2011 Houston Auto Show

This is one event we have been going to since we have been in the Houston Area. Sorry to say, it's not getting better every year. This was one of those 'off' years.

This year the program was free so we got one

A concept Corvette Stingray

BBB Shower aka Baby Boy Bollman

Early this morning, Aedin and I eagerly awaited the arrival of Taylor, Mrs. James, and Emily.(Aedin had spent the night) They were meeting us here and I was driving all of us to Austin for the shower. We met up with Annemarie at a Starbucks before going to Laura's home. Annemarie treated us all to a beverage and we visited until the clock almost struck 1. Then I gave Annemarie the key to drive us there so she would have more room than trying to squeeze in the back seat.

Alas I was remiss in not bringing my camera; but Taylor stepped up to the plate and lent me her photographs. Thank you, Taylor, and kudos to Erika and Aedin for taking the other photos with Annemarie's camera.

What a nice greeting

The wonderful array of food for our afternoon repast ~  the owl cupcakes were so cute

Upper left ~ Annemarie flanked by the hostesses with the mostestesses Erika, Laura, Renae

Bottom center ~ Annemarie relaxing with Dylin, Ava (Laura's oldest daughter), and Aedin ~ Laura has triplet 14 month old daughters as well

Erika, Laura, and Renae showered Annemarie and BBB with love and a wonderful party with family and friends

Aedin's Ninth ~ A Family Affair

The invitation arrived from Erika via e-mail. What else would one expect in this world of instant messaging except I don't text so she had to send it via e-mail.

We will be hosting a dinner party at our home Friday for Aedin's birthday and would love if you could make it. Appetizers at 7... Dinner to follow.

The menu is as follows:

Appetizers:

Fruit tray -strawberries, blackberries, raspberries & bananas

Wheat thins, saltines w/cheese

Main Dish:

Bologna, mashed potatoes & cheese

Sides:

Still to be determined

Dessert:

Cookie cake for Aedin

Birthday cake still to be determined

As you can see, it will surely be a festive evening filled with fine dining. Please let me know if you would like to come!

Erika :)

Aedin opening gift from Grandma and Papa Sneed ~ a Target gift card and a friendship bracelet  kit

Olsin coming in for a Happy Birthday kiss ~ Picture made by Dylin for Aedin

Erika drew the picture and Dylin volunteered to be the elephant ~ WOW, a Nook!!

Enjoying bologna w/mashed potatoes and melted cheese ~ Lighting the candles ~ Making a wish

Cuteness and Yum - an Owl and a Pie

Today was a big day for Taylor. She cut out the pattern pieces, then sewed, stuffed, and put the finishing touches on her second owl. She accomplished this solely on the sewing machine with the exception of the final whipped stitching that closed the stuffing opening. After lunch, she whipped up her first pecan pie which we enjoyed as soon as "O" the Owl's last stitch was secured.