Sunday, December 11, 2011

First Christmas in our New Home

I wanted to share a few pictures of our home for those who have been asking!

Please note our dining room is no longer fire engine red. It's a lovely Bennington Grey (khaki with grey undertones) and matches the wheat drapes left in the room from the previous owners. Special shout-out to my Dad who painted the dining room. 


Also shown, is our new dining table. John assembled it last week and we had our first guests, Amanda and Anson, over for dinner last night. It's quite possibly my favorite piece of furniture I've owned to date. 

We really lucked into these gorgeous chairs below. John's aunt and uncle are in the process of moving/downsizing and gave them to us. Rosie's already claimed the one with the green pillow. 


And we've put up our Christmas tree. It sits perfectly in the front window. 


The stockings are hung by the chimney with great care. (The ledge is super-small.)

And John's already made several fires in our first ever fireplace!


Really loving the built-in media unit, except we are in need of a larger television. 


Our little breakfast nook.


Come see the new digs for yourself anytime!

Baylor vs. Texas

Last weekend was Baylor's final home football game of the season and it was against Texas. John was so antsy, I dropped him off at the stadium at 9:30 AM. 

The rest of us made our way there soon after to begin our final tailgate of the season. 

After feeling like the paparazzi, I snuck this photo of RGIII coming in for the March of the Bears. 


Family and friends prepared delicious tacos, dips, cookies and other snacks. It's quite the tailgating experience! I think we're up to three tents, a tv, plenty of chairs and wonderful food. So fun!


The king of the grill, John's uncle, Clint. 


 Members of the Phil Hardage clan drove up to hang and watch the game. 


And of course we got to see Courtney and Rett too! 



In front of a sold-out stadium on a rainy, cold Saturday in December, Baylor beat Texas. 


Baylor ended the regular season 9-3 and 16th in the polls.  We'll be on the road at the end of the month to watch them take on Washington University in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio. Sic 'em. 

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Baylor vs. Tech

Baylor played Tech last weekend at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. We took both of our families (and one set of grandparents!) to cheer on the Bears!


Hardage clan + Rosie and Griffin


Hardage/Newman/Yowell group


Nana & Dandy


Pretty moms. 


Mom and Dad


Me and the gparents. 


Ran into a few Baylor friends at halftime--Callie, Candice and Natalie!


Any my favorite Red Raider, Callie's husband, Evan. 

Love that Baylor beat Teach and we're looking forward to the game this weekend in Waco against Texas!!

Thanksgiving at the Purley Gates

This past week we traveled all the way to the Purley Gates, a retreat in Purley, TX, to celebrate Thanksgiving with the Hardage families. It was the perfect location (main lodge with individual cabins to the side) to fit all 20+ members in attendance. We ate wonderful food, played games, spent time outside and got to know each other better. I loved every minute of it. 

Outside the main lodge. 


Diana and Phil playing catch. 


Me with Diana and Olivia. 


Me with the hubs. 


The David Hardage clan. 

Hoping for another Thanksgiving out there again next year!