update on my beautiful sister and nephew

Not that I am biased....but is this not the most beautiful baby you have ever seen in your life? he looks like one of those little sleeping baby dolls made of porcelain. I can't wait to get to snuggle him!!! I talked with Sara and she sounds great....I hope she gets to go home today!

WHOOOHOOOO!!!!!!

I AM AN AUNTIE!!!!!!

Peter John was born today, August 14th, 2008.
From what his daddy says, he and mommy are doing fine! He was 7 lbs. 1 ounce and 19 inches long. Daddy also says he has blondish Red hair, and pictures will be incomming....so stay tuned for more updates!!!

Today was a very good day!!! Let me explain.



I had to get up at 5:30am (not so good, since I am NOT a morning gal!!) to go to Floresville for a "back to school vaccine clinic". It was a pretty fun day.

I love the gals I work with, so that makes it much easier! It was 107* and a bit muggy, considering it was on the tail of "tropical depression" Eduard.

It was about 4:30pm and we had seen close to 100 kids (some of whom recieved up to 8 vaccines). We were tired and just wanted to get back to Boerne, which is a bit over an hour drive across San Antonio.

I was the driver today, and was chatting about our day and cruising along not really paying much attention to smaller details.....things like MY SPEED!!

ahead of us, driving towards us, I saw a police car, which of course made me look down, notice my speed which was a umm....bit over the limit and slowed down. The officer responded by flipping a U-turn and pulling me over.



NOW...I know that Texas cops have a HORRIBLE reputation for being "Billy bad-ass" and having a horrid attitude, but I would love to tell you that officer Flores was most polite, gracious, and there is at least ONE good cop in Texas!! =)

Ok....so today I am TIRED!!!! A group of us went to Austin last night to see a benefit concert at Antone's. Antone's is pretty much a dive, but its one of those "iconic places" you have to visit if you take a trip to Austin. Out front was the Mystery Mobile (Scooby Doo's van), and inside was a parade of musical acts...some REALLY good...and some NOT!!

Here is a little history on Antone's

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Clifford Antone opened the original club July 15, 1975 at 6th and Brazos in an old furniture warehouse with zydeco king Clifton Chenier.

Bringing in the blues and soul legends of the day such as Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker, Fats Domino, Sunnyland Slim, Hubert Sumlin, Eddie Taylor, Walter "Shakey" Horton, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Pinetop Perkins, Albert King, James Cotton, Calvin Jones, Willie "Big Eye" Smith, Bobby Blue Bland, and B.B. King made Antone's the premier blues club in Texas.

He furthered the career of regional R&B artists such as Albert Collins, Barbara Lynn, Clifton Chenier, Miss Lavelle White, and Lazy Lester.

Yet what truly made Antone's Austin's Home of the Blues was its cultivation of local talent such as Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, Jimmie Vaughan, Angela Strehli, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Derek O'Brien, Lou Ann Barton, Guy Forsyth, Doyle Bramhall II, Sue Foley, Bob Schneider, and Charlie Sexton.

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Needless to say....I got home at about 2am and had to get up at 7 for work!!! *starts to snore at her desk*

Hurricane Dolly

I hadn't ever really given much thought to hurricanes...untill I moved here anyway.

She hit Texas land on Wednesday July 23rd, 2008.

It wasnt till Friday night that my roommate Lori got a call to head south for "disaster relief".

Lori headed out early Saturday morning to help do mental health intake and find resources for patients that were left homeless or without services needed. Working in Brownsville, but staying in a motel about 100 miles away. 12 hour shifts, the smell of stale water and so much poverty.

I hadnt given alot of thought to the "ripple effect" that happens in a natural disaster, but have come to realize that its not till the dust settles so to speak that people seek out services and head for shelters.

Over 24,000 people are still without power or running water as of this writing.

Luckenbach, Texas and Billy Joe Shaver!!

Saturday, Joyce and I went to Luckenbach to see Billy Joe Shaver. He was good! Going to Luckenbach (for those of you who havent ever been there) is a total adventure of its own. Here is a clip from thier homepage http://www.luckenbachtexas.com/

Luckenbach was established in 1849. One of the first settlers in the area was Jacob Luckenbach (1817-1911).

This tiny hill country hamlet where "Everybodys Somebody" was established as a Trading Post in 1849 making it one of the oldest settlements in Gillespie County.

The Post Office/ General Store/ Beer Joint, was first opened in 1886 by August Engel, an itinerant preacher from Germany, who's daughter Minna chose the name Luckenbach in honor of her fiance Albert Luckenbach. (Herr Luckenbach, a prolific fellow, also founded another little town called, what else?Albert, not far away).

Anyway, we had a great time, and it was as much fun to watch the people (especially as the night wore on and the drinks flowed freely!) as it was to hear Billy Joe. Good food,Good music, Fun, friendly people, and a nice night to be out and about!!! What more could a girl ask for? (besides maybe a handsome cowboy to entertain her on the dance floor!!!)
Well...since I cant figure out how to embed a video, I guess I will just link you to one so you can hear him!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeJ4kp1AwY4

You Are Belle!

Intelligent and kind. Your beauty goes much further than your apperance. Also, you make judgements of people based on their personality and not their looks. Attaining all the knowledge that you can is one of your major goals in life, but you are also a person who can make things happen.

Which Disney Princess Are You?"