Fall Happenings

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Hi there.  Long time, no blogging.  2017 feels like it has just flown by.  It's hard to believe that we're less than two months away from 2018, and I only have 2 blog posts to show for the year.  Oh well.  Life gets busy and blogs get sidelined sometimes.  But I'm back!

Here's what we've been up to this fall.

We caught a Cowboys game with some new friends.  I must say, after being there for a game, I can see what all the fuss is about.  Dallas sure loves its Cowboys.

We celebrated my dad's birthday over Labor Day Weekend in Oklahoma with my family.

We rang in Steve's birthday with the most delicious ice cream cake and spiciest guacamole I've ever had (I bit off a super spicy part and couldn't speak for 10 minutes!).

I actually hung out with my SoulCycle friends outside of SoulCycle!  We're not used to seeing one another all dolled up and not drenched in sweat.

My Indiana bestie came to visit (!!!) and we battled that Texas "fall" heat at the Texas/OU game at the State Fair.

I discovered a love of trail running.  Now to just get this pesky plantar fasciitis under control!

I took a trip to the pumpkin patch - The Wizard of Oz themed - at the Dallas Arboretum with my mom and aunt.  The Wizard of Oz is my favorite movie of all time, so I just loved it!

And Steve and I got all dressed up for a gala at the Ritz.  We felt oh-so-fancy!

For those wondering about Lyla, don't worry - she's been leading that life of luxury per usual.  Lots of pool time and walks!

Red River Shootout

Last weekend was a big one in our household.  With my sister being a University of Texas alum, my family has rooted for the Longhorns for years.  UT plays Oklahoma every year in the Red River Shootout and, for my non-Texan friends out there, this game is a big freaking deal.  The game is held every year at the Cotton Bowl just south of downtown Dallas.  (Fun fact: I can actually see the Cotton Bowl from my office!)  I guess Dallas is considered a "neutral zone" between Austin and Norman, so UT and OU fans flood the city the weekend of the game.  The Cotton Bowl is on the Texas state fairgrounds, and of course the state fair is in full swing during the game, too.

So, Steve's first Texas football experience + my first time in the Cotton Bowl + first trip to the Texas State Fair...like I said - it was a big weekend in our household!

Texas Forever

Hello!  Long time, no talk.  Thanks for bearing with the radio silence around these parts the last few months.  As I said in my last post (over six months ago!), God was doing some big stuff in my life.  And while sometimes I feel like I'm still caught up in that whirlwind, I've missed this little space and the sense of community that comes with it.  So I'm happy to say that TSL is back - with a new look, new posts and a brand new beginning in a brand new state!

Here's what I've been up to the last few months...