Meg B's

Currently Obsessed With...

2011-03-11T12:21:00.000-08:00

Gel Nail Polish

I am not a fake nail kind of girl so I use to always get a normal manicure and by day 2 it would be chipping and messed up. Well...I was introduced to Gel Polish and I am OBSESSED! I now only have to get my nails done every 10 to 12 days and my polish stays shiny and like new. I do recommend the OPI gel if your local nail salon has it, because it lasts a bit longer.

His & Hers: Take One

2011-03-10T18:50:00.000-08:00

One of the many reasons I am so crazy in love with my husband is how very different we are. My new blog series will cover everything from gifts, food, travel, laundry, electronic, cars, etc....you get the drift! So lets begin!

HIS First Wedding Anniversary Gift from Me:

Nike AirMax 90's

(You will find out throughout the series that he is addicted to Nike AirMax Shoes)
A new watch he can wear at both work and play.

HER First Anniversary Gift from Him:

Tory Burch Norah Satchel

Heading To The Big City

2011-03-10T18:17:00.000-08:00

Early Wednesday morning we jumped on a train from D.C. to the Big City, NYC! We both loved the train ride. We upgraded to Business Class, which was so worth it, because we pretty much had and entire row, both sides, for just the two of us. It was about a 3 hour trip with about 6 stops. My favorite stop was Philadelphia because we went right through downtown.

The second we stepped off the train in NYC the look on Clarks face was priceless...We arrived right at 5 o clock so it was rush hour on the subway and train station. There were people everywhere, we could not figure out how to get out of the station, plus had 2 large suitcases with us. Once we finally arrived to the street level we walked out into utter chaos. Which is one of the many reasons I love NYC so much! Of course, being the travel guide I am, I hail a cab and have to yell at Clark, who has a look of where the hell did you just bring me?, to throw the bags in and we were off to our hotel.

Once checked into our hotel, I started getting ready and Clark said to me, "we have to go back out into that?" yes honey we do. Once I pulled him out of bed we walked down Times Square and grabbed a bite to eat before our broadway show, Spiderman Turn Off the Dark, started.

We were there the second night it opened and it has been swirling with drama, but our performance was really good. However Wicked is still my absolute favorite! After the show we literally ran into Jane Seymour and then while walking home down Times Square we saw Jay Z in is Maybach!

I Heart the Hustle and Bustle of this City!

The next day....

Our first stop was Macy's to do a little shopping and then down to the Meet Packing District for some more shopping! And of course a slice of pizza in Greenwich Village.

Happy 1st Anniversary to Me!

The Nations Capital

2011-03-09T18:00:00.000-08:00

Our last full day in D.C. Clark and I ventured out by ourselves to tour The Capital and The Pentagon. However I forgot our passes to The Pentagon back in Virginia so we were only able to tour The Capital. We met up with a nice college kid from Lubbock, Texas at our Representative Randy Neugebauer office. He gave us the full tour without us having to stand in lines and getting to go places you would not get to if you had just done the typical tour. Thanks Downing for getting us the hookup!

I love this country and I love our history and it was so amazing to walk the halls where so many important decisions were made that made our country so great! The steps Clark is walking down in the above picture are the steps many presidents have walked down to be inaugurated. So cool to stand there and think of all of them walking down them!

M & M

2011-03-09T17:18:00.000-08:00

Cafe Milano

Georgetown Washington, D.C.

Saturday night in D.C. we decided to get dressed up and go down to the hip Georgetown area for a fancy dinner. My friend Lucy had told me about a great restaurant, Cafe Milano, that she visited twice while she was in D.C. It was amazing! The pasta was homemade, my risotto was perfectly cooked and the flan trio was the best I have ever had. Next time you visit D.C. make sure to put this on your MUST list!

Matchbox

Chinatown Washington, D.C.

Monday Joe had to go back to work so Sarah, Clark and I ventured out to Chinatown. I have to say it was definitely not what I expected, a little too commercialized. However one of the reason we ventured down to Chinatown was the pizza house Matchbox. We each made our own pizza, mine with ricotta, mozzarella, portabella mushrooms and ham, and the were SOOOO good. They were not your New York style or your Chicago style, but whatever style they were they rocked it. They have a few locations and I have been told they are each just as good!\

A Walk Around The Mall

2010-12-22T11:36:00.000-08:00

After warming up for a bit and a great lunch we were off to walk the remaining of the Washington Mall. If you walk the entire Mall it is a total of 6 miles, but we chose the shorter 4 mile route beginning with the White House and then onto all the Memorials. Washington is so very beautiful and very clean. I love how everywhere you turn, there is some building or monument that represents so much history of this great country we call Home.

The Beginning of the Long Path
What a Cute Couple

Vietnam Memorial

Clark Imprinting His Dad's Bestfriends Name

Lincoln Memorial

Humble Abe

Silly Silly Boy

Being Silly Again...So Typical

You cannot even tell it was 32 degrees and 20 mph wind!

The Sweet Washington Couple

Mr. Washington Himself...Showoff!

Sarah set this photo-op up

This was the final stop on our walk and we could not have asked for a better ending to such an amazing day...then we were back on The Metro back to Virginia.

Washington DC: Take One

2010-12-19T18:26:00.000-08:00

Over the Thanksgiving Holiday Clark and I took a week long vacation to the east coast...our first stop Washington D.C. to see my wonderful cousin Sarah and her husband Joe.

We flew in Friday and had a lazy day at the house cooking and watching football and that night we had our own Thanksgiving dinner, just the four of us. Then we were off to bed early because we had a big day ahead of us.

On The Metro
Our Wonderful Hosts

Pentagon Metro Stop

Our First Stop: International Spy Museum

Department of Treasury

I told Clark to be real dramatic!

The White House: The were hanging the Christmas garland while we were there!

Mr. President I can send you the number of a new landscaper if you need one...just saying!

Secret Service Building on our way to the next post...The Mall

Dear Santa

2010-12-10T18:21:00.000-08:00

Here are my favorite things this Christmas...

LL Bean Boat and Tote Zipper Top

XLarge Tote in Black Monogrammed

*These bags are a great price and can hold up to 500lbs!

Nook Color

* I have never been much of a reader, but I think if I had ones of these I would!

Pair of Gold Antiques Angel Wings, It's About Time

*These are amazing and span over 7 feet, don't you think they would look great in my house?
Hot Pink Passport Cover
*This way I can tell the difference between Mine and Clarks!

Kiehls Gardenia Lotion

*I love how light the scent and the lotion is, my favorite!

Tory Burch Driving Shoe

* I have always wanted a pair of driving shoes,how cute are those!

So Santa...AKA Sweet Precious Husband of Mine...I have been a very good girl this year!

I cannot wait until Christmas morning to see what is under our tree...

Breakfast at Tiffany's

2010-12-09T11:35:00.000-08:00

Back in May two of my dearest friends and I hosted a brunch for our "little sister" Jourdan who was graduating from High School. Lauren is Jourdans blood sister, but Carol and I have been part of Jourdans life since she was very young. Carol has been there from the day she entered this world and I met her when she was 5. We have all three watched her grow up into a beautiful woman and were so honored to host one of her graduation parties.

We wanted to do something different and something fun for both Jourdan's friends and their mothers so we went with a Breakfast at Tiffany's theme. We even had the movie playing on the wall during the party!

The Invitations Were Delivered in a Little Blue Box

Jourdan with Her Mom and Sister

Her Closest Friends in their Little Black Dresses

The Decorations were Simple and Elegant

We Gave Niven Morgan Candles at Favors

The Girls and Their Mothers

And Finished off Brunch with a Tiffany's Petit Feur

Hosts with the Graduate

We Love You Very Much Arena Rat!!!

Jamaican Me Crazy

2010-12-07T12:43:00.000-08:00

Since Clark had to go back to work a day after our wedding we decided to go on our honeymoon after the holidays, since Clark was actually going to be off for Christmas and had not been for 2 years! So once the beaches warmed up a bit we were off to JAMAICA!

Our trip started off great...we were bumped to First Class on the flight there, because the flight was overbooked.
This is what vacations and relaxing are all about.

Enjoyed a wonderful day at the spa together.

Clark set up with one of the lifeguards to always have us a chair reserved beach side. He had it decorated everyday for us.

The resort we stayed at had the beach on one side and the mountains on the other.

Every morning after breakfast we would walk the beach and watch the starfish.

We met up with some friends everyday at 2 for a game of pool volleyball.

Out at the Cabaret

Our Aggie and New Jersey Friends

Sun Kissed

The mandatory cigar shot on the beach.

What an amazing place and week we had. This is what memory making is all about!

And we finished off our trip with a visit from our two favorite munchkins.

December to May

2010-11-10T11:15:00.000-08:00

December:

We Moved our Home From Fort Worth to Abilene

January:

Clarks Work Moved from Fort Worth to Zapata, Texas

555 Miles Away from Home is Too Far

February:

We Celebrated my Dads 60th Birthday with Friends & Family

We Made a Day Trip to San Angelo for...

The Junior League Barndance

We Spent Our First Married Valentine in...

Fredericksburg, Texas

Relaxing, Shopping, Spa Day and Good Weather

And Spent Valentines Day with our Favorite Neice and Nephew

March:

My Father In Law Ran For County Judge

And WON!!!

