Busy Weeks & Busy Weekends

O.M.G. That is all I can say about my reaction to Christmas trees in Hobby Lobby. Is it really almost Christmas? WHAT has happened to the summer? To the spring? To 2010? I am still telling people I am in June, whatever.....

We have had the craziest couple of weeks! Here is a synopsis of what we've had going on:

Last weekend we hosted a party for some of my coworkers. Band Hero is dumb. My chicken, however, was good. I had a taco bar that was basically all the "fixin's" for street tacos. I will share the recipe because I stole it from my friend Mackenzie. 1 package of frozen chicken, 2 cans of Rotel, and 1 package of taco seasoning. You put it in a crockpot on low all day and when you get home from work, the chicken will be shredded. Delicious. I have used it for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, taco salads, etc... I also made my famous margaritas, but that is a recipe I cannot share. ;)


Last week was nuts, as well... We had meetings, dinner with friends, golfing, too much! Friday night was Jeff's 30th Birthday:

We went to Eischen's to celebrate the big day, and in true NW Oklahoma fashion, saw 3 people from Z's hometown. It never seems to fail! Then yesterday we celebrated Trevor's 7th birthday in Norman. The boys played laser tag, ate pizza, played games and had cake. Everything a little boy loves.... well and big boys too, as you can see from this picture:

We had the best time! Alex (Trevor's sister) and I kept playing that stupid game where the ticker lands on a number and that is the number of tickets you get.... After just knowing I was going to hit the 1,000, I realized we had spent over $30.00 and she might get lucky to get a 3 inch plush smiley face....What a rip off!

Today, we woke up and went to Wal-mart... the place I hate the most. I haven't been to the "Land of Things Made in China" for over 3 months, but it was the only place open at 8am where I could get the things I need, ugh! Anyway, we came home and got ready to go to church with the Brinlee's as their son, Mason, was being baptized. It was so awesome, and we are so thrilled we got to be a part of it. Mason is such a little character. During the praise time (I'm not sure I'm saying that correctly, because Z and I don't attend contemporary services) he turned around to Hilary and said, "I don't like this part." It was so funny. Kids. So honest! We spent the remainder of the day at Penn Square shopping for things for Z's BIG BIRTHDAY! 30!!! So excited I will have a husband in the same decade as me.... Finally! He is going to be so excited when he sees my gift; but then way disappointed at Christmas because I spent both budget's on this one thing! Oh, well... You only turn 30 once! Have a happy last week of summer! ~Amy