Its been too long...

I know it has been a while...where has the time gone? i can't believe it is almost June... here are some recent pics of my trip to Dallas and Colorado for Lynn and Thomas' wedding...


I love this little girl...Kennedy!


My best friend and now Mom to Kennedy Wood...so fun!



The newly married Thomas and Lynn Bain at their wedding in Estes Park, Colorado! We had such a great weekend!

A little perspective on my life...

So today, i came across this article on msn.com. I thought i would so a little checklist on how i have done so far...

Single-Girl Things to Do Before Lu Gets Married


1. Date a guy who's totally wrong for you just because he has amazing abs. No i haven't done this...but if i meet someone soon with amazing abs who asks me on a date, I have a second reason to say yes...

2. Collect at least six country stamps on your passport, including one from a place that until recently you didn't even know existed Let's see: only got a passport 2 years ago...so far, i've got Brazil, Ethiopia and that is it...i was kinda confused about where Ethiopia was in Africa, so i guess that counts as not knowing it existed...i will use that one until i go to Madagascar...which until i was in Africa did not realize it existed...thanks tca geography!

3. Embrace feminine decor. Check! My room is painted Pink! the article literally says: "Don't go so far as to paint the walls pink — that'll freak out any guy who sets foot in your place"...however, I am not scared...bring it on! i have always wanted a pink room!

4. Take advantage of the whole bed Check...based on the indention in the middle of my mattress, i would say i have this one covered! Now, i guess I need to buy a new mattress...

5. Spend an embarrassing amount of money on a designer bag you love or heels that make you feel incredibly sexy I can't do this one just yet...I have however bought designer jeans which i think should count for this one...check!

6. Learn how to change a tire and work a drill. Tire - NO...I call one of the 6 guys i work with for that; Drill - need to own one before i figure out how to work one.

7. Slip one of those furry covers on the toilet Absolutely NOT! I don't like these things...they remind me of my grandparent's house growing up...and they were always mauve colored...no way...

8. Get a grip on your dough Working on this one...can we just count me doing my own taxes this year as a check for this one?

9. Have your dad take you out to dinner as often as possible If only my dad lived in the same town as me this one would be so easy...I do hit up the parentals when they come to visit and when i go home...so check!

10. Want a cat? Heed this advice: Buy it now First off - No, i do not want a cat. Second, i have a bunny and that is all i can handle right now...and by handle, I mean, i do nothing...it hates me and has bitten me twice...no more pets for me.

11. If all you feel like eating for dinner is ice cream and diet soda, buy a cone and pop a Coke This one i can definitely check off...it happens more frequently than not!

12. Use tons of hot water in the a.m. CHECK!

13. Take your celeb crush to the max No comment....but Check!

14. Plan your fantasy wedding If you know me at all...let's say it together....CHECK!

15. Start a pleasure ritual that a change in your relationship status can't disturb Pedicures - check; massages - check; shopping therapy - check

16. Set up your home in a way that fits your needs If this means I can keep my room as messy as I want to and no one can say anything to me about it...then...check! But, it annoys me, so I am going to clean it when i get home tonight!

Well, if you are still reading...you might be crazy! But I will say that being single does have its perks sometimes! :)

Baby Brother is Engaged!

I just wanted to say congrats to my little brother who got engaged last night to his girlfriend of over 2 years, fellow Aggie class of '09, and all around great girl, Ashley Albrect! We are so excited to add another girl to our family and could not have asked for a sweeter one than Ashley. They plan to get married after they graduate next May! Can't wait for another Texas wedding! Yeah!



Ryan popping the big question!


The future Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Smith

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mom and Dad!

Today my parents are celebrating their 32nd wedding anniversary! That seems like such a LONG time to me. They are still so sweet to each other after all these years! I am so blessed to be their daughter and hope that someday I will get to be celebrating that many years with my best friend! Love you Mom and Dad!

Back to Texas for a quick trip...

This past weekend i got to go back to Dallas to celebrate Easter with my family and friends! Last year on this same weekend, my cousin Matt married Seema (only it was 2 weeks BEFORE Easter) so i didn't come back for Easter last year...i got to go to Hilton Head with my roomie Cori, which was fun but i was excited to spend this year back in Dallas with the Smith/Curry Crew...here are some highlights...it does look like i spent most of my time with babies but that is what happens when friends have babies and you live out of state...you gotta eat up that time you are there with them!



Cade (my cousin Zach and Chelsea's little boy) searching for eggs inside! :)



My brother Ryan and I at Easter


With my sister Kim at Easter lunch.


Ali, Sarah (with Kennedy) and me outside the delicious Potbelly's!


My sweet friend Ali's little girl Kennedy! Love her so much!



My good friend Sarah's little niece Brylie...so precious!


Marisa and I at the Mavs game! (we lost...ugh...again)

It was a really fun weekend...so sad i didn't take pictures with my other friends i got to see too....John and Ginny, Erin, Jen, Lori, Lynn and Kerri...sorry guys...love you though! Until next time I get back to Texas...love from North Carolina! :)

Blonde or Brunette...

As a Blonde...here are my celeb look alikes...



Now as a Brunette...here they are...



Observations:
1. As a brunette, my celebs are way OLDER! what's up with that?
2. Is it weird that one of the blonde celebs is named Kim Smith (and is NOT my sister?)
3. Do i seriously look like ashley olsen...she is definitely 10 years younger than me! what in the world?
4. Wait...now i just saw Dakota Fanning as a celeb lookalike...she is 20 years younger than me! whatever...
5. And sally field is super old...maybe they meant back in the day when she was the young flying nun in that movie...let's hope that is what they meant!
5. Anyway, i am dying my hair blonde again immediately!

Geography 101...

So...my friend Sarah and I always try and play the "name all 50 states" game when we are on long road trips together...sounds easy right? well, i must have slept through geography in elementary school because i always forget some of the more "random" states. Needless to say, this game stumped me the first time i did it...couldn't remember 3 states (Nebraska, Maryland, Connecticut)...seriously, i was embarrassed! I tried to redeem myself by trying it again and was awarded the following certificate as proof that i am not an idiot! awesome...

In 3m 19s

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