April:

We Took a Long Weekend to the Gaylord Texas

Had a Great Night at the Glass Cactus

And Visited our Friends in the Metroplex

May:

I was Asked to Join the Junior League

My Cars Computer System went out so My Sweet Husband Bought Me a New One

And That Brings Us to My Next Post...

Our Honeymoon in Jamaica

Meet LSB

2010-11-09T09:08:00.000-08:00

My Wedding Present

The Day We Took Her Home...She Stole My Heart
She Loves to Be Held Like A Baby

She Doesn't Mind Dress Up

She Hates it When Her Daddy Gets His Work Bags Out to Leave

She Loves Her Cousin Riley Dog

She Hates Thunderstorms

She Loves Her Mama

She is Spoiled Rotten and Sleeps Under the Covers

My Little Angel Dog

Happy Halloween

2010-10-31T09:00:00.000-07:00

From The Bolls House to Yours...

And Happy 1st Birthday to Miss Lily Sue!

CELEBRATE

2010-10-19T12:15:00.000-07:00

Once upon a time...

A Texas girl dreamed of her dream wedding...
With romance, glamour, comfort and love...

Decorated with red roses, greenery, christmas trees, candlelight, and intimate detail...

Where all her good friends and family would all come together...

and have a wonderful dinner...

Dance the night away...

Give toasts and blessing to the new Mr. & Mrs. ...

And toast...

Eat cake...

And some more cake...

And maybe a late night ice cream bar...

And then live happily ever after!

The End

100 things...

2010-10-10T19:29:00.000-07:00

1. I am married to my best friend.

2. Never knew good sleep until we got our pillow top mattress.

3. NEVER does dishes, just ask my mom and husband...NEVER.

4. My dog always has her hair in a topnot in true Maltese fashion.

5. The holidays are my favorite time of the year.

6. My husband is away from home for work 8 months a year.

7. I love volunteering in my free time to help others.

8. I miss the metroplex...shopping, food, events.

9. But on another note so good to be HOME in Abilene.

10. I hate sweet wine.

11. I will eat anything out of Paula Deens cookbook.

12. I love Itunes.

13. I love to plant flowers and make my yard look beautiful, but always forget to water them.

14. I cannot believe I have been married nearly one year.

15. I cannot wait to meet Clark and I's children one day.

16. I love lamp light.

17. I always buy books to read and then never read them.

18. I watch Realhousewives every week and every season.

19. I am obsessed with Gossip Girl.

20. I never wear heels, always flats.

21. My sister loves to run, I hate to run.

22. There is a park in Abilene named after my Great Grandad, Rose Park.

23. I would like to go to Canada one day.

24. My mimi and poppy are my second parents.

25. I wish I could cook like my Gan Gan.

26. I am currently getting ready for a garage sale and don't know if all the hard work is worth it.

27. When I get my car washed it must have the tires shiny and leather air freshener.

28. I am a planner, my husband is not.

29. I have not cut my hair in 6 months.

30. I am counting down the days to our upcoming DC/NYC trip.

31. I never dress up for Halloween, this year I am going as a butterfly which I was told was unoriginal.

32. I have a birdcage on my island and change it out for every season.

33. Ballard Design, Pottery Barn, Serena & Lily...yes please.

34. Anything I can monogram I will...thanks Aunt Molly.

35. I love to buy stationery, I try to find reasons to use it.

36. Just started a new bunco group and cannot wait to get to know all the sweet ladies.

37. On that note I am hosting Christmas Bunco and my mind is already racing on decor.

38. My christmas tree always stays up until the end of January.

39. My sirius radio is on the Holly station throughout the holidays.

40. My second home is a Holiday Inn Express visiting my husband on the weekends.

41. My husband wears coveralls, a hard hat and safety goggles to work everyday...I laugh every time I see him in it.

42. I make my husband get a manicure every time he gets home for days off to get all the dirt and grease from his fingernails.

43. I love my Godchildren Izzabella & Trey.

44. We have a sound machine running at all times at night.

45. My father in law just became Taylor County Judge and we are so happy for him.

46. I text all the time and sometimes too much.

47. I rarely drink cokes, always drink UNSWEET Iced Tea.

48. I believe God has a plan for me.

49. Listening to Josh Groban NOEL disc makes me cry every time.

50. So thankful for our servicemen and I am so proud to have 2 in my family, Wyatt & Joe.

51. I had christmas music only at my wedding and it was amazing.

52. I love to go to the beach and relax for vacation.

53. I love to go to NYC and go go go for vacation.

54. My husbands co-workers from Canada call me sometimes just to hear my Texas accent...weird.

55. I love diamonds and pearls.

56. I met clark when I was 18 and never thought 10 years later we would be happily married.

57. I love to two step to a good old country song.

58. I love George Strait, cowboy and country at its best.

59. My wardrobe consists of Black and Black.

60. I manage 110 rental houses as my job..I play collection agent, counselor, problem solver everyday.

61. I want to steal my sisters dog so that Lily Sue has a brother.

62. My dad is a cowboy and Aggie in every way possible.

63. I have 8 cousins and they are more like brothers and sisters.

64. TJMaxx, Marshalls, Ikea, Stein Mart are my go to's when I go to Dallas.

65. Why can we not order online for H&M...

66. I love it when my yard is freshly mowed and you can see the mow lines.

67. Always have a Niven Morgan Gold candle burning at my home.

68. My sister doesnt understand why I have pots and pans hanging on my pot rack because I don't cook.

69. I want to have my children 18 months apart just like my sister and I.

70. My daughter will always have a bow in her hair, my son will always have nike tennis shoes on, per his father.

71. Don't know what I did before I had a DVR and HD TV

72. My mother is too kind and does not have one mean bone in her.

73. My dog Lily Sue was born on Halloween.

74. I put Mentholatum on my lips every night before I go to sleep.

75. At Christmas I have 6 different trees at my house.

76. I love Sugar Free Redbull.

77. My husband is going to miss Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years this year.

78. I was CHAMP the mascot my senior year.

79. My children will go to AHS.

80. I like my steaks cooked Medium Rare, my husband thinks thats gross.

81. When I actually take the time to cook it always turns out good.

82. I always have a project going on at our house, currently finishing my bedroom...just waiting on my upholstered headboard to come in!

83. My current Itunes playlist consists of Rap, Christian, Rock and Texas Country.

84. I like to look back at old pictures of me and my friends from middle school and high school.

85. I make my husband call me everyday when he gets to work and gets home to make sure he made the drive safely. Even at 4 in the morning.

86. I love anything pumpkin...pie, cheesecake, ice cream.

87. Some days I miss my husband so badly that all I want is just a hug and kiss to get me through the month. Sometimes I drive 3 hours to get that.

88. I love that I dont have to be at work until 9 because I am not a morning person.

89. I watch Nightline every night.

90. I check the Abilene Reporter News and MSN.com every day.

91. I do not have a Facebook account, but snoop around sometimes on my husbands.

92. I love to lay in bed and listen to thunder and the rain fall.

93. I would not be the person I am today if it were not for my family.

94. We go to Destin every year for a family vacation and always have the best time.

95. I never get a good tan in the summer because I put too much sunscreen on.

96. I have freckles all on my nose and think I get a new one each day on my arms.

97. My dad wanted to name me Wynonna...thank you mother for stepping in. He also thinks we should call our first child Cotton...What???

98. My middle name is Rose after my grandmother.

99. I am madly, deeply, crazy in love with my better half, Clark.

100. I thank God everyday for the many blessings he has bestowed upon me, when I wake up and when I go to bed.

In My Fathers House

2010-09-29T17:28:00.000-07:00

I had waited 8 years to marry Clark, but those last few hours of waiting felt like eternity. Growing up I always knew I would be married in the church my Great Grandad and Grandad built, that I was dedicated in as a baby, that I was baptized and also grew up in. It was perfect! Just standing in the front taking pictures I could feel all the love surrounding me, that of my family, my friends, our angels in heaven and God.

Mr. & Mrs. Clark McCord Bolls

I LOVE YOU Clark McCord Bolls! Always and Forever

Princess Bride

2010-07-13T15:57:00.001-07:00

While my Groom To Be was at his "Burger Brunch"...

I was celebrating with all my favorite ladies at The Wharehouse...

The Beautiful Inviations

Absolutely Amazing

Just the start of my Fabulous Day

The Gifts I Gave My Girls

Aprons!!! Since we all cook so much!

My two dearest friends and their mothers hosted my Bridal Luncheon and would not let me know any details. When I walked in to The Wharehouse the waterworks started. I was just so honored to be in a room full of ladies I love so dearly and I know love me! We had an amazing morning full of Wedding talk and making sure everyone was on schedule for the remainder of the day...LOL

Awww Just makes me smile thinking about it :)

Italiano Rehearsal

2010-07-12T18:08:00.001-07:00

Twas the night before the big day...

For some reason I did not get any pictures from our rehearsal, but then again Clark and I did wait until 30 minutes before to put together a slide show! Clark was even late to dinner because he was determined to finish the slideshow and of course everyone loved it. But anyways...

Clark's parents hosted our rehearsal dinner at Spano's Italian Restaurant. Clark's mom loves wine so she researched and had 6 different Italian wines for everyone to sample and had the chef prepare a 4 course meal for us. The food was amazing and the wine was flowing!

Of course the Rehearsal Dinner means the dreadful speeches...anyone that has been in a wedding knows the anticipation, emotions and dread of the rehearsal dinner speeches. Of course the entire time I had been planning our wedding I had not shed one tear, but the second my sister stood up for her speech the waterworks started flowing. She was amazing and so were our other friends and family and Clark and I both were both so honored to have them celebrating this special time in our lives.

