of TX too, but things can always change as I have over a year to go

[blondelildevil]

Hey Beth! Hey Athena!!! HI EVERYONE!

I'm so miserable right now! :( I guess its a good thing my surgery was yesterday... gotta love stayin inside in this 100+ weather

[Celeste&Bill]

Hello! I'm here!!

I'm Celeste, married 5 years last Friday. We live in Midlothian which is south of Dallas.

[TeenieBeanie]

Hey Celeste! Great to see you made it!! How are you, DH & the kiddo doing?

Amanda: ok I'm clueless here. Surgery! What surgery!! You ok!?! LOL! I feel like I'm totally missing something here. :rolleyes:

[Renny]

Athena you aren't the only one that's lost... Amanda are you ok???? what surgery?????

Celeste- Happy Anniversary a little late :D

[blondelildevil]

Celeste!!!!!!

I had a laparoscopy on Wednesday and feelin all icky. If you want more details about it, send me a PM and I'll let ya know. I know some people dont like hearing details like that! haha I'm doing better though. I wont be in any more pain and I'm all doped up on meds right now :)

[dolphincc]

I am from Texas too!

[Renny]

Hi dolphincc

and Amanda I'm glad you are ok and that atleast you have pain meds

[*Sarah*]

Amanda - That doesn't sound too fun! Glad to hear you're not in too much pain.

[blondelildevil]

Pain is not a problem for me right now.... hehehehehe I'm feelin pretty loopy!

[TeenieBeanie]

LOL @ Amanda! Ahhh...dontcha just luv those pain meds!! :lol: But anywho, I won't PM you & be all personal & ask a zillion question, just glad to hear your doing better.

Hi Marshall2be & dolphincc!!! :)

[Sk8ermaiden]

Hi everyone!

[Renny]

Hi sk8ermaiden !!!!

[TeenieBeanie]

Welcome sk8ermaiden! :)

Anyone live near Sulphur Springs? I'm going to be up there the 29th & wondering if there's anything to do around the area.

[*Diane*]

Anyone have any great links for San Antonio weddings? DD is thinking about getting married there. She is in Oklahoma. FH is from Houston. We live in Arkansas so she thinks that might be a good in between location. *I am so not happy about the idea but hey, it is her wedding. My job is just to help her plan and pay for it. :heee: *

[*Gina*]

:banana: HA HA HA!! YES BIZ! You ROCK! I've got some SA information. Let me see if I can find it. Does this mean we can meet up after her wedding? :heee:

EDIT: Mama D, I think I can figure out Biz's style, but give me some ideas anyway. ;)

[*Ashley*]

Did y'all know the girl on Bridezillas tonight (Angela I think her name is) is from Houston? I should go watch quickly (I fast forward through most of it anyway, LOL) and see where it was if it shows it!

edit: Okay wedding at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (I thought that was a Catholic church by Minute Maid, but apparently there are two) and reception at the Rice Crystal Ballroom. I've been to a reception there, and the wedding was gorgeous but insanely expensive (I think that price tag was around $75K! That makes sense that the bridezilla's wedding carries a $110K price tag!

[*Diane*]

I think Kate and I are going to start a journal for Biz, Gina. She is highly conflicted at the moment about what she wants, what she likes. They aren't completely "married" to the idea of Oct. 27th, 2007. Mostly she would like something sleek and classy, maybe something Italian based because he loves the Sopranos. She mentioned something gangster-ish, maybe flapper style. :dunno:

[CarlaNRobbie]

Hi Everyone! I am in Houston as well.

[*Gina*]

I think Kate and I are going to start a journal for Biz, Gina. She is highly conflicted at the moment about what she wants, what she likes. They aren't completely "married" to the idea of Oct. 27th, 2007. Mostly she would like something sleek and classy, maybe something Italian based because he loves the Sopranos. She mentioned something gangster-ish, maybe flapper style. :dunno:

Perfect. :) SA would be a good place to have a gangster-ish wedding. :laugh3:


just kidding


I can't wait to see her journal! :)

[blondelildevil]

Bleh... this Texas weather is driving me nuts!!! It was over 105 yesterday!!!

[Lela]

Hey Texans! I'm from Houston-ish- Katy, to be exact. And may I say, I'm loving this weather Houston's been having lately. Sorry to all you Dallas ladies- I know it's stinkin' hot up here- but I was actually a little bit COLD sitting downtown waiting for a bus today! It's wonderful!

