Monday, September 04, 2006

Monday, May 22, 2006

movie stars

dont we look like movie stars? Lori is so cute! Posted by Picasa

End of Year TFA Celebration

Helen, Jon and Lori celebrating 2 fabulous years in Texas. Posted by Picasa

Sunday, May 21, 2006

Mariachi Loco Quire Bailar!

My mariachi local superstar, Natalie ho also happens to be a phenomenal STELLAR SCHOLAR! Posted by Picasa

In the water

Watch out for sharks Lori! Lori is my favorite risk taker... I finally dipped my toes in the water with her! Posted by Picasa

Elmo's second trip to Boca

Thanks to Lindsey & Lotus, Elmo made a return trip to Boca... This time with a much more peaceful Helen at his side! Posted by Picasa

Sunrise at Boca

This is what I saw when I woke up this morning... what did you see??? Posted by Picasa

awesome fire!

here is our awesome fire! By the way, these photos are all compliments of Lori Northcraft- THANKS LORI! Posted by Picasa

Success!

We were successful, after about 50 matches and a prayer, we got the fire going even though the winds were a'blowin' We enjoyed it too! Posted by Picasa

boca chica

Our shelter from the wind and sand at Boca Chica were these two tents. We all slept together in the black one, which made me cuddly! Posted by Picasa

We get to have a fire!

I found dead wood! I found dead wood! We're gonna have a fire! SWERVE... a few minutes later the bug was packed with kindling, a few small logs and three happier girls! Posted by Picasa

Monday, May 08, 2006

glam shots

Lori was the official photographer and she grabbed this one of me, I think it is pretty cute! Posted by Picasa

Partying it Up with Elizondo!

This is my librarian Mrs. Elizondo, one of the sweetest women I have ever met! Here we are playing some shower game- I must be disputing something? Posted by Picasa

Playing with my hair

Playing with my hair and enjoying conversation with someone- Wow what a fabulous day!
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Competition

Mrs. Vasquez is super competitive- here she is trying to get me to lose my Jon + Helen clothespins by telling me that I must profess my true love. She is so cute! She won, by the way! Posted by Picasa

Pastor's Wife

This is Abby Morton-Garland, my pastor's wife =) She is a TFAer married to John Garland (see my posts from last year) She and John just got married last summer and she has been nothing but encouraging and supportive of me throughout my time of engagement. She is an amazing person and a true inspiration! Yay Abby! Posted by Picasa

Cara from RGC

Cara gets the award for travelling the furthest to the shower! She had to drive over an hour and she did! How totally loving. She is a wonderful woman who will be staying a third year to serve up science in the RGC. Isn't her hair adorable- right after the wedding, that will be the look that I am going for! Posted by Picasa

Two Brides-to be

This is my friend Liz Raji who will be marying this cool guy Greg- She also just got a sweet job teaching in NYC! Go Liz, I'll miss you! Posted by Picasa

The winning dress!

Judges Mrs. Gomez & Mrs. Vasquez selected this gown modeled by the stylish Ms. Ashley and designed by "The Bridezilla's" including Lori, Meagan & Abbey! Posted by Picasa

toilet paper bridal gowns

Here - my friend Sonia gets decked out in here bridal gown by our star decorators, Liz, Mari & Mrs. Elizondo Posted by Picasa

Kennedy Teachers

These are the folks at Kennedy who attended the shower. My wonderful principal, Mary Alice Gonzalez was there as well. From left to right: Mari, Barb, Lotus, Sonya, Diana Gomez, Kristine, Helen, Elida Elizondo, Becky, Mari Posted by Picasa

The Organizers

My beautiful girls emceeing the games after labouring all weekend to pull this shin-dig off. THANK YOU ZAHRA & LOTUS!!!! Posted by Picasa

look at those cakes!

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Hair!

This is how I wore my hair... and am planning on wearing it this way for the wedding! Posted by Picasa

food

LOOK AT THIS FOOD! IT WAS AMAZING!

start of the shower

This was the very beginnign as people were arriving. Ashley (on the left) made this adorable sign!