Love You Mom

You better not be sad Groom!

Being the dramatic bride everyone "thought" I was

Carol, the lovely lady that set us up!

Last night as a the Brown Sisters

We finished the night off at The Warehouse with a martini and then off to bed to get our beauty rest...Tomorrow is the Big Day...I am going to be Mrs. Clark Bolls.

No More Excuses

2010-07-12T17:04:00.000-07:00

After another few months hiatis from blogging, I am back and have no more excuses to not blog!

Since Clark takes the laptop to work with him I was trying to cram a blog session into my lunch break, but work has been so crazy I hardly have time to grab lunch. But now I have my very own Cherry Red Dell Laptop, my quiet creative blogging area, and a blogging companion that I will have to fill you in about a little later...So now let the blogging begin AGAIN!

A Sister That Marathons

2010-03-03T10:27:00.000-08:00

The weekend of November 15th we took a break from all the wedding planning and preparation and went to San Antonio to watch my Sister and good family friend Kari run in the San Antonio Rock N Roll Marathon. Personally running 26 miles does not sound fun...I like to have other goals in my life, but hey maybe one day I will get a wild hair and want to do one, but probably not!

San Angelo Running Friends at the Start Line

Amanda & KP at mile 5

Mile 25 and She is Smiling

Finish Time: 4 Hours 44 Minutes

We decided to take the dogs with us, and that was an adventure in itself. Mom had to hold Anna Belle the entire time and of course she barked at everyone. Meanwhile Dad and I took turns with Riley who was scared of everyone and running in all directions shaking. We definetely learned that was a bad idea. Dad and I tried to catch her at all the look out spots, but we missed a few times because she was going a lot faster than we were...I think I walked about 10 miles that day myself. We had a great time and I am so very proud of my Baby Sister for completing and not only that, but attempting such a large challenge. Love you Sis!

Happy Halloween

2010-03-03T10:13:00.000-08:00

I spent Halloween 2009 with my Two Favorite Gobblins!!!

PINK is the New Bride

2010-03-02T12:34:00.000-08:00

When it came down to deciding what to do for my Bachelorette party I knew I wanted to plan something that ALL the important ladies in my life could take part of. Anyone that knows me knows having a raunchy (sp?) bachelorette party was not my idea of fun and Amanda, MOH, and Sarah (Matron OH) knew to not even go there. So I contimplated for a few months and decided having a weekend in Dallas full of activities would be the best idea. I have two friends with brand new babies, Moms and Aunts, and friends coming into town at different times, so we decided to plan a couple of fun get togethers so in the end everyone could take part of my "Bachelorette" weekend. Sarah & Amanda put it all together and it was amazing starting with the invitation...Don't they just scream MEGAN...

First Thing on the Agenda: Race for the Cure

I am a huge supporter of Breast Cancer Awareness and since my Mother, my Grandmother, and my dear friend Jenna were all affected by Breast Cancer what a wonderful way to celebrate them and other women who have fought the brave fight. The Race for the Cure in Dallas is HUGE and over 30,000 people do it every year. It is an amazing experience and it is definetely on my list of favorite moments in my life. So I found it only fitting to take part in such an amazing event with my closest friends and family, and a way to start a weekend I will never forget.

Starting Line at Northpark Center

The Ladies Bright & Early

Pretty Pink Princess Izzy!

Bride & Bridesmaids

Will was so nice to come walk with 16 ladies!

All the Girls at Celebrity Cafe for Lunch...Yummy!!!

Now of course we had to squeeze a little shopping in after lunch...but I cut my shopping short and went home to rest up for the night ahead. I had told Sarah and Amanda I did not want to get too wild, but of course they made me do some of the typical Bachelorette things. Please excuse the tiara and wand...they MADE me wear it!!!

The Bathtub in the Hotel...when I walked in and saw this I was very scared!

Sarah crowning my Princess Bride

Rebecca, Belinda & Carol

Best MOH Ever

I opened presents and then we were off to dinner at Piranhas...I think that is what it was called.

Sexy Roll & Martinis Please!

Cheers...They let me take the tiara off for dinner.

Dancing Queen

And then we all danced the night away...

Wow what a weekend...It just makes me tired thinking about it!

Thank you Amanda & Sarah for a weekend full of everything a girl could wish for!

Brookhollow Christian Shower

2010-02-26T13:52:00.001-08:00

With our Hosts

The Cake was Delicious (Thank goodness since they are doing our wedding cakes)

Opening Gifts

My sledgehammer I got from my aunt!

With our Moms

It was a wonderful afternoon. I enjoyed so much getting to meet so many of Clarks family friends. They told me many stories of Clark from his younger years.

Wow do I have some Thank You notes to write!

A Holiday To Remember

2010-02-26T07:41:00.000-08:00

Before I knew it, it was time to put our Save The Dates in the mail...

Ladies Who Brunch

2010-02-25T13:37:00.000-08:00

Several of my mother and I's close friends threw me a beautiful bridal shower at the Abilene Country Club.

My Hosts: Melinda Galloway, Connie Stephens & Wayna Polk

My Bridesmaids: Anna, Belinda, Amanda, Lauren & Carol

My sweet Poppy escorted my Mimi to the party.

My Mimi & Her Friends

My Sweet Sister

My Two Moms

Rose & Her Girls

We had such a good time visiting with friends and my good friend Lauren got to come visit me for the weekend and surprise me that she is having a baby in May 2010!!! And did I mention all the great gifts I received. I received some of the most amazing serving pieces and some must haves for the kitchen. It was a great morning and reminded me once again of how blessed I am and how glad I am to get to celebrate such an exciting time in my life with such special people.

His & Hers

2010-02-25T12:49:00.000-08:00

My Aunts put us on a true "Fall Affair" in my Aunt Molly's back yard. It was the first of many parties for Clark and I and when I walked up and saw all the hard work and how beautiful everything was I was overwhelmed with emotion because it finally sank in I was getting married. The pictures speak for themselves of how precious everything was.

The Menu was very southern with fried chicken, potato salad, fresh fruit, and homemade rolls. And for desert we had homemade pound cakes with fresh fruit toppings and cute cupcakes my Aunt Molly decorated herself.

All our closest friends and family were there and we received so many nice things. Plenty of kitchen gadgets for me and tons of tools for Clark. Now I just have to get some projects on that boys To-Do list!!!

After the party we decided to go bowling, because it is kind of a joke how much Clark and I love to bowl. We actually wanted to have our Rehearsal Dinner at the bowling alley, but both sides of the family said N-O. So the next best thing was to go with all our friends and wedding party after our His and Her party. We had a blast...Of course Clark and I won!

Wish I would have taken more pictures, but hey I was too busy bowling!

Better Late Than Never

2010-02-24T10:11:00.001-08:00

Back in July we had our engagement pictures taken by Tiffany Turk. She is amazing and it was such a fun day! I have put a few of my favorites up...My mother insisted we have Anna Belle in a part of our wedding, but since she is a bit moody and barks a little too much we decided having her picture on our Ice Cream Sundae bar would be the best way to include her, sincer she LOVES ice cream! Tiffany got some great shots and Anna Belle was on her best behavior.

This was the very first time Clark and I had professional photos done of the two of us and I think the pictures speak for themselves and truely show how happy Clark and I are right now in this chapter of our lives. Sometimes I love to just scroll through them because they always bring a smile to my face and make me realize what a lucky girl I am to have him as my partner in life.

An Apology...

2010-02-24T09:36:00.000-08:00

To All My Dear Blog Friends...

It is obvious that I have taken a hiatus from blogging for the past 6 months (Yikes!), but hey I was busy...Moving, Planning a Wedding, Starting a New Job and did I mention planning a Wedding! I know these are all things I should have been documenting in my blog so please bare with me over the next week or so while I catch you all up with all that has been going on in my life. I hope I still remember how this all works...

They Are Here

2009-08-11T15:23:00.000-07:00

Hello All...Well my proofs from our engagement pictures are in and they are amazing! Check them out and leave us a message...

www.clarkandmegan.tiffanyturkphotography.com

There is a slide show, but if you will click on ONLINE ORDERING, enter your email address and our password is ANNABELLE all of the pictures will come up. Let me know your favorites...

116 Days!

19 Weeks

2009-07-23T16:48:00.000-07:00

Wedding Update: This past week we took our engagement pictures downtown...Stay tuned for the edited ones...

FINALLY

2009-07-23T16:24:00.001-07:00

After a year of begging Clark to buy me a new camera with his Safety Points from work...I finally got one. I have been doing a little practice around the house...

Now I can finally upload pictures and keep my blog up to date! Stay Tuned!!!

52/2=26

2009-07-02T16:30:00.000-07:00

This is my 52nd Post!!! Wow never thought I would get this far...So June 4th I celebrated my 26th Birthday and it was a great one! Here are two of my absolute favorite things I recieved.

I have been wanting an entrance piece forever and I found this one that just fit perfect in my house at Stokes Chic Antiques in Abilene. It is the cutest store! I got a few of the antique mirrors there too...Thanks Mom & Dad
And of course I hit up my other favorite store with my Birtday Money, Hobby Lobby! And my friend Lauren gave me that precious frame...

