Wine Barn

A couple of weekends ago we did something super fun and different.  Emily had bought a Groupon to the 'Wine Barn' out by Bashor for 10 people.  Seeing as though it was located far away and we would be 'tasting' wine for 2 hours, we decided that it would probably best to have some sort of transportation.  We booked a limo and we were ready to rock.

When I received the email confirmation from the limo company, I noticed there was a bold paragraph at the end stating the rules.  No standing out of the sunroof and any articles of clothing left behind are not their problem.  No flashing from the top of the limo... we get it. 

The Wine Barn was SO cute and quaint.  We were the only group there so we got a good run down of the wine... and multiple re-fills.

The provided lots of appetizers that paired with each type of wine.

I wish we could have seen the vineyard, but it was dark and cold.  I would love to visit when it's nicer out, they have live music and free tastings on the weekends.

We had extra time to drive around afterwards so we decided to make a stop at The Cashew for a quick drink.

Pouring wine in a moving vehicle is not the easiest thing.  It results in ivory coats looking tie-dyed.  You have been warned.

We ended the night back at our house for some games and night caps.

I wish we could do this every weekend!

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Scotty McCreery, The Band Perry, and Brad Paisley

Last Thursday I headed down to the Sprint Center with my mom, aunts, and cousin to see Brad Paisley.  I didn't know until the week of that Scotty McCreery and The Band Perry were opening!

We hit up Willie's before the concert for some bevs (and chili cheese chips).  I love my family.

Before the concert these 3 middle school girls sitting in front of us asked if we cared if they stood up during Scotty McCreery.  We said that was fine, and the second he walked on stage they started screaming at the top of their lungs.  I was expecting them to start crying at any point in time.  It was adorable.  Adorable until we realized that the one girl right in front of us was the size of the tour bus.  There was no seeing around her, so we ended up standing too.  Which was fine in the end.  I sing better standing up :)

Scotty was a doll face, just as I had expected. What a great performer!  Side note- I'm stoaked that AI is back on.  Love me some Steven Tyler and J Lo. 

The Band Perry rocked it.  I still love 'if I die young' even though it was extremely overplayed there for awhile.  She reminds me of Jennifer Needles from SugarLand. And I could listen to Sugarland all day long.

My mom always does this in pictures when she's right next to the camera...leans back with her chin pushed back, and then says 'how many chins did I have?'.  So we did a take two like this......

The crew

Brad came on with the best lighting effects.  He really put on a good show and I was surprised that I practically knew every song.  Don't worry, I definitely sang along.



Can I be any whiter??!!

 Brad made his way out to the middle...

After being in the middle for awhile he ran around the floor and right in front of us.  Of coarse my camera was dead at this point.  Figures. 

The last song of the night was 'Remind me'.  You know, the one he sings with Carrie Underwood.  Well, she CAME WALKING OUT ON STAGE.  My camera is still dead. 

I heard a rumor it wasn't her, but her face was reflected on the jumbo tron and I know it was, even with the multiple giant beers in me.

Such a fun night with my family!

Good thing...

...that being a better blogger was not on my NYE resolution list.  In fact, nothing was.  I don't like to set myself up for failure or hold myself accountable for anything.  It's an issue in and of itself.

But I will show you what we did on NYE.  I'm only 20 days over due.  Forget the fact I haven't blogged about Christmas yet.

We reserved a table at Johnny's and they had NYE swag that consisted of hats, necklaces, and horns.  We even had our own fancy sign...

Side note- I walked in and said, 'we have a table under Gina Penka.'  The lady said 'well, we have a Gina Calhoon down'  Oh yes, Gin has been married for like 8 months...

Sorry for that last one.  Where else can you put pictures of you and your husband making out if not on your blog? 

Hope everyone had a Happy New Year!  Bring on 2012.  I have a feeling it's going to be the best year yet!

Chalk up another vet bill

I swear anything and everything that can happen to a dog, has happened to ours. 

Tony and I were organizing our basement for the first time since we have moved in (2.5 years ago), and Margo was running around in the backyard.  She came in and was licking her paw and we noticed a good amount of blood on her leg.  Tony held her up and I made the executive decision that it was definitely deep enough for stitches.  Lovely. 

She ended up getting a few staples at the vet, but only after they had to put her out since she was too hyper (shocker). 

The vet informed us that as soon as she came out of sedation, she started chewing on the bandage, so we would need to keep a cone on her. 

She is less than thrilled...

I feel horrible that she has to wear the cone, she pouted and sulked around for a good 24 hours.  Now that she's getting used it, I'm starting to not feel as bad and find humor in it when she runs into every doorway in our house. 

I came home over lunch today and she had gotten herself stuck in the bathroom.  I'm sure the cone pushed the door shut when she was trying to get back out.

I think the lesson learned is no more cleaning the basement for us.

Diagnosis: Depression

Welp this is as close as I'm getting to the Cotton Bowl...

Sporting my purple boots to work and slowly dying of jealously from all who are there.  I really hate my life today.  Pity party for 1 please. 

GO CATS!!!  I'm there in spirit... almost in person, as I looked up last minute flights to Dallas this morning.  'Sorry, Tony I won't be home for dinner... I just landed in Dallas.'  Oh, how I wish!