[blondelildevil]

Lela!!!!! YOU FOUND US!!!

[*Sarah*]

:hiya: Hi Lela!
I'm from Houston too!

Houston area ladies: Anyone going to the Bridal Extravaganza at the GRB this weekend?

[Sk8ermaiden]

I might!

[*Sarah*]

My mom and sister are going to be in town from Michigan so we're planning to go for a little while.

[dolphincc]

Last weekend DH and I went to the Riverwalk for a mini vaca. We stayed at the Omni Mansions Del Rio. It was horrible. Everything is old, dirty and hot. Apparently they will renovate next year.

[Lela]

I went to the Bridal Extravaganza last Sunday. We went in January, too, and we went on Saturday- whoa, Sunday is the day to go. There were more vendors there in January- I don't know if that's because they come only for Saturdays so I just missed them this month, or if it was because the vendors come in the winter to get the summer brides and then not as many brides go in the summer because they're already married. Either way, it was pretty fun- except I had a migraine and was miserable.

Apparantly I like dashes today- they're quite useful.

Hey Houstonians- any of you going to the Bridal Preview International showcase? I heard about them at the extravaganza and they called me and I'm going to the show purely for the "no obligation" free trip. Anybody else get a call from them?

[blondelildevil]

I'm going to a bridal show on Sunday! I'll probably be goin by myself :( Never any fun that way... anyone wanna go with? hehe

[*Sarah*]

I went to the Extravaganza on the Saturday. It was really packed but we had a good time. Since the wedding's in Michigan, most of the vendors weren't very useful to me but it was nice just to be able to do something wedding-y with my mom and sister.

No one from Bridal Preview International has contacted me. Unless that's the same as the celebrity china people who left a gazillion messages for me.

Christina - sorry to hear your hotel was :yuck: Did you still get to some fun stuff??

[Lela]

I got Celebrity China AND Bridal Preview International. We only did the BPI one. I'm looking forward to when we have enough money to fly to the Bahamas, Dominican, or Mexico for that hotel stay... at least that never expires, right? And when we get rich- you know, win the lottery that we never play- we're so going to buy the waterless, greasless cookware they showed us.

Anyway, I really posted to say guess what- when I went to the extravaganza a couple of weeks ago, I actually WON something! I got this letter that said "Sunday's winner of the complementary teeth whitening home (bleaching) service was Lela." The next sentence says "Although your name was not drawn for the complementary...." I was really confused. Turns out I won but they don't send out personalized letters even to the winners. So, cool- I get my teeth whitened! :D

[blondelildevil]

Thats cool Lela! The only thing I've won from a bridal show was a $100 gift certificate for a tiara. I love going to those things just to see if I can win! :)

[*Sarah*]

Where are all the Texas ladies? What's everyone been up to??

[Sk8ermaiden]

I have been on a wedding planning tear! I have booked everyone but the DJ!

[*Sarah*]

Wow Kellie! Way to go!!

The DJ is just about the only thing I do have booked!! You're smokin' me! :hehe:

[Sk8ermaiden]

Who did you book for your DJ?

[Sk8ermaiden]

Oh, nm...your wedding is in Michigan, isn't it?

My family is all from Michigan. What city are you getting married in?

[*Sarah*]

Yep, getting married in MI. We are getting married in East Lansing. Where's your family from?

[Sk8ermaiden]

My mom is from Holt (my grandma still lives there), my dad is from Shelby Township, and his side of the family is from the tip of the thumb area - Caseville. Every other person I bump into up there has my last name! :lol:

[TeenieBeanie]

WOW I haven't checked in here for a long time! LOL!!

How's everyone doing?

I've been messing around with favor ideas & such for our renewal. We bought our server set this past Sat at Things Remembered. It's SO beautiful & I'm pleased with the purchase 100%. We're going to buy the matching toasting glasses next month. We will then take both the server set & toasting glasses in to be engraved when our renewal date gets closer. And I think that's just about it. :)

[blondelildevil]

Awww Athena, I'm jealous! I miss all the wedding planning :(

[aubreyandkelly]

I'M FROM HOUSTON!!! :jump4joy:


when and where are ya'll houstonians getting married? i wonder if any of us have the same vendors!!