I woke up the morning of my birthday by the doorbell and my honey had sent me an Edible Arrangement. They are amazing! And of course he knows just how to get to my heart with a precious note and a day of pampering and shopping, and then a great dinner at Del Frisco. He truely treated me like a princess for the day...Thanks Clark...I love you so much!

Wow I have such amazing friends and family. I received so many cards and flowers, thank you all for thinking of me on my Birthday. I am so blessed!

Bolls/Young Wedding May 16, 2009

2009-06-21T13:17:00.000-07:00

The Married Couple

Clark after 1 hour of sleep in 36 hours

Bolls Boys

Glenys & Downing Dancing

Thriller Dance

Clark & Chris

Dancing The Night Away

Clarks Aunt Nancy & Me

Kicking Off Summer

2009-06-10T19:59:00.000-07:00

A Beautiful Pool & Great Weather

A Pool Full of Beach Balls

Sunscreen & Magazines

Good Food

Yummy Petit Fors

Smoothie Bar

Monogrammed Beach Towels for Party Favors

= 8 Junior Girls Kicking off the Summer before their Senior Year.

One of my dear friends, Lauren, younger sister, Jourdan, asked me to help her throw a last day of school party, and of course I was all about that. She wanted to go all out, so we worked out every little detail for about 2 weeks. The party was a hit and all the girls could not believe what all Jourdan had done for them. I have been babysitting Jourdan since she was in 1st grade...I cannot believe this next year she will be a Senior...how time flies by.

Will You Be...

2009-05-27T17:52:00.000-07:00

The Day, The Dress, The Bride, The Groom,

The Joy, The Tears will all come so soon

Professing true love to my husband to-be

with family and friends all watching me

I hope the sun will be shining down,

Keep your fingers crossed that I'll fit in my gown...

But there's just one more thing, that

There needs to be...and that's to

Have you standing with me

Will you be my Bridesmaid?

"The Box" they each received with the Pearl Earrings to wear on My Wedding Day

My Maidens

My Maid of Honor Amanda, Matron of Honor Sarah & Bridesmaid Anna

My Dear Friend & Mother To Be Lauren Long

My College Roommate Lauren Fisbeck

My Friend Since 6th Grade, Belinda Shepherd

The Girl That Introduced Me To Clark, Carol Ann Nichols

I don't just have 1 best friend I have 7. Each of these girls are amazing and when I got engaged the first thing people would ask was...who are your bridesmaids? Well that was one of the easiest decisions I have had to make so far. Each one of these girls have been by my side since the beginning of Clark and I's relationship and I could not imagine my special day without them right by my side. Oh and by the way they all said "Of Course"!!! Amanda, Sarah, Anna, Lauren, Carol, Lauren & Belinda I love you all so much, thank you for being my friend, I am so glad God has blessed me and put you in my life. 6 more months girls!

April Rewind

2009-05-11T17:15:00.000-07:00

Here is a quick rewind of what I have been up to the past month:

The Warehouse With Friends

Easter Sunday With The Family

Dinner With The Parents At Perinis

Lonestar Music Fest In San Angelo

Whew...What a month! So now I have an excuse for being such a bad blogger...I was busy!

7 Months Until The Big Day!

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

2009-04-09T15:13:00.000-07:00

I attended my nephews first T-Ball game this last Saturday. It was quite the comedy show. Between the Short Stop biting the air, to the Third Baseman drawing in the sand, lets just say they bend the rules of Baseball A LOT! But of course I have the smartest player on the team as a nephew. He actually tagged a person out, which was the first real out of the entire game, he hit 2 runs in and scored twice.

Go Red Sox Go! Waiting to run into Home Plate!

The Younger Man in My Life

Go Bubby Go

Getting Baby Lovin

Can you tell I am a proud Aunt!

Taking a knee after the game...how cute is that?

I thought of a few things while I was sitting watcing the game. The first was to let go and live a little more, those kids out there doing whatever they wanted to made me jealous, so I decided from now on I am going to try to live with a little less structure in my life and have FUN. Clark is going to love that one. Another was to NEVER wear a dress to a Baseball game...I am sure the bleachers were flashed several times. And also it made me think of a few years down the road coming to see my children play sports. Watching the coaches made me realize, once again, while I am crazy in love with Clark. He is going to be the best Coach ever and I am going to be the biggerst Fan ever. And lastly what a sucker I am for a cute face saying "That is what Aunts are for," When Trey could not decide which Zoo Tots he wanted at Sonic so he told me he needed them all. So I responded "Okay," just don't tell your Uncle Clark. LOL. I later got a lecture about not always giving children everything they want from Clark, to which I responded, "Well that is what Aunts are for!" I cannot wait until the next game... All The Way Trey!

A Date Is Set

2009-03-30T12:32:00.001-07:00

We have a date!!!

On December 5, 2009 I will marry my wonderful Fiance, Clark in Abilene, Texas.

We are getting married at First Baptist Church in Downtown Abilene. My grandparents, my parents, and aunts and uncles were all married here and I have grown up in this church. My Great Grandfather and Grandfather also built the Sanctuary which is so amazing. I am getting married in a place that was built with love and cannot imagine choosing anywhere else.

Our reception is going to be at the Abilene Country Club. They have just remodeled the upstairs ballroom and it is beautiful. I cannot wait, with the help of my mom, my aunts and my wonderful wedding planner, June, to transform the space into our very own. I cannot wait! Can it just be this Saturday Please!!!

A Must Watch...

2009-03-29T16:34:00.001-07:00

Now I am warning you the acting is a little cheesy, but it has a wonderful message for all couples, whether married, engaged or just dating...

A Houston Wedding

2009-03-15T16:11:00.000-07:00

The last weekend in February Clark and I traveled to Houston for my dear friend Lauren's wedding. It was an event packed 3 days, but it was so much fun. I guess it will be the last time I will be a Maid of Honor since I will soon be a Matron! Thursday we stayed with Lauren and Brandon and celebrated Clark and I's engagement and helped pack and do a few last minute things.... Friday My Mother and I helped host a Bridal Luncheon for Lauren and all the important women in her life. My Mom and I were in charge of decor and I think it turned out so nice...

The Tables...Of course I had to use some Crowns!

The Wedding Party

We are all getting Married

Lauren & I

Clark & I at the Rehearsal Dinner

The Bride & Groom

The Bride & The Bride to Be

My Handsome Fiance & I

Farewell Carriage Ride

I wish I had taken more pictures, because the view from the reception was amazing. We were on the 42nd floor of the Petroleum Club in Houston and three of the walls were glass so you could see the entire city. It was such a romantic night full of dining, dancing and being with friends.

A "G" What?

2009-03-05T10:04:00.000-08:00

Yesterday Clark surprised me with a new phone, The G1. Now I had gotten to love my little Sidekick, even though children would often ask if it was a Portable Nintendo, because it was so large. It embarrassed Clark everytime I pulled the thing out of my purse, but hey it made calls and I could text really fast with it...That is all you need a phone for right?

Well a day later, I am like Sidekick Who? I love my new toy! He knows how organized I like to stay and with the wedding coming up he thought I needed a little help remembering things. He is so good! I have my own personal planner and get all my emails in split second. I am just so amazed in how technology has changed. Now during the day while Clark is off on the rig we can email back and forth about important wedding decisions, because I am sure that is all he wants to talk about! He might have just created a G1 Monster...

Going To The Chapel : Part 2

2009-03-03T11:12:00.000-08:00

Another Surprise

After we were done at the park Clark told me he had one more surprise for me, waiting at my house. When we arrived my family and his was waiting with champagne, cupcakes and petit fors to celebrate with us.

December 2009

Cupcakes...My favorite!

Amanda already being a great MOH

Joe brought some homemade salsa.

Brown Girl Cousins

The sneaky cousins that helped pull off the surprise.

Our Family

I am going to be a Bolls!!!

My goofy "Fiance"... relieved everything went off with out a glitch.

Amazing Friends & Family

Since getting engaged I have received many sweet letters and great gifts that will help me in the planning. Poor Clark, our coffee table went from Car books to Wedding books!

Some of my great gifts.

An Edible Arrangement from Carol Ann...It is so good!

These past few days have been filled with so many memories and moments that I will remember for the rest of my life. I cannot wait to start a new chapter in Clark and I's book of life together. Clark has grown up to be an amazing man and shows and gives me so much love daily. I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life with him and fall in love with him more and more everyday. I also cannot wait to celebrate with our friends and family on our big day...which speaking of I better get to planning!!!

Going To The Chapel : Part 1

2009-03-03T10:22:00.001-08:00

The Proposal

I had a feeling I was going to get engaged very soon, since Clark and I's 8 year anniversary was coming up, but I did not know what an amazing night and experience it would be. Clark and I went to dinner at the Beehive to celebrate our anniversary. We were there for 3 hours...we had to wait nearly 2 to just sit down. After dinner we were both so frustrated, we decided to go have some drinks with friends at a bar near Rose Park. I still at this point did not catch on...

Being Sneaky

I had been with my sister and cousin, Sarah, all day and I was very impressed that they kept this secret, even though I found out later it was very hard and they kept walking off to laugh!

Clark and I were driving down 7th street and all of the sudden he makes a sharp turn into Rose Park. ( The importance in Rose Park is that for one it is named after my Great Grandfather, Oscar Rose, and that is where I get my middle name Rose. And second that it was the place Clark first told me he loved me 7 years ago.) The second we pulled in I knew. He parked right in front of this amazing table, which was glowing. I started crying and he literally had to come drag me out of the car. He kept saying come on we have to get out of the car.

