Mexican Train

I had to work today, and Chris did as well. I noticed that my inspection sticker on my car was expired so Chris offered to get my new one, the only drawback here was that I had to drive his truck to and from work. It shouldn't be a big deal because it is a stick shift, just like my Mazda 3, but it drives soooo much differently. The stick is much bigger, not to mention driving a truck is a lot different than driving a little car. I got over it though, and actually had fun driving it. After work, I went over to Mom's house, and Chris met me there. Chris spent some time with Rex, while I was able to run some errands with Mom, Mariah, and Yaya. It was really good just to spend some time with the women in my fam. When we returned to the house, Rex had dinner prepared, and Clara showed up. We ate yummy BBQ, veggies, potato wedges and had great conversation. Matthew was there too, and, of course, made us laugh like crazy. After dinner, Matt left, and we taught Clara how to play Mexican Train (a domino game). Needless to say, Clara learned very quickly, and she and Mom kicked my and Rex's butts!!! (Chris helped Mom and Clara, but didn't actually play). We had sooo much fun! We don't get to spend much time with Clara, so it was a treat to spend half the day with her.

Anyway, it was a great day, and I look forward to another great day tomorrow for the Super Bowl!

Beautiful Day

A few weeks ago, Chris and I visited Grannie (Chris's grandma) up in Kingsland. One morning we woke up and decided to have breakfast in Marble Falls (a neighboring town) at a really yummy little restaurant called The Bluebonnet Cafe. On our way there, I was so captivated by the beautiful clouds in the sky. I thought I would share what I saw.

Enjoy!

Team Shaw + 1

It is official: we have a new addition to Team Shaw!!!

Chris and I have our first PET!!!! For Christmas, my dear friend Nikki gave us a BETA FISH!!! I have been wanting one for a while to put in my ivy vase. When Chris and I came home last night from Austin, he was chilling on the bar in my vase!! I was ecstatic!

I thought because he was going to be in our kitchen, that I should name him something "kitchen-y", so I was going through all of my favorite foods (in my head), and then I thought it would be cool to name him after a spice. I immediately went to my spice rack, and the first spice I read was "Chili Flakes"!! Ha Ha Ha! I thought that was ridiculous, and overlooked it, but as I was laying in bed last night, I kept thinking about that name and laughing. Soooo I decided on "Chili Flakes" for his name. Totally gay, I know, but whatever, if you don't like it, get your own fish. By the way, he is red with a little bit of blue.


So no baby yet. We aren't really trying for a baby because we would like to realistically wait a couple years, but that is not to say that we aren't practicing!

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!!!!