[*Sarah*]

I'm not gonna be too helpful because although I live in Houston, I'm getting married back in my hometown in Michigan.

Welcome to the Texas board! :wavey:

[aubreyandkelly]

Thanks Sarah!

How many of you guys grew up in Houston? Who migrated?

[TeenieBeanie]

Hi aubreyandkelly! Welcome to the Texas boards!! :)

[blondelildevil]

As sad as it sounds... I've NEVER been to Houston!!!

[TeenieBeanie]

NEVER BEEN TO HOUSTON!!!! OMG Amanda where have you been!!! LOL! J/K :p

I've been to Houston a couple of times. The most recent was to George Strait's concert. We had a blast & George was awesome as always!

[Renny]

I lived there for about a year, or less, when I was like 6 or 7..... but I am a TX girl born and bred ;)

[*Ashley*]

I was born and raised in Houston! I grew up in the suburb of Kingwood -- it's up North, my parents still live there :) My wedding date is June 2, 2007. We're getting married at Sacred Heart Co Cathedral downtown on Pierce and our reception is at the Houston Club on Rusk street (literally so close you could spit on it, LOL). Our vendors are: Cake Affiars, The Linen House, The Lancaster Hotel (we get a free room there with our reception package at the Houston Club because our wedding is so friggin' big, oye -- over 250 people are invited but hopefully they won't all come!), Fountains of Chocolate (it's out of Kingwood), Flowers by Janice, I bought my dress at Brickhouse Bridal in the Woodlands and our Videographer/DJ is pete's Mobile DJ and our photographer is Unique Images!

I'm so excited!

[Renny]

I got a postcard today about a bridal show on 10/22/06 and thought I'd share my promo code for anyone who wants free tickets.

to get the tickets go to http://www.greatbridalexpo.com/TicketsPurchase.asp
fill out your info and use this code BTBFT

I don't know if the code will work for the other cities that have shows but you can try.

anyways just thought I'd pass it along :D

[blondelildevil]

I got one of those too! I doubt I'll be going anyways! lol

[Renny]

I think me and mom are. it would be a nice day out :D

[Stacey]

I got one :) I might go with my MIL or SIL

[sweetiez]

i just have to say im from Minnesota... u betcha!!!
I LOVEEE how you people talk !!! U have SUCH an accent! haha

[*Ashley*]

LOL, see I could translate your post Amber -- "Hey y'all! I'm from MN, yes sirree. I loooove how y'all talk down there! Y'all have such cute accents!"

It's really all about the y'all, don't you other TX ladies agree? It's seriously subconcious for me.

Anyhow, just to warn y'all if you haven't been to a bridal show yet -- it's overwhelmed a bit, but good to go to because you get lots of coupons and stuff. People are throwing stuff at you from every direction, so just be prepared for that. Make sure you go early because you'll need about 2-4 hours to go through it all, depending on how big it is :) we went to a smaller one and were still there for about 2 hours! Of course, that could have been because Michael went and wore a tuxedo shirt that was all the rave, haha.

[blondelildevil]

A tux shirt! haha I love bridal shows. Theyre the best. You can register for so much stuff.

But I totally agree about the y'all. When I'm angry at someone at work I get this reeaaaallllly strong country accent. :)

[Celeste&Bill]

:lol: I agree about the y'all. I don't think I have a southern drawl, but I do say y'all without even thinking about it!

[blondelildevil]

Celeste!! Youve been hiding from us. hehe Oh my gosh your babies are too cute!

[Celeste&Bill]

Heehee, yeah, I've been a bit busy. I've either been on bedrest or in the hospital since August.

But the boys are here now! very tired :sleepy:

[blondelildevil]

Wow this thread has been dead for a while...

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!!!!

[Renny]

I totally forgot about it... bad me :lol:

mine was great, how was yours?

[blondelildevil]

Christmas was great... everything has been great lately!!!

[Jaime]

Okay, I just had to post this!

I was scrolling through the forum list and I thought this said "Texas BLONDES"

I thought to myself "Boy, they are really narrowing down this thread, aren't they?" :laugh3:

Then I noticed it was actually brides, not blondes! :rofl:

[Renny]

Okay, I just had to post this!

I was scrolling through the forum list and I thought this said "Texas BLONDES"

I thought to myself "Boy, they are really narrowing down this thread, aren't they?" :laugh3:

Then I noticed it was actually brides, not blondes! :rofl:

:pointlaugh:

[aubreyandkelly]

:laugh3: I've been neglecting this board.