The Table

On the table was a quilt my Gan-Gan had quilted and tons of pink roses, my favorite. Once we were at the table, Clark got down on his knee and popped the question. Even though it was all such a blur, I do remember him saying he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me.

And of course I said YES!!!

Right after, I have tears and mascara all over my face...

They pulled off the best surprise ever.

Joe and Will having a celebratory toast at the park with us.

Later on after the proposal I found out all the details in how it all went down. Earlier in the day when Amanda, Sarah and I were together, Clark had gone over to my Mimi and Poppys and asked my whole family for my hand in marriage. I know the guy just usually asks the dad, but Clark knew how important my grandparents were to me so he asked them also. I am so touched by the little things Clark thought of to make it just perfect. My dad told him "well I guess that would be alright." so Danny Mack. And my Poppy told him the same thing my Great Grandfather had told him when he asked to marry my Mimi, "You better be able to keep up." Knowing I could be a little high maintenance at times!

My Aunts had brought the quilt so they had stayed to watch the proposal. They said Clark was litteraly dragging me to the table. After he had proposed I told him I wish there was someone there to take our picture, and all of the sudden here come these two cars around the corner. Out come Amanda, Sarah, Will and Joe. We all toasted, cried and took pictures.

We were also breaking a few laws that night. For one we were on a burn ban, and we had dozens of candles lit outside. And two we were drinking alcohol in a public park. This was just the start of an amazing night and many years to come.

The Ring

My ring is so very special and means so many things to me. It is 18 diamonds around in an eternity band. My Poppy gave these to my Mimi for their 25th Wedding Anniversary. They have now been married 57 years. Mimi had given the diamonds to me last year, but I had not decided what I wanted to do with them. I knew I wanted to somehow use them when I got married, so that everytime I looked at them I would know what they stood for, which was the amazing love my Grandparents have for each other through good times and in bad. Clark had gotten with my Mother and had the band made for me. And Clark also told me it stands for the eternal love he has for me that will never stop. Like I said Clark thought of EVERYTHING...and I cannot believe how perfect it was...but the night had just started and we had some celebrating to do and more surprises to come!!!

Happy Valentine's Day

2009-02-14T17:02:00.000-08:00

Hope your Valentine was full of Puppy Love!!!

San Antonio

2009-01-24T15:28:00.000-08:00

One of my best friends and College roommate is getting married February 28th. This past weekend a group of girls and I all met in San Antonio to celebrate with the bride-to-be for her Bachelorette weekend. I feel like I have never visited San Antonio as an adult, just as a kid, so pretty much all I remember is Sea World. I was so excited about the weekend Alli and I had planned for Lauren...We had tons of fun going to dinner, the spa, and out dancing the night away.

Maid of Honor & Bride-To-Be

Dinner at Boudrous

Bridesmaids

The Whole Crew
The Hosts & The Bride

Wow...what a weekend we all had. A few of my memories from the weekend will be my massage therapist telling me I need to relax the whole massage, imagine that! We went to Howl at the Moon and Lauren got to go up on the stage and all the men in the bar sang "You've lost that loving feeling" to her. And making a drunk idiot fall on the ground after I pulled my chair out from under him because he was sitting on my dress. After Lauren spit her drink out, because she was laughing, she told me that that was not very nice, and I just told her I was not going to let some drunken guy ruin her weekend. I was so the best choice for Maid of Honor!!!!!

High Rolling In Shreveport

2009-01-21T13:01:00.001-08:00

Over Days Off I surprised Clark with a 3 day trip to Shreveport to relax, gamble, and just get away. We had so much fun just the two of us...

Love Love Love

Clark Being a High Roller on the Quarter Slots

Me Winning Big!

The first night we won pretty big, considering we were just playing pennie and nickel slots. But then we lost what we won plus some the next night. Oh well...

The last night we were there we went to a nice dinner at The Vintage. We had the sweetest little waitress. At the end of our meal she brought us this HUGE piece of chocolate cake. She said she just knew we had to be celebrating something and that is why she brought it. Clark and I just looked at each other then I said "Oh how did you know? We are celebrating our 8 year anniversary..." I had to kick Clark under the table to get him to play along. And I really was not lying our 8 year Anniversary is coming up next month! The cake was so good, we had a little then and then a little the next morning...

Bowling Queen

2009-01-21T12:46:00.000-08:00

Over Clark's last days off we made a very last minute decision to travel to Houston. My dear friend Lauren and her fiance, Brandon, were so very kind to let us stay at their new beautiful home in Katy. Clark had some music business to take care of and Lauren and I had some shopping business to take care of, of course! Lauren and I decided that everytime Clark and I visit is is a MUST that we go bowling. We go to the Disco Midnight Bowling.They play fun dance music and the bartender remembered us from September! We had a blast, but for some reason I was always on the losing team, I need to get back to the lanes and practice...

The Crew

Bowling Queens

Love This Girl

Thumbs Up For Days Off!!!

Only 5 1/2 more weeks until the Wedding!

It's A New Year

2009-01-01T15:51:00.000-08:00

Since this is my 35th post I thought I would look back on the 35 things that I will never forget about this year...In no particular order.

1. Clark started a new job, that he loves, working for Precision Drilling.
2. Turning 25 years old. I am a quarter of a century old!
3. Moving to the Sag-Nasty.
4. Wyatt & Joe coming home safely.
5. Joe asking my cousin, Sarah, to marry him in San Antonio.
6. Joe & Sarah's Fall Wedding and all the parties leading up to it.
7. My great friend and college roommate, Lauren Stephens, getting engaged.
8. My Mom getting her 2 year checkup and No Cancer.
9. The birth of my first Grand-Cousin, Lil Drew.
10. The birth of our Niece, Izzy Marley Grotberg in June.
11. My Baby Sister, Amanda, graduating with honors from Tech.
12. My Baby Sister receiving her first "Real" Paycheck.
13. Decorating and making Clark and I's first House into a Home.
14. One of my best friends, Lauren & Jason Long finding out they were going to have a baby.
15. Our trip to Houston to see Lauren Stephens and her family.
16. Seeing "The Rig" for the first time.
17. Girls trip to Fort Worth for Erica's Baby Shower and Mamma Mia.
18. Christmas shopping with my Mom and Sister.
19. Our friends Emily and Danny finding out they were going to be parents in June.
20. Becoming a dang good House-Girlfriend!
21. Clarks sister, Glenys got engaged.
22. Having my entire family home for the Holidays!
23. Wedding dress shopping with Sarah. What a weekend!
24. Throwing a baby shower for Cory & Cassie Grotberg.
25. My Dad moving his office to his "Club House"
26. Driving to Lubbock for Amanda's graduation and sitting through a 4 hour ceremony.
27. My sister ran the White Rock Half Marathon and finished in 2 hours and 9 minutes.
28. Jamie doing the splits at Guitars & Cadillacs! LOL
29. My growing collections of Crowns and Fleur De Lis.
30. Becoming addicted to ITunes.
31. My Poppy turned 80 years old.
32. All the good food we ate at every family gathering.
33. Visiting San Angelo and seeing Amanda & Aaron's new home.
34. Bargain shopping at my favorite stores; TJMaxx, Hobby Lobby and Garden Ridge.
35. Starting my blog!

WOW! What a year...Such great things have happened in my life and those close to me. I can only imagine what God has in store for me in 2009. I have a feeling it is going to be a Great Year!

Happy New Year Everyone

Home For The Holidays

2009-01-01T13:28:00.000-08:00

We started celebrating the Holidays when my parents came to town on the 12th of December and ended with opening presents and celebrating Amanda and Ben's Birthdays on the 27th. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the past month that pretty much sum up my Holidays...

From Our Home

Love my glitter trees from Canton

Anna Belle hanging the first ornament on Mom & Dads tree.

Mom & Dads table awaiting our guest Christmas Day & Dad carving his 20lb Roast.

Clark getting to come home, which was a wonderful gift.

Playing football in the front yard & Lil Drew's First Christmas

Getting to be with 11 of my favorite people + Aunts and Uncles

Celebrating Ben & Amanda's Birthdays ( I feel so old, my baby sister is 24!)

Overall in these past few weeks I have made so many memories that will last a lifetime and eaten a lot of food! Being home and with family to me is what the holidays are all about...I am so blessed I have such a great family to spend it with and remember the true reason for the season, Christ's birth.

One of my favorite memories this year was spending Christmas lunch in my parents house, which was once my grandparents, Gan Gan and Pappy. I remember Christmas's there since I was very small and for our family to still be celebrating and gathering around the table there is truely sentimental. After lunch all the cousins would always go out and try to get into something. This year as I sat on my front porch watching the boys throw the football and Dad and Larry getting in on the action it brought back so many memories of 1101 Washington Blvd.

I don't want them to be over, so I will just start my countdown to next year when I get to start putting my decorations up!

Just Call Me Miss Claus

2008-12-20T10:01:00.000-08:00

Months ago, when I was trying to get my Christmas shopping done early, I had asked Clark if he wanted to do anything for his crew and coworkers. He had told me no, that he would just take steaks one night or something like that. Well I should of known...here we are 5 days out from Christmas, crazy shoppers and drivers everywhere and he tells me he has changed his mind and needs 10 gifts by TOMORROW! Of course I start to panic a little, but then my brain started running and 2 hours later I had run around town and picked up all the fillers for the baskets, including cute little coffe cups with all the guys names on them. I knew all guys liked sweets and thank goodness for Central Market because everything looks like I actually made it from scratch!

