Dollar Ride

Dallas ended up having his T-38 Dollar Ride yesterday! He said it was amazing, and "Just a little different from the T-6" :)

Dallas was cruising around western Oklahoma at about 500 mph yesterday. And the instructor said he did pretty well for the first time! Here are the pictures form the event:

G- Suit Time!

Got his parachute on! 

Have I ever mentioned how hot my Hubby looks in a Flight Suit? :)

Well, He does!

Climbing In!

And thats all the pictures we got! But it was a great day for him. It was a day he has been waiting for since we arrived here at Vance Air Force Base. He had a blast! I even heard him taking off at my work! That's how loud these jets are!

On a different note, we took a few pictures of the pups tonight. And we are posting a couple because they are cute.

Stella waking up from a nap in her bed. She is pretty darn cute!

Ladies and Gentleman, this is the first time they have laid together by choice.

Today we plan on getting the house all clean, clothes washed, and start getting ready for our trip to Colorado! Woo Hoo!

11-18-1999 We Are the Aggies, The Aggies Are We.

Today is a big day for Aggies everywhere. It's a day we remember our Fallen Brothers. It's a day we unite as Texas A&M Aggies to remember one of the greatest tragedies in Texas A&M's history. November 18, 1999 the bonfire collapsed as it was being built. The bonfire used to be one of the most recognizable symbols of Aggieland. It symbolized the Aggies' burning desire to beat t.u. Now, it symbolizes rememberance and prayer for those 12 Aggies that lost their lives at 2:42a.m.

This day is especially memorable for me. I was in 6th grade when this happened, and my teacher, Mrs. Adams, lost her daughter in this accident. Miranda Adams was one of the fallen 12. When I woke up that morning 11 years ago, I remember being in shock, and crying for my teacher for her loss. It wasn't until 5 years later that I would really understand what it meant to be a part of the Aggie Family. In 2004 I was a freshman at Texas A&M University. This was the year that the Bonfire Memorial was completed, and the first time Aggies everywhere in body and spirit would come together at this grand Memorial to remember.

Each pillar represents one of the Fallen and faces in the direction of their hometown.

Aggies join at 2:42am to sing The Spirit of Aggieland on November 18. This is why I am proud to be an Aggie. One of the most touching moments of my life.

Some may boast of prowess bold
Of the school they think so grand
But there’s a spirit can ne’er be told
It’s the Spirit of Aggieland

We are the Aggies, the Aggies are we
True to each other as Aggies can be
We’ve got to fight boys
We’ve got to fight!
We’ve got to fight for Maroon and White

After they’ve boosted all the rest
Then they will come and join the best
For we are the Aggies, the Aggies are we
We’re from Texas AMC

We will always remember.

11-18-1999

Already Slacking...

So I understand that I am already slacking on the whole blog thing.

I apologize.

We just really haven't been doing too terribly much.

So this week is the week before Thanksgiving! Next week we will be in Colorado Springs, CO catching up with great friends, taking in the beauty of Colorado (My most favorite place in the world, thus far!) and eating some delicious food!

We will be eating with our dear friends Ben and Karen Blaney, who are from the U.K. originally. They belong to a U.K. club in Colorado Springs, and are having several people over in addition to us, to celebrate with! We are bringing stuffing (Grandma's homemade Recipe!) creamed peas (Holiday Staple at my house!), and a couple of pies! I can't wait! I think its going to be a great trip, and a great way to recharge our batteries from this difficult year.

We are also going to Florida after Christmas to spend New Years with Nana and Grandpa in Naples!

Going to visit Naples is always so enjoyable and relaxing for us. The weather is beautiful all year, the shopping is great, and nothing beats Nana's cooking. Nothing. :) I am also excited because the whole (immediate) Wright Family will be going! Big Dallas, Dylan, Dallas and Me! Christmas will be spent in Houston with our families together, and overall I think its going to be a great Holiday season, I really have so much to be thankful for.

This week is also going to be Dallas' "Dollar Ride" in the T-38! I am excited!

...and nervous.

Those things go a lot faster than the T-6, and are alot older! They were built in the mid 1960's. Before we were even thought of and before technology was as advanced as it is today.

He should be getting his first ride on Wednesday or Thursday. I'll try to keep everyone posted!

Also coming up is Hanukkah.
The 8 crazy nights begin on 1 December and lasts until 9 December.
I got our Menorah out, and the Christmas Decorations are making their way out as well! I am going to attempt to make Potatoe Pancakes for D-Man! :) I love the Holiday Season.

Also in blog-worthy news:

How Bout Them Aggies!!

They definitely picked this season up from the dissapointing losses in the beginning. I think watching the game against t.u. will be a nice way to spend the turkey-induced coma on the couch-snuggled up in Colorado!! Oh and the Fightin' Texas Aggies are now Ranked! (Let's face it, its been a while....) :)

Also- I just finished Eat, Pray, Love.

Such a great book. I really enjoyed it.

The next book I am going on to is George W. Bush's Memoir- Decision Points.
I have such an interest in this man and his thoughts and feelings while some of the most historical moments of our time took place. That, and he's a Texan! :) Who doesn't love and miss George W? :)

This past weekend was fun! We had dinner with some great friends on Friday, traveled to Oklahoma City with them on Saturday, and had dinner with the Riley's and the Evan's Saturday evening in the City! We are also planning on taking our Holiday Photos this week for our Christmas Card!

That's all I have for now! Have a great Monday!

XOXO,
Megan