Shame on me.
But I'm here again!!

[blondelildevil]

Okay, I just had to post this!

I was scrolling through the forum list and I thought this said "Texas BLONDES"

I thought to myself "Boy, they are really narrowing down this thread, aren't they?" :laugh3:

Then I noticed it was actually brides, not blondes! :rofl:



HAHAHAHAHA That was too funny.... I can still post in here right?? :)

[blondelildevil]

Where are all my Texas peoples at??

[Candy]

I'm new.....moved to Austin in June but got married in Wisconsin. I was wondering if there were any Texas gals around.

Candy

[*Sarah*]

Hi Candy! I'm in Houston, originally from Michigan though. That's where I'm getting married.

How do you like Texas??

[PeanutbttrnKelli]

howdy yall!

[*Ashley*]

Hi there!

[Renny]

HI!

[blondelildevil]

Awww I miss all the fun wedding planning... oh well! Maybe one day again right??

[Renny]

One day I'm sure you'll be planning again and next time it will be with your prince charming ;)

[Renny]

Well it's been forever since anyone gave some love to our little TX thread... so how is everyone?

Also for anyone near Austin I am looking for a nice yet laid back restaurant for our anniversary dinner/vow renewal reception next year. We are thinking of renewing our vows at Chapel Dulcinea at Wizard Academy so something within decent driving distance would be nice. We don't really need someplace that rents a large space because we will be having a very small event and a restaurant with a private room would work perfect.

Thanks for any tips.

[*Ashley*]

What about the Oasis on Lake Travis? Not sure if the Wizard Academy is in the boondocks or not, but the Oasis is 29 miles from it according to Mapquest :) The Oasis has a GORGEOUS view of Lake Travis. That might be too great a distance between the two, but it's great, nonetheless.

Hula Hut is 15 miles. That would be really laid back. It's on Lake Austin.

You know where you go too? El Arroyo downtown on I want to say 9th street. GREAT Margaritas, and the food isn't half bad (hit or miss, like most mexican food). Serano's is a great Mexican restaurant and their fajitas are AWESOME. Those are everywhere in Austin :)

ETA: Beth! On of my good friends/bridesmaid's is going there for her brother's wedding! I'll ask her where they're doing dinner afterwards (she's an event planner). That site is GORGEOUS!

[Renny]

Ashley- Thanks soooo much for all the info :D. I found the site from someone else posting about it on here and well I've fallen in love with it. I honestly wish I had found it before and then we would have gotten married there to start with. I think within a 30 minute driving time to a restraurant is reasonable.

[Candy]

Hmm....good info. I'm new to Austin, well I've been living here almost a year, and I've only heard of Hula Hut. Maybe I'll have to check those other places out for a nice dinner with DH.

Going to Z Tejas for an Anniversary dinner tonight! Can't believe it's been a year already.

Anyone else in Austin?

Candy

[Renny]

Happy Anniversay Candy!

I've only been to Austin a few times years ago but it is a awesome city to visit.

[*Ashley*]

Ooo Z Tejas has great food! Michael and I ate there when we first started dating back when we were both at UT :)

You DEFINITELY need to check out El Arroyo -- And CHUY'S -- Chuy's is awesome. Be sure to ask for the jalapeño ranch -- it's so good I swear it's laced with crack (not TOO spicy either :))

[Candy]

I love Chuy's. Especially the creamy jalapeno dip! So addicting (maybe it is drug laced... hehe). We had a really nice waiter the last time we were there and he gave us a small container of dip to take home.

Z Tejas was very good, though we thought a little overpriced and very loud even though it was only half full.

Gumbo's in Round Rock (though I think there's one downtown too) was very good. (white table cloth cajun food)

Candy

[blondelildevil]

Hi everyone! This thread looks a little lonely!!

[blondelildevil]

It finally stopped raining for 2 days!! :)

[*Sarah*]

Not here!! It downpoured yesterday around 5 or 6 o'clock. I was working in the Astros box office and fans were getting drenched!!!

[*Ashley*]

Oh my GOSH Sarah, wasn't that ridiculous?! I was taking a nap, and the thunder woke me up!

[Candy]

Last summer (my first summer in Texas) nothing but 100+ degrees, sun and massive drought. This year not 100 everyday yet (YEAH!!!!!) but super humid and massive freak downpours. This is a weird state I tell you.

