Bluebonnets in FULL Bloom!

Kyle and I arrived back in the Big D yesterday! We pulled up in front of our house in style driving a BRAND NEW…15 foot Budget Truck. Ha!  We were in Chicago this past weekend visiting family.  Kyle’s parents & grandmother generously gave us some furniture to help fill up our new home & we are so thankful!   The truck we rented just happened to be brand new. Score! More on our Chicago trip in the next post.  Let’s talk about Abilene, Abilene, The Prettiest Town I’ve ever seen….


The weekend before, we went to Abilene for Easter to see my family!
While we were there, the bluebonnets were in FULL bloom, so, what did this Fowler family do?

I could tell you, but why don’t you see for yourself?!




Kyle LOVED posing for pictures with me. In fact he said, “This is like taking Engagement Pictures all over again.” Ha! Since he is originally from Illinois, I don’t know if he really understands the purpose of the tradition of taking annual Bluebonnet pictures. Nevertheless, he was a trooper & participated without a complaint. Thanks, dear!

The one above turned out to be my favorite!

Stay tuned to hear all about our adventure to Chicago this past weekend.
Have a wonderful day!

Abilene Christmas & New Years!

So, I realize I am posting waaay out of order here, but I had to post about our Christmas & New Years in Abilene!

Since we spent the actual Christmas holiday in Chicago this year, we traveled to Abilene the next weekend to be with my family & celebrate. Here are lots of pictures to fill you in on our visit:

 Grandmommy came over for Christmas, too!

 They got each other the same Cowboys sweatshirt & didn't even know it!

 My present from my little bro- The cutest Christmas decoration for next year!

 The boys & their new Baylor belts



Thanks for reading my Christmas post, even though it was so VERY late! At least I finally put pictures up, right? :) Better late than never!

Baby Annalee's Shower!

This past weekend, we traveled to Abilene to celebrate one of my most wonderful childhood friends & her sweet baby girl who will be born in December! Ashlee is married to Dallas (who is also a childhood friend!), they live in the Houston area & have an adorable blog,  here! :)

I had the privilege to help plan the baby shower for Ashlee with another sweet childhood friend, Mrs. Kelsey Holson.  With the help of our moms and many other sweet ladies, we had a blast putting it all together!

I just can't wait for little Miss Annalee Ray to arrive. :)

 I just LOVE the way her banner turned out!

I'll be giving a tutorial on my "No-Sew Bunting" banner soon. Stay tuned!

 Kelsey made this adorable picture display of Annalee's Mommy & Daddy when they were babies! 

I wonder who she will resemble?

 Mom and I had a blast making white chocolate covered popcorn & assembling these adorable "Ready to Pop" bags! I found the idea, here, but I couldn't find the exact bags. So, we decided to make our own! Hobby Lobby had these polka-dot bags and we designed the "Ready to Pop" logo.

 Kelsey & her mom made individual "Cake in a Jar" for all of the guests! They turned out so cute.  I'm not sure where she found the idea, but I'm sure you can find it on Pintrest somewhere!

 Here is Ashlee opening gifts! She got so many precious things!

 Here is another craft project I had fun making for little Annalee.  Michaels was selling these baby clothes hangers for a $1.25. I snatched 3 of them and also purchased some pink letter stickers to write her name on the hangers.  Then, I used modge podge to make sure the stickers will stay on! It was a great  personalized, but super afforable & adorable gift. :)

 And, Annalee got Texas aTm booties....I'm shocked. Sic' em Annalee. :)

 The sweetest canvas painting to hang in her nursery...

 Annalee Ray, you are the cutest little love bug! Can't wait to meet you!

It was so fun to see these amazing girls--it's been way too long!

Thinking about the miracle of a child reminds me of an encouraging verse that I love so deeply.  It's so important to remember that we were made perfectly in the Lord's sight. Here's a little reminder of that...

"For you created my inmost being; 

you knit me together in my mother's womb. 

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; 

your works are wonderful, 

I know that full well."

Psalm 139: 13-14