July! Fireworks, surprise date night and more!

Because our friend, Mary Kay, came all the way from Fresno to Texas to visit her son who's band was playing at the Southlake Fireworks Spectacular, we ventured out into the crowds and had an amazing night!!!  The most awesome firework show I have EVER seen!!!  I think they estimated over 80,000 people in and around the Southlake Town Square this hot friday night, July 3rd, 2015.  But it didn't feel that way, except when we had to park far far away and walk.  lol  But it was soooo worth it!  We met up with my sweet friend and danced the night away to her son's band which was so talented!  It was a great night.  We picked up right where we left off and spent some wonderful time together.  I will always remember this night and hold it dear to my heart. 

Emery was not a fan at first of the fireworks, but after 15 minutes or so (they went for at least 20!!) she stopped crying and warmed up to them. 

There is the band playing right in front of Coach!

Mary Kay and myself.... a beautiful friendship that started with the heart of God

Daddy and Emery danced the night away too!

Hanging out with the band member... Mary Kay's son!  lol

One of Emery's favorite things is to work out with mommy.  She wants to run, bike, do exercises... she even just got her very own 1 lb weights (from my friend Kathy). lol  She is already developing a strong healthy lifestyle mindset!

Sometimes she likes to be my trainer....

 

This summer Emery got to go to her first ever Wacky Week, Gateway's VBS for 4 & 5 year olds.  She and Gavin got to go together so they were very excited!

This was 'shy' Emery on Day 1

This is 'not shy' Emery on Day 3!!!  :)

Sean Surprised me with a date night in Dallas!  I guess kind of an early birthday present.  We took off in the afternoon and headed into the city.  We had coffee at Ascension Coffee in the Design District then walked around there a bit.  It is an interesting (and SO expensive) place to see.  But it was fun.

I think I want this red horse lamp in my living room!!

And this hay shelf (yep! a shelf unit) in my office!  haha

We had some pre dinner food at Whole Foods simply because we had time to kill.  Then got changed and headed over to the Granada Theatre.  We had dinner next door at the Sundown at the Granada.  It was so delicious!!  And a really cool vibe!  The venue was very cool as well.  I had no idea we were seeing Vertical Horizon.  I was SOOOO excited!!!  It was such a great day/night for the two of us!  And I LOVED that he surprised me with all of it!

Our seats were SO close.... benefits of a small venue!

Just some random happenings in the Noble house.....

Emery with me at my first appt with my knee surgeon

Ice cream at Chick Fil-A (or Chich-away as she calls it)

her best friend Gavin gave her this "marrid" ring 

("We really are marrid, mom!"  um... uh huh... although 

we are trying to arrange this marriage with our future inlaws and closest friends!)

and he bought her these Elsa shoes!  Well his mom did!

us hanging out at the airport I think, waiting for someone

Emery doing her school work

Emery after doing 5 minutes of her school work

"this is sooo haaaaard"  LOL

Wonder girl!!!!!

just me and mine...

.... and both of mine!

And Emery hanging out so patiently while I get my hair done!

Family Girl's Trip to Waco!!! June 10, 2015

Awhile back we had an idea for a girl's day with the kids!  The destination was to be the Blue Bell Creamery and Plant, but they unfortunately were still closed down for who knows how long.  So we decided to make our trip to Waco, on June 10th, with hotspot stops along the way!  It was 4 of us adult women and 8 kiddos from ages 4 to 18!  We were outnumbered 2:1!  But what a day we had!  It was a ton of fun!  In one car it was me and Tyranie with the younger girls Emery, Meagan and Hannah.  In car #2, it was Kathy and Julie with the older kids Lucas, Zach, Elisabeth, Josh and Madeline.  

It was time to party on the road!!!!

 First stop was The Old Czech Stop for yummy sweet kolaches and savory kolaches.  Delicious!!!!  I got to introduce this to everyone since Sean and I went there last year on our way to San Antonio. Our first stop once we got to Waco was the well known bridge and life-size Longhorns!  

It was pretty cool.  

These two just crack me up!!  Sistas from different Mothas! haha 

"The Bridge"

Josh freaked us all out by climbing up there!   

All the kids..... love every single one of them like they're my own! 

Despite being only a week after my initial injury where I tore my ACL (unbeknownst to me at this point), I was able to get around quite well with my knee wrapped in an ACE bandage.  And did it keep me from climbing 5 feet up the underside of this part of the bridge??  Nooooooooo!!!!  Of course not!  Though fear of falling on that leg did keep me from challenging myself to go higher! lol

The kids climbed up on this 6 foot high LongHorn!

Meagan, Elisabeth, Emery, Madeline (and Zach) :)

Best friends/sisters/cousins

Over 20 years of friendship that started in Fresno at Valley Christian Center and lasted 

all these years and now God has brought each of our families to Texas and we get to live close 

to each other!  It is crazy awesome! (Julie, Tyranie, Amy, Kathy)

Our next stop was the Mammoth Site.  This is a real live Mammoth dig site!  

It was so cool!!  Even for us adults!  

My most favorite part of the trip???   Visiting Magnolia Market!!!!  Sean and I are HUGE fans of the show Fixer Upper!  We love the show, but we love Chip and Joanna and their talent and love for Jesus even more!  They have put Waco on the map for sure!!  It was so fun seeing their store and I cannot wait for the new store to open very soon... Magnolia Market at the Silos!  The store will be 4x bigger!  I was like a kid in a candy store!  Also... just driving through Waco you see all the sites from the show's intro.  Definitely makes Waco more exciting than it probably really is.  hehe ;)

Emery was feeling a bit shy (and tired I'm sure) 

this is what my home in heaven will look like! 

Emery enjoyed shopping too! 

and I found the Silos!!  So cool! 

This is their new store!!!  Coming Soon!  I see another drive in the near future!

From here we went on a search for an ice cream sandwich food truck that someone recommended.  We finally found it downtown and sat on the street in the heat of the day, ice cream melting down our hands, but very much enjoying this super yummy treat!!  You pick your cookies and then your ice cream and VOILA!!  Pure deliciousness!!!!

And before heading home, I had to stop at Common Grounds, also highlighted on the show when they did a Fixer Upper for the young couple that owns this place.  It was right next to Baylor University so it felt very much like the ultimate college hangout!  Tons of space inside and out!  

Even a stage in back where they local bands perform.  And yummy coffee too!  Super fun!

It was such a wonderful day filled with great conversations, some learning, and a whole lot of laughter!!!  I am beyond blessed to have been placed here in Texas with these beautiful, Godly friends who I'm lucky enough to do life with and also call sisters!!!  

And a whole bunch of amazing kids to adopt as my own!