Candy

[blondelildevil]

We havent even hit 100 yet!!

[blondelildevil]

How are all my Texas girls doing!?

Who else is loving this 70-80 degrees in December?!

[bri'sgrl]

i live in texas i'm from WI i moved out here Nov.10th

[*Ashley*]

I'm SICK of this stupid weather. It's December for crying out loud! I want it to be cold again.

[jenn2350]

I don't know when your cold weather will get there Ashley but I know ours got here yesterday. We hit a high of 82 on Saturday and our high yesterday was 49. :wow:

It looks like up here it will be in the 40s and rainy all week and finally warm up this weekend. I know they've been having a bad ice storm in Oklahoma...I wish just a little of it would make it down here.

DH works for TXDOT and he drives a sand truck when it ices. I want atleast one good overtime paycheck before the baby gets here. :giggle:
The only thing that sucks is that he works in 12 hour shifts maybe longer so if he does work I have to go be babysat by someone in case I go into labor.

Ok...my vent is over carry on, lol.

[Candy]

i live in texas i'm from WI i moved out here Nov.10th

I did the same move about a year and a half ago. I'm from Madison and now living in Austin. How about you?

Candy

[blondelildevil]

I just want this yucky rain to leave! I think its supposed to be raining the next few days...

[bri'sgrl]

I did the same move about a year and a half ago. I'm from Madison and now living in Austin. How about you?

Candy

Joshua,tx i live in i'm from kenosha

[bri'sgrl]

other places that are good is a place here in joshua called napoli's
china doll in clebourne
pulido's in clebournre
caddo's in clebourne

[*Sarah*]

What are all the Texas gals doing for NYE? :party3:

[jenn2350]

What are all the Texas gals doing for NYE? :party3:

DH and I will probably be asleep by midnight, lol. I will be hoping I go into labor.

[blondelildevil]

Greg and I ended up going to Red Hot and Blue for dinner... then going back to his place and taking down the christmas tree and passing out.

We woke up just before midnight to say YAY and then went back to sleep!

:)

[*Ashley*]

I was sick in the minor emergency clinic the morning of New Years eve so you can imagine how the rest of the day/night went -- I slept.

We WERE supposed to go to the Crystal Ballroom with our friends and have a BLAST, but that didn't pan out. *sigh*

[blondelildevil]

Awww Sorry Ashley.

BTW... I love your new picture... your hair looks super cute!

[*Sarah*]

DH and I went to one of our favorite places in Midtown. Other than the girl who kept pulling a Britney for the entire bar to see and the champagne that was shot at my head, we had a really good time! :teehee:

[bri'sgrl]

we watched animal planet til midnight:giggle:

[*Sarah*]

Anyone have big plans for the weekend?

Our #1 priority is to put all the Christmas stuff away :( Maybe take the puppy to the dog park before he goes to get a bath :giggle:

[*Ashley*]

DH and I went to one of our favorite places in Midtown. Other than the girl who kept pulling a Britney for the entire bar to see and the champagne that was shot at my head, we had a really good time! :teehee:

Where did y'all go Sarah? I swear we've probably seen each other out sometime. We go to Pub Fiction a lot, but I personally like Front Porch and Woodrows as well :) We're going to eat at Fish tonight -- YUMMY!!!

And thanks Amanda -- sick was no fun and thank you for the comment on the avatar -- I need to clean it up at home, I tried to darken it at work because the picture itself is really bright.

Big plans -- no, just going to go hit up the VS Semi-annual sale!

[*Sarah*]

We went to Christian's Tailgate...we like to go on Saturdays and watch karoake and I looooove their burgers. We go to the Wet Spot every once in a while to watch Spartan games b/c that's where MSU alumni meet up. We usually end up at Buffalo Wild Wings because they are a corporate sponsor for UH Athletics and we get a bunch of free gift certificate things.

[*Ashley*]

Oh yes we've probably definitely crossed paths :) If I see you in public and I run up to you, maybe we should make up a secret handshake :p

I love Christian's burgers -- they're SO good. I like their chicken sandwiches too! I love BW3's as well, but my hubby isn't a huge fan, boo :(

[bri'sgrl]

we're probably gonna move more stuff into our place and keep planning our wedding how are you feeling ashley?

