Pinterest Inspired Bridal Shower For My BFF, Kalee!

So, here are a few inspired Pinterest DIY (do it yourself) projects we made for my very Best Friend, Kalee! She is marrying the love of her life, January 21, 2012.  The event took place at my Sister's wonderful Casa in New Mexico.  The day was cold and foggy, just perfect for a cozy shower with your favorite peeps and treats!

Turtles, just pretzels, rolos, and pecans!

I cut burlap strips to add decor to the mason jars, and it also
acted as a sleeve for the hot apple cider.

We had various chalkboards hung around with love quotes.

Our "Love Wreath." Now she can take it home and hang it up and read some sweet words of love
written by some wonderful people.

My dad and I made homemade dinner mints! They were so yummy!

This was our Carmel Apple Cider bar. We used cute labels on all of
our drink pitchers, tied with burlap string.

Lemon Curd Cake Balls

Our Citrus Mint water, next to the mint tray!

My favorite, the coffee bar!! We labeled all of our creamers and coffees so
you wouldn't have a crazy mixture of random flavors in your cup! 

Let us feast!

Guest book table

We all devoured this maple sugar, peppered bacon! (behind it, the joy vase was
a pinterest project created by my sister, Heidi)

Cotton Tree's were perfect for a winter Bridal Shower!

The Beautiful Bride to be!

Admiring her lovely gifts on display...

BFF and M.O.H.

Mothers/Daughters

"Hostess" with the Mostest

Some of the lovely Bridesmaids!

This is really happening, we are all so excited for the "RICH" Wedding!!

Kalee, and Boss Heidi!

BFF Mothers and Daughters, still going strong!

We love our Mama's!!!

I could just squeeze her guts out!!!

<3

Father of the Bride! (our favorite movie to watch is now really happening)

Groom Randal Rich is so sweet and came to help load all of their gifts!! Congratulations you two!!! Y'all can start your "happily ever after" you've always dreamed! 

Thanksgiving At The Horne's House

Chef Mummy  

Chef Poppy

Carrot concoction on the grill!
(tasted just like sweet potato casserole)

Grilled Turkey

Deviled Eggs w/Jalapenos

Sweet Potato's with Jalapenos and Heavy Cream

Grilled Brussels 

The Butter to inject into the Turkey
before frying!

After the butter is injected, rub that baby down with
mustard, and then coat with Creole seasoning by Tony Cacheres.

Rocco helped out too!

Ready to fry that sucker up!

We cooked ours for about 40mins!

Saying Grace... (I still peek around during prayer,
and I'm old enough to know better)

Time to FEAST!!!

My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach! 

Played a long fun game of Pictionary!

For a sweet treat and my Dad's Birthday Cake, I made a Cinderella Cake

Recipe, you should try it, it's taste just like  a pumpkin roll, but easier!

We sang Happy Birthday to my dad right when he arrived!

We caught him off guard!

Lovely Ladies of the Fam!

Food, Fellowship, and Fun!

Center Pieces by HB

My Sweet Pops!!!

Meggers and Me stuffing our faces!

Mom & Dad

Sis, broseph, and Canyon...

RD and Carson...

Gigi and Alan!

I had such a wonderful time with my beloved family! It was a new tradition being at Kerrie and Gregs new home and it was a success!  Lots of laughter, games, food, and memories to cherish! Thank you Lord for my family!!!

"PTL" Angels!

So, the story behind PTL, which stands for PRAISE THE LORD, came from my college days at Southwestern Assemblies of God University! I attended there for 4 years and learned so much about the Lord.  It is an amazing school if you are ready to seek more of God and to learn what He has to give you in life.  Our teachers and students would always say "PTL" to a praise report, good news, or just because of excitement!  I took this saying with me after I made Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader my first year in 2008.  I was in Group 3 and we were the PTL group, because I had my whole group always saying it.  Justine was my group leader for 2 years and she was our PTL MAMA, then Meredith, took over after Justine retired my 3rd year, and was our new PTL mama for group 4!  We also liked to be positive influences and pray in times of need and rejoice in times of praise!!  Our "PTL" carried through "most" other groups and still lives on thanks to Mia, Brittany, and Kelsi! So, PTL for all my PTL buddies!! I love you so much and so does Jesus! Give God the Glory, Honor, and Praise!!!

Merry and me at Family Night before first home game 2008!

Teenie and me at squad photo day 2009!

                                             

Tacky Christmas Party with my group leader and second! 

Kelsi and me after a halftime performance!

                                        

In the tunnel at practice!

In Mexico learning to be a Barista! 

After finals 2010!

Cowboys Christmas Party 2010

Cowboys Christmas Party 2009

My sweet and precious friend Mia requested an order of angels for her group she cheers with!  Being a DCC you are to bring a special gift to your group on game day. So, her game day was in November and had asked me to make a "DCC" Angel.  So we put our brains together and came up with this Sweet Darlin' Angel......

This was before Mia added her special quote and rhinestones to the painting.

Mia's group after they got there gifts!!!

Mia's PTL (Praise The Lord") Angel!!!!



Love & Cheers!!!


                                                               

"Sock" Rockin' It

So I might be a little obsessed with Pinterest! If you are not a member, you should be!

I have been trying to accomplish the high bun! You might have spotted a few peeps rockin' them....

So here is me attempting mine on a rushed day to work! (note this is before I found out about the "sock bun") I am still wondering if you have to have a specific head shape to wear this particular style??? Anybody know? I think my head is not round enough! Oh well, I guess I will keep wearing it until my sister or someone with guts says "you do not need to be wearing that bun!"

After a couple hours on Pinterest, I found this!!!!

 SO, now I get the idea and try it, I'd say it looks a little more put together, don't ya think!?

Here is another way to try the sock bun and looks just as full and round!!! 

"So thank you Pinterest for helping me feel creative, even though I have been sitting at my computer the last 3 hours."