All the Goodies

Finished Basket

Now Clark better keep up his end of the deal and when the guys say how good the muffins and cookies are he better just respond, "Meg is a great cook."

Next year when Clark says he doesn't want to do anything I will just go ahead and take that as a Yes!

Christmas with The Grotbergs

2008-12-20T09:41:00.000-08:00

This past week we had our Christmas dinner with the Grotbergs. Since the guys schedules are so crazy we finally found a night we could all come together and celebrate the Holidays.

Trey & Izzy

She loved looking at herself in the Christmas Ornaments

Opening Gifts Spider Man

Uncle Clark playing puppets with Izzy... She was a little unsure!

Clark and I are so fortunate that even though we are 140 miles away from home we have an extended family here in Fort Worth. Being with Family and those you love is one of my favorite parts of Christmas, I am blessed we have the Grotbergs to be a part of our Christmas traditions.

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree...

2008-12-10T19:45:00.000-08:00

This year I was especially excited to decorate for Christmas because Clark and I actually had home to decorate and this was our first year to have an actual full size Christmas Tree. As all of you know I began planning my Christmas Tree back in October and started asking people November 1st if it was too early to start decorating. I just love Christmas and everything it represents...so I asked Clark to pick out one ornament and decided I would design the tree around that one ornament since I got to start from scratch...See Ornament Below...

Now how was I suppose to design a whole Christmas Tree around a Santa on a Motorcycle? He also bought me a Crown Tree Topper which I love!

So I decided on a Santa theme in Red & Gold...

The Final Product

I absolutely love how our tree turned out and cannot wait to add more and more Santas and ornaments and create many more memories around our tree.

"O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me!"

Happy Birthday To You...

2008-11-25T05:04:00.000-08:00

Happy 27th Birthday Clark!!!

Today the love of my life and best friend turns 27. We have been together for nearly 8 years and feels like I have seen him grow up from a immature teen to a wonderful man. I am so blessed you are in my life. It is special days like these that I am so proud to say...

I LOVE YOU!

A Family Fiesta

2008-11-01T16:23:00.000-07:00

Friday, October 10th we all celebrated with a fiesta themed, Rehearsal Dinner for Sarah & Joe.

Here are a few pics...

First Official Photo of Brown Cousins + 1 Grand Cousin

I have such an amazing family and anytime we get together you know there will be great stories told and wonderful memories made...

Cousins Who Care * Table Clothes * Stout Drinks * Kids Table * Great Food

All Must Haves for a great Rehearsal Dinner in the Brown Family...

Happy Birthday My Poppy

2008-11-01T16:15:00.000-07:00

Happy 80th Birthday Poppy !!!

On September 28th ( I know I am very late ), my sweet Poppy turned 80...He is the most amazing man and I could not ask for a better Grandfather. I love you!

San Angelo Visit

2008-11-01T15:46:00.000-07:00

Yes Blog friends I am still alive...I have just been a major slacker!

About 7 weeks ago my parents and I went to visit my baby sister Amanda and her boyfriend Aaron in the wonderful town of San Angelo. They have built a beautiful home and invited us to come see the final project and watch the Cowboy game. Here are a few pics of our visit.

Their Beautiful Kitchen

The Happy Family

Riley Dog & Aaron's Favorite Thing

I am so very happy for Aaron and Amanda and just hope one day Clark and I will have a beautiful home of our own. I could never really see my sister as a house wife (girlfriend), but she surprises me everyday with things she can do...

"It's not the home I love, but the life that is lived there."

I Love You

2008-09-22T18:46:00.000-07:00

For you see, each day I love you more. Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow.

~Rosemonde Gerard

Houston Visit

2008-09-22T18:25:00.000-07:00

Two weekends ago Clark and I drove 300 miles to see one of my best friends and college roommate Lauren. Lauren is getting married in February and I am her Maid of Honor. Even though I have been a bridesmaid many a times, this will be my first time to be the MOH. I was so honored that she asked me and know that it will be a day to remember for both of us.

Lauren & her fiance Brandon

Saturday Night Out

Disco Bowling

We had so much fun, Eating mexican food, Shopping, Clark golfed ( I was not there, but heard it was very interesting), Shopped some more, Did Midnight Bowling, and then did a little more shopping. We are so excited for their big weekend and are counting down the weeks. I miss her already...

RV Living

2008-09-10T17:37:00.001-07:00

Clark's last hitch one of his Canadian friends was kind enough to let him live in his RV for his 28 days. He asked me if I would come stay with him a few days and oh what an adventure that was...Not only was I going to be staying there with him, but Anna Belle also...

1 Spoiled Dog + 1 Spoiled Princess + RV = Very Interesting

It was not as bad as I thought, it was actually pretty fun and the upside was I saw Clark everyday, but as my friend Emily said "Megan and Trailer, just does not belong in the same sentence..."

Clark kept getting so mad at me because I would drive home everyday and take a shower instead of taking one in the RV, but I am sorry taking a shower in Water Hose water does not equal clean. It will be an experience I will never forget and just one of those things I can mark off my list of things I did, I never thought I would.

I took this picture of Anna Belle after her bath, because I could not send her back to her Granny's smelling of the RV Park...She is the cutest thing ever, but by the end of the week I was ready to send her home, she is spoiled rotten!

First Party Of Many

2008-09-10T17:25:00.000-07:00

My wonderful parents and Aunt through my cousin Sarah and her fiance Joe a grand Engagement Party and here are a few pictures...

Everyone had such a wonderful time and it was so good to meet some of Joe's friends and as always Danny Mack followed through with a wonderful speech welcoming Joe to our crazy family. On to the next party and then the big Wedding!

I am so very proud of you...

2008-08-13T18:09:00.000-07:00

This past Saturday my little sister Amanda graduated from Texas Tech University. It was a very long day, we had to wake up at 4:30 AM to head out of town, but it was so worth it when she got to walk across the stage and get her diploma. I was such a proud big sister. I always giver her a hard time how I am the perfect daughter and sister when really that title should go to her. Maybe now that she has graduated and has a real job she can help me figure out what the heck I want to do with my life...

She graduated with honors because she basically made straight A's and a few B's. When she went to do her final presentation to the Dean of her college, the Dean told her she had received the best internship and job in her entire college for the spring and summer graduates. She will now be an executive at Target while she gets her Masters in San Angelo, basically hiring and getting trained as a manager and then she will go on to work at the Corporate office afterwards.

Congrats Baby Sister...I love you & I am so very proud of you!

"B" Our Guest

2008-08-13T17:14:00.000-07:00

I have finally completed one more room in our house. This is our one of our guest bedrooms. I am obsessed with initials and words and ordered that wonderful script "B" off of Ebay. I am so happy how the room turned out.

I re-finished that black piece of furniture and I was so proud of myself. It was a lot of sanding and 3 coats of paint and then a sealant, but it was so worth it. You cannot really see the knobs in the photo, but I got these really cute pulls from Anthropologie and they completed the piece.

So please come friends and "B" our guest!

Thank You, Thank You

2008-08-13T16:47:00.000-07:00

First of all I want to apologize because I have been such a bad blogger these past few months, but now that we are more settled into our house I promise to keep up. Speaking of settling into our new home, I needed to thank a few people who have helped in making my house a home. I don't know what Clark and I would do without them.

Mom, thank you so much for making my beautiful curtains and helping us move and paint in the middle of summer. I know sewing is not your favorite thing to do, but you did a wonderful job!

Roy & Sara (Clark's Grandparents), Thank you so much for our wonderful new refrigerator. I didn't realize how important a refrigerator was until we had to live out of a cooler for 1 month!

Thank You Again! We love you lots!

Life's A Beach

2008-07-15T16:39:00.000-07:00

Many of you have been asking how the house was coming along, and you know how crazy moving is...We have just now had our internet hooked up, so I thought I would show you the ONLY room that is Complete. Clark and I, and our family all enjoy the Beach and just like my cousin Sarah and Erica I have decided to do my guest bathroom in a Beach theme. While Sarah chose Coral and Erica chose Turquoise, I chose to go with a Spa Green color. I just love how it turned out!

Before the Beach Makeover...

And After!

I found that cute little white shelf at Target and it just made the room...

I am having so much fun making Clark and I's house into a home, I will post as I get more things complete...

One Room Down, Only 6 to Go!

A Little Yard Work

2008-06-18T20:17:00.000-07:00

Clark and I are slowly, but surely trying to make our new house into a home. Yesterday our goal was to get all our pots planted, clean all the windows and porches and mow the yard. Even though my yard is not in tip top shape yet it is getting there. Clark's next days off we are going to tackle the front beds and totally redo them and line them... I will keep you posted.

Front Porch With Patriotic Decor

Now that we live out in the country, I found it very fitting to hang up a lone star...

A Birthday, A Bride & A Baby

2008-06-18T16:02:00.000-07:00

Well it has been a while since I have blogged, so as you can imagine I have a lot to talk about...

So this month I turned the big "25" and ever since my birthday I keep asking myself what have I done with my life and what can I do with my life. I still have not quite figured out the answer, but I do know that I had a wonderful birthday with friends and family that love me and that I love very much! It just so happened that Clark was working on my birthday, but I have amazing girlfriends that took me to a wonderful dinner and I also received tons of text messages and cards. Don't worry Clark and I have been celebrating my birthday every day since he has been off...HaHa. You all know who you are, so thank you for remembering me on my special day,

I love you!