[*Ashley*]

Much, much better -- than you for asking!!

[bri'sgrl]

Much, much better -- than you for asking!!

that's good
your welcome

[blondelildevil]

I've never been to Houston... Greg has some old college friends that live out there and hes always wanting to go visit them.

We might have to plan a lil get together or something

[*Sarah*]

That sounds like fun!!!

[*Ashley*]

Ooo I'm in!! Give me some Mexican food and good conversation and I'm there!

[*Sarah*]

Ooooh! I've been craving Mexican food lately!! :drool:

[*Ashley*]

I had it on Saturday night at El Patio in midtown -- I've fully decided I hate their food. Their blue margaritas and chips, salsa and queso are it on what's good. There was a bachelorette party there and I told the girl congratulations and her friend was like "oh my God that's so nice!!" LOL -- I hope she got it a lot that night :)

[blondelildevil]

Mmmmm Mexican food... hehe

[bri'sgrl]

mmmmmm mexican food

[TeenieBoggs]

Just wanted to say hi to all the TX gals!!!

[blondelildevil]

Hey Athena!!

[TeenieBoggs]

Hi Amanda! How've you been girl!!

[blondelildevil]

I'm doing pretty great! I just need to find a job haha

[TeenieBoggs]

LOL! Yeah I know what you mean. Well I don't need to work, but it does get kinda boring during the day doin not much but surfin the web.

[beachyarmygal]

Hi! I am a texas girl too, I dunno if I posted in here before LOL

[TeenieBoggs]

Hi & welcome to the TX board! I see your from Corpus, love the place. :)

[Renny]

WB Athena!

[TeenieBoggs]

TY Beth! It's good to be back!!

[beachyarmygal]

:) I love it here too. I have my days where I hate it, but you gotta make the best of it! lol And i was born here and have never left...well besides to travel to a few places.

[blondelildevil]

How are all my Texas girls doing??



Who is ready for summer!?

[DeeGeeBride2Be2009]

Hey y'all! LOL! What parts of Texas do we have here? I'm out in Huntsville (only for college) and will be living in either Pearland, Humble or The Woodlands once I get married.

[TeenieBoggs]

Hi & welcome to the TX board! :)

I'm from the Georgetown area, so central TX for me.

Amanda, I'm SO ready for summer!! Well, as long as it's not crazy, fry an egg on the sidewalk kinda hot. :p

[blondelildevil]

Technically im in Grand Prairie. It's right between Dallas and Fort Worth.


Athena - RIGHT!! I was watching Who's Wedding is it Anyways on TV yesterday and it had Donnie Brown on it. He was doing a wedding in June... outside... in Dallas. All I could think was "Who in the heck is that crazy to want to have an outside wedding in JUNE.... IN TEXAS!???"

[*Sarah*]

I'm in Houston...and I'm enjoying the weather right now and would be fine if it stayed similar to this. But that could be because I was silly and got pregnant at just the right time to be huge in the hottest part of the year!!!

[TeenieBoggs]

LOL! Sarah, just about all my SIL and my step sister have been pregnant in the summer. They were all SO miserable because they were SO huge and at the end of their pregnancy which made them uncomfortable in the first place. All I know is IF the good Lord bless Gene and I with a baby and it's during the heat of the summer, you can beat my butt will be staying indoors with the AC set on freezing. :laugh3:

[*Sarah*]

staying indoors with the AC set on freezing. :laugh3:

This is my plan exactly!!!

[blondelildevil]

hehe You guys are funny...

I really don't know how this summer is going to be. Some are just EXTREMELY hot and then some aren't. I'm hoping it's one of those "not so hot" summers. :)

[TeenieBoggs]

Girl I'm with you there! I'm SO miserable when it's freakin crazy hot out. Plus my poor baby works out in a rock quarry so freakin crazy hot weather is bad for him.

[blondelildevil]

So how are my Texas girls doing????

[*Sarah*]

I'm melting...I don't know if its just cuz' I'm pregnant but this summer already seems WAY warmer than the past few!!

[km]

I wish I could say it is HOT where I live,,,, you guys are sooooo lucky.........

[blondelildevil]

Yeah it does feel a lot warmer than normal... and we haven't even hit the "hot" weather yet!

[foronceinmylife]

Wanting to jump in.. Texas bride here :)

[*Sarah*]

Hello & Welcome!! :wavey:

In what part of Texas do you live?

