Farewell Fuentes

My dear friend, Jenny is moving to Memphis and I am super excited for the opportunity for her husband and their family but also super sad. I will miss her and her sweet girls.

Jenny came to coach with me 5 years ago. Her hubby was hired as one of the TCU football coaches. She wanted to coach just to get out of the house for a little bit. How lucky could I get!! She was a former college coach and DI volleyball player. We all instantly became good friends!

We hung out together at football games...shopped....got manis together but most often just enjoyed some good girl chat and laughs....mostly at Whitney's expense. Just kiddin Whit! :)

Jenny had Cecilia who immediately became a gym rat!!

Now Cecilia is the big sister to Caroline.

Ignore the AWFUL picture of me and focus on the most adorable baby, Caroline!

My kids love playing with Cecilia and I have already promised them we would go visit the Fuentes in Tiger Country! ROAD TRIP!!

C and my girls...

A volleyball in one hand and a popsicle in the other.....got to love it! :)

Jenny and her mini me....

Jenny and C came to a game this season... Could Jenny be any prettier pregnant? Not even fair!

Jenny and C during one of our lunch dates... :( gonna miss those.

2 of my closest friends...love them

Fun...froggy style! :)

I am thankful that God blessed me with such a sweet friend. Jenny is such a devoted wife and wonderful mom. I will miss her and those sweet girls but look forward to all the opportunities that are in store for her and her family. Thank you Jenny for being such a great friend.

GO TIGERS!!

My Sweet Uncle Bill

My father is the youngest of four boys. Although I did not ever get to meet my Uncle Charlie and have only seen my Uncle John once, I did get the chance to spend many summers with my sweet Uncle Bill. We had lots of fun hanging with him. I remember driving in his Volkswagon van to his Raquet Club. My sisters and I would run around the place and play while he worked. What single guy do you know that would offer to keep his nieces during the summer! My Uncle Bill was a family man and he loved kids!! He couldn't wait to be a Dad! He eventually gave up Bachelorhood and married my beautiful Aunt Sharon. She is a driven, career-minded woman and I love that about her. She would take my sisters and I to Universal Studios when we would visit. Another fond memory.....

Aunt Sharon and Uncle Bill were soon blessed with 2 gorgeous daughters, Kira and Nicole. Being their father brought so much joy to my Uncle Bill.

Kira's graduation

My Uncle Bill and his girls....

My Uncle Bill stayed active even after he was diagnosed with Parkinsons. He is a Rombeau and he is a fighter. I can still hear my Nan's voice saying that about us Rombeaus. :)

The Rombeaus....I am so glad we were all able to have a reunion. It is always so good to be surrounded by family.

The Rombeau boys...Uncle John, Uncle Bill and my dad.

We got to visit my Aunt Sharon and Uncle Bill in Los Angeles.

I am thankful for all the times I had with my Uncle Bill. So many fond memories I will cherish forever. He was my Uncle and Godfather and I am blessed to have had him in my life. I am so grateful for my Aunt Sharon, the love of his life who took such good care of him until his very last breath. I pray for her and my cousins. The loss of a loved one is difficult but we will be reunited with him again one day. We love you Uncle Bill!! Rest in peace.

The Watts get Loose at the Zoo

On New Years Eve Day it was a beautiful 70 degrees outside. We took advantage of it and headed to the zoo.

The kids love the zoo and were very excited to go.

The animals seemed to enjoy the weather as well.

Of course leave it to Logan and my hubby to go a little wild. ;)

Trinity and I had our fun also. :)

Hubby picture...is that a smile I see?

After a few hours we were ready to head home and get some food. Thanks to 1820 Productions for giving us the zoo tickets. Speaking of the reality show....it should be coming out soon. Stay tuned!

Merry Christmas!!

We headed down to Houston for Christmas and spent it with family.

The cousins love hanging with each other.

My 3 beautiful kiddos. I am so blessed to be their mom!

Ever since we went to Disneyland Kansas wants everything Mickey!! :)

Trinity couldn't wait to straighten her hair!!

Yes, another ball but this one he can dribble outside on the cement!

My nephew, Cody got boxing gloves and he decided to try them out on Logan's face. :) Despite this lickin Logan kept on boxing!

Me and my gorgeous girls

Nana and Papa and their grandkids.

Mom and her girls...

Me and my big sister being goofy...

My wonderful parents...I love them so much!!

Toasting to me receiving my Masters!

Kansas and Kendall. I thought this was a sweet picture. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and I pray that 2012 brings you even more blessings than 2011!

Trying to Catch Up...

Trying to catch up fits this long post for sure. December has been a whirlwind for me to say the least. But I will say it has been full of blessings.

We wrapped up our FANTASTIC season with a team party at the Roberts house. I loved having my girls back together again. I miss them!! As usual we shared lots of laughs.

On December 11th I completed my Masters degree and I got to celebrate by spending almost a week in San Antonio at the AVCA convention.

I was able to attend a bunch of clinics as well as watch the semis and final match of the NCAA Women's Volleyball Championships!! It was such a cool experience and I also learned a lot from the clinics.

My hotel was right on the river walk and it was decorated so pretty for Christmas.

The semis.....Illiniois upset USC.

UCLA beat Illinois to win the title!! I am thankful for the trip that gave me some time away!!

When I returned my hubby took me on a date.......to a basketball game. :) Some things will never change! :) He was also hosting a camp so we let the kids have some friends spend the night so they could attend the basketball clinic with them.

Logan and his buddy, Trey being goofy. We ordered pizza for all the kiddos after day 1 of the camp and then took them thru Prairie Lights.

Trinity and Brooklyn...

Prairie Lights is such a beautiful display of Christmas lights.

These pictures don't do it justice! I should have done a post just with my light pictures!

Kansas, Taylor and Jacobi enjoying their pizza. I remember when these cute girls were in kindergarten!

I walked in to the kitchen the next morning and found Kansas drawing up a play on Gene's board. Can you tell she is a daughter of 2 coaches? :)

Some of the campers....

Later that day (as if we hadn't spent enough time in a gym) we went to SMU to watch Lil" Cotton (London) play basketball. Gene started training him when he was Logan's age!!

He is Kansas' Godbrother also. :) It was so great to see him play! We are proud of you London!!

Cannot believe it has been a month since my last post. Hopefully now that I am done with my Masters I will have more time. Stay tuned for my Christmas post.....