Clark's parents sent me these beautiful flowers...My Favorite, Roses!

The day after my birthday my eldest, girl cousin Sarah came to Dallas/Ft. Worth to find the dress she will walk down the aisle, and marry her prince charming, Joe, in. Thursday we got off to a pretty bumpy start and the look on everyone's face at 5 o'clock Thursday was as if we were never going to find the right one. That night I went home and prayed that Sarah would find the right one, just the look on her face nearly made you want to cry right along with her that Thursday night. We woke up Friday and it was a new day! The very first place we went was a winner. She walked out of the dressing room and I got chills and little tear came to my eye. We knew she had found The Dress.

We Love LuLu's!

As if my birthday week was not busy enough it ended with the birth of Clark's best friend Cory and his wife Cassie's little girl, Izabella Marley Grotberg. Cassie and Cory are great friends of ours and we were so honored to be there when Miss Izzy came into this big world. It was so amazing that she was in her Mother's belly and then 30 minutes later we were all gooing and gawing over her.

The Best Big Brother Ever, Waiting for her arrival.

She is Here! All the guys were just in Awww of her, it was so sweet!

It is so amazing to me that someone you have known just days, you could love so much. Every time Clark and I leave from visiting The Grotberg's, we always talk about how much love we already have for their precious little princess. We are so honored to be her "Aunt" and "Uncle" and cannot wait to watch her grow up just like we have with her big brother Trey.

Happy One Week Birthday Miss Izzy! We Love You...

Carry On...

2008-05-27T11:00:00.000-07:00

This past Memorial Day weekend was wonderful, so I better get started, because this is going to be a long post...

I started out my weekend by hosting a couples baby shower for one of Clark and I's dear friends, Cory and Cassie Grotberg. We had it at El Fenix in the courtyard, and it turned out wonderful. They ended up getting tons of wonderful things and got to see friends and family that they do not get to see often.

Cute Cupcakes & Entry Table

Cutest Big Brother Ever!

Trey with all the gifts, and the Hostesses with The Grotberg's.

Saturday was a crazy hectic day, but fun, so Sunday I just hung out with the family and did a little yard work with my Dad. Saturday night I went with a few of the cousins to the Pat Green concert at the Expo center and ended up running into a bunch of friends from home. We had so much fun, the weather was nice and the people watching was even better!

Belinda & I

Will & I

Stuteville Sisters

Brown Girl Cousins (- Amanda)

The Fiances!

Sunday Joe and soon to be Mrs. Joe Moschella had us over for a Memorial Day/ Birthday dinner. We had amazing food and great company. It was very bitter sweet because as we all sat down as a family to celebrate Memorial Day and thank all the soldiers who fight for our great country, our very own soldier, Wyatt was taking off, leaving Afganistan, and beginning his 4 day journey back to the USA. We celebrated Anna & Sarah's upcoming birthdays and they even brought me gifts for my upcoming 25th Birthday!

Happy Birthday Girls!

The Whole Crew

My Gifts from The Yargers and Stutevilles, who would have ever thought I would ever ask for Lowe's cards! I love it...and cannot wait to spend them, Thank you for thinking of me!

Home Sweet Home

2008-05-19T07:22:00.000-07:00

As most of you know Clark and I have been struggling with the decision of whether to move to Fort Worth or stay in Addison. Well we have decided and we are moving to Fort Worth. We found a house in North Fort Worth, and it is only about 25 minutes from where Clark is drilling right now. This means he gets to come home to his own bed and a good dinner every night (which means I have to start cooking, Yikes). It will be sad to say goodbye to Addison, but at least I will not be all alone for 28 days anymore. We get the keys in two weeks and I am sure I will be posting many before and after pictures. We have our work cut out for us, but it will keep me busy!

Two Little Love Birds

2008-05-15T08:20:00.001-07:00

The first night Clark was home on his days off I had asked him to replace the porch light because it had been out for a week or so. We had the greatest surprise when the light came on, two little love birds perched on our porch. They were so cute and all night I kept making Clark go check and see if they were still there. By the time we had woken up the next morning they had left their perch on our porch. This morning Clark left for 31 days. I was kind of bummed as I was getting ready for work, but when I walked out my door, guess who was back...

My Two Little Love Birds!

"Happiness is only real when shared"

Congratulations To My Dear Friends

2008-05-05T08:22:00.000-07:00

This weekend was just full of surprises. Friday night I received a text from one of my best college friends Lauren letting me know Brandon had proposed in front of her whole family at her lake house in Austin. And then I received a call last night from my cousin Sarah saying Joe had proposed on the "Selena" bridge on the San Antonio Riverwalk. Lauren and Sarah have both met wonderful men, and I have never seen them both so happy. Soooo... I just wanted to say Congratulations and may you both live happily ever after...

I love you both!

And They Are Off

2008-05-05T07:51:00.000-07:00

In honor of the Kentucky Derby, Clark and I thought it would be fun to go to horse races Friday night at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie. One of our great couple friends, Emily and Danny came with us and we had so much fun. Now Emily and Danny did win a little more money because Danny was letting Emily pick her own horses. Me on the other hand, while my heart said pick Texas Kitty Kat, my love was telling me No, there is no way he will win. So we picked Tricky Texas instead, and guess who won? That's right Texas Kitty Kat...

Clark & I watching the Horses get ready.
Emily & I
The guys trying to figure out the system.

Cheering our Horses on to Victory.

Clark yelling because Texas Kitty Kat won!

Danny & Emily

Finish Line view from our Box

We had an awesome time, and I cannot wait to go back!

Makes Me Smile

2008-05-01T08:03:00.000-07:00

The past week I have been intensely cleaning everything in my house, because if we do not use it we are not moving it again with us. A couple of days ago I was cleaning out my linen trunk and ran across a quilt that my Aunt Molly had made me for my High School Graduation. She had all my friends and family write a letter to me on each envelope. As I sat on my floor reading my quilt it brought back so many memories, but what was also so amazing to me was that nearly everyone that had signed my quilt was still a very important part of my life now. A common trend among the letters was what a great friend I had been to each one of them, I hope I am still that great friend to each of them today.

As I was reading through the letters I ran across one from Clark. I will tell you, it kind of caught me off guard. I had to remind myself Clark was very much a part of my life over 7 years ago. His letter made me laugh, but then it also reminded me of why I had fallen in love with him so many years ago. To this day I still get text messages weekly that read "Good morning sunshine".

I am such a lucky girl. I am surrounded by friends and family that love me and that I love so much. Things like this just make me smile!

I also included the text I woke up to this morning from Clark as he left to drive home for his days off. It reads "Wow, seems like a long time has passed on these 28 days, but one thing stayed true, my love for you! Hope you have a good day, you are most beautiful when you smile, I love you!"

Now if only 5:30 was here!

Quick Trip

2008-04-28T07:11:00.000-07:00

I headed to Abilene this weekend for a quick trip to see the family and friends. Saturday we went to El Fenix with Joe and Sarah and had a wonderful dinner on the patio. Thank you Danny Mack! After dinner Joe, Sarah, Amanda & I all went out to meet up with friends and of course another Cousin, Will. Josh, Erica, Ben, Wyatt & Anna we missed you guys, maybe next time...

Dinner & Drinks on the Patio

Family Photo: Please ignore the Bud Light sign in the back!

I don't know what it is about home, but everytime I go back I come home so refreshed. I had a great time and I am so thankful to have a loving home, family, and friends just 3 hours away.

My Day Just Keeps Getting Better

2008-04-23T09:40:00.000-07:00

My office just sent me these gorgeous flowers for Admin's Day.

Thank You so much...I love them!

I Cross My Heart

2008-04-23T07:17:00.000-07:00

I first fell in love with one of these crosses at Canton, but once I saw the price tag I fell out of love with it real quick. I just kept thinking about how I loved that cross and how great it would look in my home. How hard could it possibly be to make one? So for the past couple of weekends I have been making them in my spare time. I am so proud of myself for starting and finishing a project and Clark is so proud of me for saving $100 each cross.

Anyways, I was just proud of myself and wanted to show them off. The pictures really do not do them justice, they are much prettier in person.

Sarah I hope you love yours!

Weekend Wrap Up

2008-04-21T08:17:00.001-07:00

It was so nice to have a weekend where I did not have too much planned and could relax and get things done around the house. Friday night I felt like being domestic so I baked Clark a red velvet cake and decorated it. Saturday I left the house at 5:15 AM and drove to Graford, Texas where I met Clark for breakfast at The Cafe.Clark with his cake. "Only 12 more days" (Now really only 10)Of course he cannot act normal for one single picture!

After seeing Clark for a couple of hours I drove back to Fort Worth and met Cassie & Trey so that we could go to the Fort Worth Art Festival downtown. For those of you that don't know, The Grotbergs (Cory, Cassie & Trey) are like family to us. We often refer to Trey as our nephew and it confuses people, but we love them just like we love our family. He is just too cute so the proud "Aunt" in me just had to post some pictures of him.

Trey watching the Yo Yo People.

Of Course you have to have a Turkey Leg at a Festival.

Before getting his face painted.

After, Cutest little devil I know!

