a vaca w/ Heather

Heather arrived in town yesterday.

We went grocery shopping and took it easy yesterday.

Today we spent the day downtown at the Riverwalk. We went to Ripley's Believe it or Not! and the Wax Museum. Ripley's was neat but the Wax Museum was disappointing. But the Riverwalk is still a lovey stroll and very nice.

Tomorrow is a wine probe through Fredericksburg and Stonewall. We are both looking really really forward to it.

(pictures will be posted soon.)

Stay tuned....

Ally!!

Here Ye, Here Ye!! All Hail Ally! This girl is definitely toppin' the charts of TCC! In fact, I wouldn't be a bit surprised if she wrote the book (or at least gave the inspiration)!

Beautiful, spunky, out going, smart, classy, down-to-earth, dyn-O-mite.... but enough about me, she is just as wonderful! (Sorry Ally, I had too. hahaha)

Okay seriously, folks, she is a kick-ass mom, she is quite possibly the worlds best cook, she is a warm and loving friend, has strong convictions and a heart for God, she is a ball of fun and one of the best women one could ever know! She is a world class traveler and someone you want with when planning your next adventure.

She has met a wonderful man who loves and truly cherishes her like she deserves. She and Mike are a blessing to know, and he is a whiz in the kitchen too. Let me tell you that Thanksgiving is a real treat but forget about playing Taboo with these two. They can read each others mind, it's so cute! (God, I love these people!)

And little Maddie makes up the rest of this beautiful Family! She is such a smart young lady! She is so adorable and precious to me. I spent so much time with them in Germany, my second family.

I couldn't be happier for them. I wish them all the best and know they will be happy in love forever! I love you guys! I pray God showers you with His Blessings all your days!

Heather!

OMG!!! It might be easier to list the things she doesn't do...

The world is her playground!!! She jet sets around the globe like a pro...okay, that may be a bit of a stretch. She is a pro and the military does take her to some unique locations (to say the least).

She totally Rocks!!!! Despite her professional demeanour, she knows how to cut loose! She really knows how to appreciate good (loud, rock) music!

HELLO!!!! She scales walls. She is athletic, sporty, and drives a jeep! Just check out those gams! What a woman. ("I am woman, hear me roar.")

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So maybe now you are thinking, "So she is athletic, sporty, rocker, great personality, smart, witty, and still single?!?!?!?! What must she look like?"

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Well, she is HOT! She is elegant and classy. She is perfectly charming, stunning and delightful.

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But most importantly to me, she is my friend. She is a wonderful friend! I am blessed in my life to have friends as great and totally cool as Heather.

Heather, YOU ROCK! and thanks for being this totally cool chics friend!

TINA

Tina is a Totally Cool Chic. She is one fantastic friend I count as a blessing! She is smart. She is independent and strong. She is loyal, funny, true, a good cook, a good travel companion, adventurous, and a believer. She is a great story teller and a good listener. She is not a Drama Queen. She does not have to be the center of attention despite the fact she is beautiful. She is down home, humble and honest. She can can be elegant or be just as comfortable in jeans or sweats and slippers. She is a wonderful friend.

She is also a very respected professional. I look up to her as an ethical leader because she is fair and as non-bias as one can be. I shout her praise from the top of the Alps!

All Hail Tina, A Totally Cool Chic.

Totally Cool Chics (TCC)

I am not trying to boast here but I gotta say that I think I am one of many totally cool chics! I did not come by this all on my own so I can not take full credit! I have known some pretty amazingly awesome chics in my life and think they deserve their due props. So I want to have a "shout out" if you will of some pretty amazing, real-life, totally awesome chics!!!!! They are in no order of importance or ranking; just as I think of them, they get a "shout out". So listen up, keep an eye open, and lend me your ears 'cuz you may be one of the outstanding, phenominal chics I post about!

Sunshyne

"Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
It's not warm when she's away...


Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Only darkness everyday...."

Where is my Sunshyne? I know she is having a great summer with her boys and having a blast moving to the Tennessee (with all those boxes to pack, unpack, sort, arrange, etc...) but I miss my Sunshyne.
I miss our cups of coffee and our desserts. I miss our long philosophical discussions or our emotional rants. Who else can fill her shoes? NO-ONE.
http://choicecentral.blogspot.com/2007/01/forecast-sunshyne-with-cup-of-jo.html
http://sunshynem.blogspot.com/2007/01/lip-gloss-never-leave-home-without-it.html

I hope that you are doing well and shining brightly. I hope you stay in touch and keep me posted (hahahaha). I hope you know how wonderful you are and how warm your heart is. I hope that no matter how much time goes by that you know...(music begins to play)
"You've got a friend in me.
You've got a friend in me.
If you've got troubles, and I got 'em too.
There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you.
If we stick together we can see it through,
Cause you got a friend in me.
Yeah, you got a friend in me.
Some other folks might be a little bit smarter than I am.
Bigger and stronger too.
But none of them will ever love you the way I do,
It's me and you, boy.
And as the years go by,
Our friendship will never die.
You gonna see it's our destiny.
You got a friend in me. "

Take care and be blessed.