Easter Festivities

This weekend Brandon and I had the lucky experience to go camping with some of our best friends for Easter weekend. Brandon packed up and headed out on Thursday and I followed along on Friday afternoon. All of the boys had the campsites all set up so it was smooth sailing once I got there.

We even got to see Kristin cleaning her first fish!!

After an evening of competitive corn hole and some washers we all gathered around Joe's awesome campfire for a little "Never have I ever" and story telling

Then on Saturday morning we were all up bright and early (and cold BRRRRR) to go try our hand at fishing.

But since it was too windy to head out on the boat we all made our way down to our little sliver of beach and tried out hands at fishing on the shore



My sweet honey fishing



Even Harley got to try her hand at catching a fishy or two

Then Oliver's grandparents got to the camp site and Grandma tried to catch a fish or two herself

Kristin's Big Catch of the Morning

We then grabbed a quick bite to eat and headed to the other side of the campgrounds to see if we could find some more delish fishies for our fish fry but we only had one lucky fisherwoman this weekend...

and even Oliver got lucky!

We didn't end up with enough fish for a fish fry but we did end up with a private concert from Mr. Willingham!

All in all it was a wonderful weekend with great friends and family and we cannot wait to do it again!!

How was your Easter?

XOXO

A Baby Shower for Little Jaxon Oliver

Last weekend I had the amazing oppertunity to help plan and throw a baby shower for one of my best friends Bri and her soon-to-be bundle of joy Jaxon. We had a wonderful turn out and lots of fun with food, games and presents! Here are a few pictures from all of the festivities :)

Our sign in area and our message in a bottle

Beautiful Decor in the Living Room

Yummy Snacks

Drink Bar

Dessert and Punch Bar

After a few light snacks and great conversation about the mom to be we started to try our hand at the shower games.

Everyone measuring out their toliet paper

Rosa trying her hand

Now it's Grandmas turn

and the winner is.... your's truly and Rosa!!

And now it was time for presents!!

Baby bath tub!

Car seat and Stroller!! Whoo hoo!!

Cutest baby clothes ever!

To cap every thing off we ended the afternoon with some family pictures

Great Aunt Hattie

Grandma and Great Grandma on the Fulmer Side

Great Grandma and two Grandmas on the Kamke Side

and last but not least a picture with the hostesses!

It was a wonderful shower full of friends, family and love for both mom and Jaxon. Now the countdown begins until we get to meet the little man!

RodeoHouston

Well unless you live under a rock you know that it's rodeo time in Houston!!! This is my absolute favorite time of year. I have the privilege of being a volunteer on the Livestock committee and it is by far the most rewarding thing I have ever had a chance to be apart of.

This past week I was able to meet up with all my loves to go see Gary Allan and I had begun to forget how much fun going to the rodeo with a group of friends can be!

First Day of the Rodeo :)

My husband being silly

We even got a chance to go see some momma getting ready to have their babies!

Babies!!

Me and My Rae!

Rolling Out the Stage

Show Time!!

Mr. Gary Allan!!

It was such a blast to be able to spend time with our friends in one of my favorite settings in the world!!

Next week Brandon's cousin Adam comes to Houston for his first rodeo and I'm sure I will have plenty to blog about!!

Until Next Time

XOXO,

J

Alyssa's Bridal Shower

On Sunday afternoon we hosted a bridal shower for one of my best friends Alyssa Pattison. She is lucky enough to be marrying her best friend Jason in just a few short months. Every one gathered at my moms house around 2 o'clock for some light snacks and games.






Our Advice Box and Living Room Set Up



A Special Thank You to Recycled&Loved for the use of their beautiful inventory.



Yummy Snacks



Mimosa Bar



 

Drinks and Desserts



After a few light refreshments and hearing some awesome stories about the bride and groom it was time to open presents!

The Gift Table

 

 

Our Beautiful Bride

A special thank you to every one involved in the planning, set up and execution of this shower. I hope we made it one for Alyssa to remember for the rest of her life. I can't wait to stand up beside you and help you marry the man of your dreams like you did for me! I love you Lyssa Ann and here is helping your get from Miss to Mrs!