Sunday I just relaxed and painted crosses that people had ordered from me. I am going to try to finish them tonight and post them tomorrow. Sarah, I know you are very anxious to see yours! And then last night went and saw "21" with Lauren. I would give it 2.75 stars, it was good, but you could wait to see it when it comes out on DVD.

All in all I had a great weekend full of friends, food and fun!

I've Been Tagged

2008-04-21T06:30:00.000-07:00

Thanks Belinda!

A - Attached or Single: Very much Attached
B - Best Friend: Clark, Amanda, Lauren & My Mom
C- Cake or Pie: Any kind of Cake Please!
D - Day of choice: Sundays AKA "Megan & Clark Day"
E - Essential Item: My Planner
F - Favorite Color: Red
G- Gummy Bears or Worms: Gummy Bears
H - Hometown: Abilene, Texas
I - Indulgence(s): Manicure & Pedicure once a week & of course Shopping!
J - January or July: July
K - Kids: One day, but not yet.
L - Life is incomplete without: God, Family & Friends
M - Marriage Date: ??? (This just makes me laugh)
N - Number of Siblings: One little sister, Amanda
O- Oranges or Apples: Apples
P - Phobias or Fears: Heights
Q - Quotes: "Great Love and Great Achievements Involve Great Risks"
R - Reason to smile: Being with family, Kisses from Clark, Pink Roses
S - Season: Winter
T- Tag Three Friends: Erica, Sarah, Michelle (So sorry, blame it on Belinda!)
U- Unknown fact about me: I love NASCAR!
V - Very favorite Store: Nordstroms, Ebay, Target & TJMaxx
W - Worst habit: ICE CREAM
X- X-ray or Ultrasound: X-Ray
Y - Your favorite food: Anything Italian, Steaks & Any Dessert
Z - Zodiac: Gemini

Current Obsessions

2008-04-17T08:39:00.000-07:00

Dunston's Steak House on Lovers Lane

* My good friend Lauren and I try to meet for dinner at least once every other week and Dunston's is always our first pick. It has been around for years and reminds us of a restaurant back home, Towne Crier. Their salad bar is amazing!

LUSH Bath Bombs

* These are the "Bomb". They fiz in your bath and also make you smell wonderful. Once they have unfizzed some have little sayings that float up to the top of your bath, some have glitter and some even have fresh flower petals. My favorite smells are Think Pink and Blackberry.

Robeez

*It seems like everytime I turn around someone I know is having a baby and these are always the gifts I give. Not only are they precious, but they last a long time and they have doctors approval so that the baby can have natural foot growth. I have literally ordered 6 pairs in the past 2 months!

Cowboy Chicken

*Lauren and Jason also introduced me to this restaurant. They have wonderful home cooked Vegetables and Sides, and great Rotisserie Chicken. Oh and don't forget the Peach Cobbler!

Vinyl Wall Art

* This is such a neat and cheap way to decorate. I have found most of my vinyl wall art on Ebay. The most recent one I ordered is to go over our bed and it says,

"Loved you once, Love you still, Always have, Always will."

Rig 209: AKA "The $ Maker"

2008-04-15T06:47:00.000-07:00

First I want to say sorry to all the ladies that check my blog for girly things, but Clark insisted me post a blog about the rig for his Family and my Father, so here it goes...

It seems like all Clark and I talk about these days is work, work, work and about drill bits, mud and driller lingo. Sounds exciting doesn't it? So I decided I needed to go see this "Monster" for myself and also see where my Love stays the 28 days he works.

Looking at the Rig from Behind

Underneath where the pipe meets the ground. AKA "BOP"

Side View

Where Clark spends most of his day, making sure the pipes connect.

Locker Room AKA "Shelter from Tornadoes"

Clarks Home for 28 days. AKA "The Shack"

So there you are. I saw it in the dark, but it was so well lit you could see it ten miles away. It is HUGE, Loud and also very high tech. I am so blessed that Clark works with a wonderful group of guys that watch over him and teach him new things everyday, and also that he works on the safest rig in the company.

*Clark is currently taking pictures of his crew so I am sure I will be posting those soon.

Embrace Change

2008-04-10T07:32:00.000-07:00

As most of you know, Clark started a new job about 3 months ago and is away for 28 days and then home for 14. I have really tried to stay strong, but it is mornings like these that just make my heart hurt because I miss him so much and then the other part of me is so mad at him for not being home to take care of me, even though I know he is working his rear off so that we can live comfortably.So my morning started out like this:

3:30 AM: Tornado Alarms went off which woke me up.
3:45 AM: After turning my TV on to check out what was going on, my power went out immediately.
5:30 AM: I finally fell back asleep. Still no power.
7:30 AM: Wake up call from The Grotbergs checking on me, knowing Clark was away. My power then finally turned on.
8:15 AM: Walk to my garage and my garage door is open, which I thought was very strange. I get in my car and sure enough when I pulled out I knew something was wrong. I had a flat tire!

Of course who do I want to call, Clark. Of course I cannot call him, there is no service where he is drilling right now, and he probably has no clue that the storm had even come in last night. So my good friend Emily comes and picks me up and tonight her sweet husband is coming to fix my tire. I told them for payment I will be a babysitter for life. What a morning, as we pulled into work I was holding back the tears knowing the day could only get better from that point on.

So moral of the story is after getting to work I try to start my day by reading Today's Word with Joel Osteen. So what is the topic today, how to Embrace Change. Just what I needed, How did God know? It basically said, God does not want us to live mediocre lives and likes to stir us up a little every once in awhile, AKA Clark starting a new job. He goes on to say we are going to fall a few times before we finally adjust to the new change and embrace it. Well I guess this morning I fell, but I am slowly pulling myself back up. Even though I have not 100% accepted this change, in my heart I know that this was all in God's plan. I am going to embrace this season of change and know that it will help us grow and increase in every aspect of our lives together.

I Heart Canton & NASCAR

2008-04-08T08:00:00.000-07:00

This weekend was so very busy. I was actually lying in bed Thursday thinking of how tired I already was!

Friday

After work I went home and packed for my busy weekend and then I was off to the wonderful little town of Mineral Wells. For those of you that do not know, Clark is currently working on a drilling rig in Graford, Texas, so Mineral Wells is a good place for us to meet. We hit up Wal-Mart for some groceries and then had a quiet dinner at a little Italian restaurant called Nancy's. It was so good to get to see Clark and it will help make the next week go by a little faster. After getting to see him for about 2 hours I turned around and drove back to Ft. Worth to stay with my dear friend Belinda and her husband Nick. I did not arrive at their house until nearly 11:30 and was exhausted, but that did not stop us from talking and catching up until nearly 1:00 AM.

Saturday

Belinda and I woke up early and hit the road to Canton, Texas. For those of you who have never been, it is a MUST. We each had our lists of what we could not live without and we also picked up some things that were not on our lists.

We met my two Aunts Brenda and Molly and Cousins, Josh and Erica at the Red Barn, which is the best place to eat at Canton, for lunch. It was so nice to have good food, good company and good weather. Once our cart was full Belinda and I decided it was time to head home.

Sunday

Well the day had come that I had been looking forward to since the last race in November, The Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. All my good girlfriends cannot believe me of all people would be such a NASCAR fan, but I love it. I had spent the night with The Yargers the night before so we could get to the track early. We met my Dad, Grandfather and Aunt, Deanise at the track for a day of racing. It was so wonderful to me to have my Dad and Grandfather there. I love being able to do things with them that both they and I enjoy.

We had great seats on turn 4, but of course we sat by some crazy's. We had the first timers, we had the Kyle Bush fans (gag me) and we of course had the fans that had been camping at the track all weekend so you can just imagine how dirty and greasy they were. I will admit that the fans are one of the main reasons I love to go. I did miss not having Clark there with us, maybe he can make the next one. All in all it was a pretty boring race, no crashes and no drama, but it was great to experience it. Can you believe I was in the stands with 190,000 other people? Crazy! Carl Edwards ended up winning the race, which is fine, but I had really hoped my driver, Dale Jr., could have pulled off the win. He ended up finishing 12th after having some car issues.
After sitting in traffic for about 2 hours just to get to Josh and Erica's, which is just six miles from the track, and then driving to my home in Addison, I did not pull into my garage until nearly 9:00. It was all so worth it and I had such a good time and now have begun the countdown to the next race in November.

P.S. Next post I promise to put some real pictures up.

It's Official: I'm a Blogger

2008-04-08T06:23:00.000-07:00

After family and friends encouragement I have made the decision to become a blogger. In some ways I feel they do not know what they have started because I feel I could write 10 blogs a day, but I am going to try to just write about the important stuff. I guess ultimately what made me sway to the blogger side was knowing that all my family and friends that I do not get to see everyday would be able to keep up with what is going on in my wonderful life.

Beginners Level

Everyone that knows me, knows what a perfectionist I am, so I wanted to have everything just right on my blog before I had my first visitor. I signed up thinking this was going to be so easy to design my own page....PLEASE. I emailed Erica in a panic...I was so lost. My first page layout was this hideous pink and black retro theme. I was literally having a nervous breakdown. How could I make my blogging debut with a page like that. So I began a little blog stalking and saw that both my Aunt Molly and Erica had a blog by the name of Fabulous K. I read on her blog about how she does drawings for blogs, but I did not have time for that, so I sent her a little email. It basically read like this: HELP HELP HELP. She was so very kind and created my wonderful new page and walked me through how to make my blog my own. So thank you again Fabulous K, you have saved my blog!

Enjoy! And Welcome to My Blog!