So glad this long 7 weeks is over! I'm SO glad to be heading back to mi familia, but I'm also thankful for the new faces and experiences I had in the great state of Texas. Here are the highlights!
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Polar Plunge |
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Lt's Unite |
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Cal and Rip |
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Home away from home, Sulphur |
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My 9 mile run view at Veteran's Lake |
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3 Generations |
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The McVay's |
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The McWomen at the winery |
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Finally got my hair done after 6 months, rare treat in our household! |
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Incredibly proud of this guy |
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You don't mess with her or those eyes! |
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Texas skyline at sunset |
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We got this the day we found out my husband was accepted....a good sign?! |
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Date Night with skinny jeans and sexy cat print |
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No one told me I'd experience THREE arctic fronts in TX, totally unprepared! |
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Valentine's Day Treat |
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New faces |
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Two-Steppin' Partner |
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Texas Sky, Bike Jumping and Video Making |
I learned how to properly throw a football, almost levitate, helped with my first pizza from scratch, pumped out pull-ups, learned to love a dinosaur named Dina, two-stepped my heart out, saw Stoney LaRue, accepted the polar bear challenge, hiked in the desert, felt snow for the first time in a year, had quality Lt time, met new people and learned more then my brain could handle. Even learned a little more about who I am, Texas you again were a wonderful host.
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Finally Home. |
Until next time Texas!