XOXO,

Jenn

















To All My Valentines

Happy Valentine's Day all!! As one of my favorite holidays (( I'm prone to holidays with presents )) I am feeling the love today! To start off with my husband gave me a loving kiss before he left for work today and then I got the most embarrassing display of roses here at work!



Two dozen long stem red roses!! Even after all these years he still knows my favorite flowers :)

Along with these B-E-A-UTIFUL flowers I got a sweet card!

As many of you know Brandon is a man of few words so this card really is a to the point type of situation.

So today has kind of been made for me so far and I can't wait until my hubby cooks dinner for me tonight! Flowers, a card and a night off of kitchen duty?! Whoo hoo! Told you I love Valentine's Day!

XOXO

Dissecting Martial Confessions: Part One

While I was on a pinning mission today I happen to stumble across this site that is on pinterest called 16 Way I Blew My Marriage and I felt like this might be something I should read and see what I have to look forward to in my upcoming years of marriage and maybe I can do some damage control if things go south. The best part of this web posting is that it is from a man's point of view. Here are a few of the key points I think all woman can sort of relate to in a sense.

1. Don't Stop Holding Her Hand- I'll be the first to admit that Brandon and I used to hold hands ALL the time! In the truck, at the movies, at dinner-- but sometime after we got married things changed and we don't anymore. If we do its maybe for a minute or two but never like it used to be. Not that things changing are bad per say but I remember that we used to be a little more touchy feely but now nothing.

2. Don't Stop Trying to Be Attractive- I don't think this necessarily pertains to the men as it does to the women. I feel like Brandon has always looked the same and he doesn't have to try hard to be cute (like most men) but I can honestly say that I found myself a year after our wedding genuinely not caring about how I looked. I mean I would put in some effort to not look horrible if and when we went out but nothing like I did when we first started dating when I tried to look cute all the time- so this is clearly something that both parties need to work on.

3. Don't Always Point Out Her Weaknesses- The man who wrote this blog talked about how he would point out his wife's flaws on the things that she did and didn't do and always make it a point to tell her how to do them better- now to me any wife would say that you would go crazy and not stand for things like this and AMEN to that because that is the fastest way to push someone away is to make it seem like nothing they ever do is good enough. Men take note on this topic right now.

4.Don't Stop Cooking for Her- When I first met Brandon I was still living at home and he had an apartment so naturally I would always go over there and he would cook for me and do the dishes. Now a day it seems like I can barely get him off the couch to bring me his plate. Not that I mind taking care of him but sometimes it is nice to not have to cook for once or go out and start the grill myself. Guys always remember the phrase Happy Wife Happy Life- even if you don't want to cook the whole meal offer to at least cook the meat- at best you are up and off the couch for 10-15 minutes.

5. Don't Yell at Your Spouse- Now in our relationship there has never been much angry yelling there has though been lazy yelling. I tend to watch tv or a movie in our bedroom while Brandon prefers the living room and when we want something from the other or want to tell the other something we have a bad habit of not getting up to do so, rather we scream it or even worse text it and hope the other responds. I again am certainly guilty of this when I can get up and go in the next room and start a conversation I can see how this creates obstacles in a relationship and not only that but it puts a hindrance on communication which as we all know in any type of relationship is very important.

I hope that the insight to our relationship isn't too personal but I feel that these are really some valid points to any relationship. What do you think? Can you relate?

Until part two,

J

And they call the thing rodeo....

First off happy Frirday everyone! I have to start off by saying I'm so glad the weekend is finally here!!

Ok so last night we had our general Livestock committee meeting and we finally got out badges!!

And yes I did hand pick everything out on my badge holder and yes if you know me it is sparkly and zebra.. a must for any girl :)

Whoo Hoo!

And with the badges came along my new rodeo attire

And I must say I feel so official! I cannot wait for rodeo season to begin!!

What shows are you going to or want to go to??

XOXO

J