So funny and TRUE!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r1CZTLk-Gk

Truffles....

The girls and I made truffles for the teachers for Valentine's Day. These were so fun to make and decorate....they were yummy too!

40 is the new 30!!!!

At least that is what a very wise friend told me when I turned 40!!! Ha!! Wow! How many times did Lisa have to blow out candles? We celebrated with gourmet homemade jello shots, a four layer homemade carrot cake (it was huge!!!) and traditional lava pudding cake in Johannesburg, South Africa! We had so much fun celebrating.....who wants to go next????

Good bye, dear friend....

Race for the cure

All of the girls at Christmas a few years ago

Tricia and I at my 40th

My dear friend, Tricia, lost her battle to cancer on December 4th. I still can't believe it as I sit here and write the words. It just doesn't seem fair that a 49 year old mother of 3 should lose her life. She was a wonderful friend....someone who I admired and loved for so many reasons. She was a spiritual leader, a trusted confidante and a dedicated mother. She will be missed by me and so many others who loved her. God Bless you, my friend....you were one of a kind.

Flying PINK!!!

For the past few years my airline has been raising money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Every year it grows and more money is raised. The employee volunteers sell tshirts that can be worn on weekend domestic flights. The "pink boutiques" also sell Mel's friends bracelets, keychains and other various breast cancer awareness items. Last year, they added pink ties for the guys and pink pocket puffs for the girls. This year, they added a pink dress and pink turtleneck for the girls. The dress was a limited edition and only 275 were made. Of course, I had to have one. We also sell pink lemonade on the airplane so passengers can participate in this wonderful fundraiser. I can't wait to see how much money we raise this year!!

Dublin, Ireland

TK and I at the Temple Pub in Dublin.

We had help with the drinking of these beers!

I love Dublin....the beer.....the food......the people.....did I mention the beer?

With my seniority number, I am often assigned this trip because it is not considered to be desirable. However, I really like going there. Hubby and I honeymooned in Ireland although we didn't really spend a lot of time in Dublin. Our favorite spot was Kinsale which is on the southern tip. It is a beautiful spot. The people are very friendly, the food is yummy comfort dishes and there is nothing better than a guiness on tap in Ireland. I think I have mentioned this before? Beer on the brain.....A certain friend of mine has advised me to stay away from it because it is not good for the ole beer belly so of course it is all I want!

The Ring...

Shawna with RC Slocum after receiving her ring!

How exciting.....receiving a ring from Texas A&M is a big deal. Shawna and Patrick just happened to see the coach after she received her ring that day. Isn't this pic so cute?