My new shotgun!

For a few months before we were married, TJ had been introducing me to skeet shooting. He would take me out to the Grand Prairie Gun Club (where we are members) and I would pull the clay pigeons for him while he would shoot with his dad and brother-in-law. A few months ago, after a bit of coercion, I decided to finally get behind the gun and give it a try. I really enjoyed it! About a month ago, TJ's dad gave him an extra incentive with work. He told him that if he met his goal he would buy him a hand gun that he has really been wanting. Well, TJ met his goal, and when the time came to purchase his gun, he decided that he would rather surprise me with a shotgun. He came home with it about six weeks ago, and I was floored. I was very touched by the fact that he could have had the gun that he really wanted, and DESERVED, but instead picked something out for me. I have wonderful husband! Surprisingly enough, I was just as excited about this as I was my Coach purse that he bought me a month before...which makes me think - do you think Coach makes bags for shotguns? jk!
In the past month, we have been so busy that I have only shot the gun twice. We were finally able to take pictures today:

Gettaway to San Antonio

We are back from our weekend gettaway to San Antonio and we had a great time!
TJ and I left on Friday morning, and arrived in the great city a little after noon. After stopping in San Marcos to do a little pre-vaca shopping, of course! In case you do not know, TJ and I, both, LOVE to shop. Neither of us stop each other while we are spending money - this is why when we are at home, we avoid going to malls, stores, and outlets all-together!

The first thing that we did once we arrived, was enjoy the great taste of the city. TJ and I stayed in Market Square - our hotel was across the street from some of the greatest restaurants and the shops on the street. After eating lunch, TJ and I visited the Alamo. We still love walking through there, even though we have seen it countless times; you always seem to learn something new. It is just a wonderful part of our State's history that never fails to remain interesting. After that, TJ and I walked down to the River Walk and we went through the entire area; the new addition is beautiful!

That evening we at dinner with my second aunt, and second cousin. I hadn't seen them in three years, so it was really good to catch up.

The next day, we woke up early. I had arranged for us to go on a trail ride at Double B Ranch in Kerr County. The ranch was about 650+ acres, and there were a lot of wild life: white tail and black tail deer, hogs, mule deer, big horn sheep, bison. The trail ride only covered a small portion of the land, but we loved it! After the ride, the foreman asked my husband if we were scared of buffalo. Next thing I know, we are in a truck driving out to feed 1700 lb "cows." I did not move when the herd came up, hoping that if they didn't see me, and make me a target. Of course, when we were leaving, they kept following the vehicle for more food. The guy stopped to let us out, but they had caught up with us again, so we opted to stay in the bed of the truck through the terrain, until they were out of sight. Great fun! (that is sarcasm, in case you are not sure)


After the trail ride, I had talked TJ into going to a couple's massage with me. When we arrived, I was a bit disappointed. I am used to the Terrace Retreat Spa in Southlake anytime I go pamper myself, but this did not quite meet those expectations. When we walked in, my nerves were put to rest after seeing that the ladies there were nice, and the atmosphere was decent.
TJ was very unsure about the massage - this was his first, so he insisted on wearing his basketball shorts the entire time. Since they placed us in the same room, I was able to hear the uncertainty in his voice when the masseuse was talking to him. At one point, she tapped his shoulder and told him to relax!
When it was over, and they left the room, he told me that he didn't mind the rubbing, but the use of the elbows, forearms and the pressure were just too much - he hated all of the good stuff!

On Sunday morning, TJ and I woke up early so that we could back in town without feeling like we lost much time in the day. If you reflect back at the beginning of each day, do you see a common occurrence? "WE WOKE UP EARLY!" Nonetheless, we had a wonderful trip, and fit a lot of activities in. This was one of the best birthdays, to date!

Talk to you soon!