Homecoming

WOW...I lot has happened since I last posted. I'll start with Abbi's 1st Homecoming which in Texas, besides football, includes: mums, garters, t-shirts, dinner, and dance.

Breakfast with Pirettes (and Earl) at the Ball Park

Texas Pirettes congratulate each other after properly disposing of Texas Glory batter.

No, this is not a corny dog!  It's a Pancake on a Stick with Sausage inside!
Macy's mom, has got it goin' on.  She can eat anything and doesn't gain an ounce.
  Delicious!  Has to be with 14 grams of fat!  Yes, I had one too!  Jan, made me do it!
Meet Earl....the Pirette's new mascot.  In case you can't tell, it's a locust.  Does he look a little stiff?
Randy keeping the books.  It was a beautiful day at the ball park with nice weather, covered seating, and a nice lake view.

Here's Abbi, with her wind up.  The Pirettes went 3 for 3 today after losing the first 2 of 3 games yesterday.  Way to finish strong!

Brandon Heath - Give Me Your Eyes

Here's a song that Abbi & I like:

My Favorite Mexican Dip Recipe

Easy & Delicious Mexican Layer Dip 

Layer in glass or stoneware dish: (approx 7 ½ x 11) 

8 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese (soften & spread to cover bottom)

I always use original instead of fat-free or low-fat...it has a better consistency & taste!

1 Can Black Beans - drained

1 Can Rotel Mexican Festival Tomatoes - drained slightly

Grated Mexican Blend Colby Jack or Cheddar Cheese 

Bake in 325 degree oven just until cheese is melted. 

Top with mixture of chopped green onions and Cilantro to cover & taste. 

Serve with Tortilla Chips & Enjoy!

I got this recipe from at an end of the season soccer party back in the day when Abbi still played soccer.  It was so easy I never had to write it down until this weekend when a friend from church asked for it. 

San Antonio

The girls and I went to San Antonio for 4 days and spent time with my sister, Shari and niece, Randi Lane.   Here's Aunt Shari, Abbi & Hannah on the log ride at Fiesta Texas.   We had a nice day weather wise with overcast skies considering it was mid August.

Below is a picture of them contemplating  a piece of art at the McNay Art Museum.  I took this picture for Randy because it is made of junk found in dumpsters or a river or something.  There are tin cans and old boots, etc.
After the art museum, we went to The Witte, Science Museum.   As you can see it was pretty interactive and a lot of fun.  It rained a good part of the day, so it was a good thing we had planned indoor activities.

Here is our picture from our Natural Bridge Caverns tour taken on Sunday when Randi Lane could join us.  We didn't buy the picture, Randi just took a picture of it for us.  The caverns were pretty neat, but I expected them to be cooler as the website said they were a constant 70 degrees.  I forgot to factor in the humidity of 100% which made it feel more like 85. 



Aunt Shari rode the roller coasters and other rides with Abbi & Hannah at Fiesta Texas. This one is called The Scream.  Abbi decided she didn't want to.

Abbi's Softball Skills Video Posted on YouTube

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Check out Randy's 1st production. This is a video for college coaches to get a look at Abbi's softball/pitching skills. 

Hannah also helped by going to the Apple Store to help her dad remember how to do everything.

Hannah's Orchestra Camp

NEW POST ALERT! ...... Hannah attended a week long camp at UT-Arlington a couple weeks ago and loved it!   They had a concert on the final night and Randy's sister, Joanne, and her family were able to come over from the farm in Arkansas to watch.  They also got to see Abbi play softball the next day.

Here's a picture of Hannah with Aunt Joanne after the concert.

The camp was for students going into 8th-12th grade, and they had 6 orchestras.  BRAG ALERT!  Hannah made the 2nd from the top orchestra and was originally seated 20th chair Viola, but when they re-auditioned on Thursday, Hannah made 1st Chair!  She also rec'd the Most Improved award for that orchestra and gets 1/3 discount off next year's tuition.  Best of all she had a terrific time and made some new friends and wants to go again next summer.