[foronceinmylife]

I'm located in the Texas panhandle. So way up north from you :)

[*Sarah*]

Oh, you sure are!!

Are you a native Texan? I'm originally from Michigan so I'm a Texan by choice I guess you could say :giggle:

[foronceinmylife]

Native. I've lived in Florida briefly on an internship and also in New Mexico for about 2 years but I came back to Texas. Good thing because about a year later I met my future husband :)

[blondelildevil]

From one Amanda to another.... Welcome! :)

[foronceinmylife]

From one Amanda to another.... Welcome! :)

ha, thanks! :twirl:

[TeenieBoggs]

Hi Amanda!! :)

[blondelildevil]

I hope all my southern Texas girls are okay!!!

[foronceinmylife]

Oh I know! This is so crazy. Hope everyone is ok.

[Celeste&Bill]

I'm located in the Texas panhandle. So way up north from you :)

Where in the panhandle?


I hope the Galveston/Houston ladies are ok!! My BIL is here from Port Arthur. I haven't heard anything about his area.

[blondelildevil]

Wow... Texas has sure been having some crazy weather!!

Wednesday I was running around in shorts and yesterday it was 50 degrees! High in my area today is 45.


Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!!!

[bri'sgrl]

weather's been weird warm one day cold the next don't know how to dress really.hope ya'll had a nice Thanksgiving

[blondelildevil]

Hey Melinda! Good to see you back on the boards!

[bri'sgrl]

thank you i've been coming to the library to come on here:)

[Mrs.Brooks]

Ok ladies-- random question.

Has anyone been/lived in Midland? Would you be ok with moving there?

I'm a Dallas girl through and through and asides from Houston and San Antonio I don't know how I'd feel about moving anywhere else. :dontknow: Any insight is appreciated!

[blondelildevil]

I haven't been there since I was about 10 years old... all I remember was that it was boring. But then again... what isn't boring to a 10 year old ya know?


Sorry I'm not much help!

[*Sarah*]

:laugh3:
Three men were sitting together bragging about how they had given their new wives chores. The first man had married a woman from OHIO and had told her that she was going to do the dishes and house cleaning. It took a couple of days, but on the third day he came home to see a clean house and dishes washed and put away.

The second man had married a woman from KENTUCKY. He had given his wife orders that she was to do all the cleaning, dishes, and the cooking. The first day he didn't see any results, but the next day he saw it was better. By the third day, he saw his house was clean the dishes were done, and there was a huge dinner on the table.

The third man had married a beautiful girl from Texas. He told her that her duties were to keep the house cleaned, dishes washed, lawn mowed, laundry washed, and hot meals on the table for every meal. He said the first day he didn't see anything, the second day he didn't see anything, but by the third day some of the swelling had gone down and he could see a little out of his left eye enough to fix himself a sandwich and load the dishwasher.

[blondelildevil]

So who is loving this weather we are having?? Rain one minute, sun the next!!!

I just looked at the 10 day forecast and it's calling for scattered t-storms with 60% chance of rain on the 15th (16th not available yet). I'm hoping it changes ...

[*Sarah*]

We're forecasted to be in the 90s for the next 5 days!! :sun:


Dallas area ladies - We're planning to do a weekend vacay in Dallas the last weekend of May. Already planning to catch a Rangers game - what are some other good, 8-month-old-friendly things to do? I think we'll be coming in Friday, game Friday night or Saturday, go home Saturday night or Sunday morning/afternoon.

[blondelildevil]

Oh sounds like fun! My neighbor plays 2nd base for the Rangers :)

I'll try to think of some things... might not be great ideas since I haven't really done anything with kids... but I'll try!!!

[blondelildevil]

OK so I thought of a few different things... depends on what you are really looking for.

Dallas Arboretum (where we had our engagement pictures done)
Fort Worth Botanical Gardens
Dallas World Aquarium - I love this place... so many really neat things and there are usually a lot of little kids around
FTW/Dallas Zoo

FH even mentioned NRH20 - I told him that the baby might be a little too small for that kind of thing.... I'm not sure if they have many kid-friendly things or not.

[*Sarah*]

What is NRH20?

[blondelildevil]

NRH20 is a waterpark located in North Richland Hills. I've never been there, but a few people I know have been and enjoyed it.

http://www.nrh2o.com/