Bob's Year of 37 July Envelope

I can't believe it is already July. Summer is going by so fast, too fast. We have been having fun getting lots of stuff checked off from the list that was in Bob's June envelope. July won't be as easy going for Bob. He is on a pretty rough rotation this month with lots of long hours and not a lot of sleep. Hopefully July flies by as fast as June did. 

Bob is the kind of guy that doesn't buy a new shirt until the old one is literally unwearable. So when it comes to swimsuits, he is still wearing the two he bought for our honeymoon, that was TEN years ago. His mom gave him one for Father's day a few years ago so that was nice to have a 3rd one in his rotation. They are still in great shape so I don't blame him but I would like to see him mix it up (and by mix it up, I don't mean tie dye pattern on floral print babe) every now and then. I gave him 37 dollars to go towards a new one. I would bet 37 more dollars that he doesn't use it on a new swimsuit though. It will just go towards bills or coffee. Love that guy.

I made a list of 37 encouraging quotes for Bob to read throughout this month. 

The personal notes were from Chris and Amy. Bob loved reading the sweet words from some dear friends that we haven't seen in forever! So awesome that there are so many people helping me make each month so special to Bob. 

Happy July everyone! 

King George

We were some of the lucky few who got to attend George Straits final concert.  

I do not come at this post lightly.  

This was a HUGE HUGE thing for all of us (you know how much we enjoy honoring our country music legends- no matter the hurdle.  Even if it entails a quick run in with the law in vegas), and we were so thankful to be able to see the cowboy ride away. 

It was everything we could have hoped and dreamed of-and better.  I mean, the man did not disappoint.  He IS the king (mom).

Of course allison had the best shirt idea in the world! (and his first song was check yes or no!)







The back was a line from George's song "Easy Come, Easy Go"  it said "Goodbye, Farewell, So Long, Vaya Con Dios" which he sang with Eric Church. 




And bob's shirt said The Chair. (my personal favorite)
I know its the same exact picture in different locations within the same location, but I just want to remember every single one we took before he changed our lives with his last hurrah.  I know.  Life Changing sounds dramatic, I hear you, but it was.  
He only had asleep at the wheel open for him and then he, himself, came out at 730 and sang until 1030.  He had an amazing line up of country stars that sang his songs with him and we were just not even expecting that.  I mean, get out George.  You're so creative.
We LOVED it.  
We never knew who would come out next and every time it was amazing.
It started with Vince Gill and then there was Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney, 

Miranda Lambert, 
Faith Hill, Martina McBride, 

and Eric Church (and his sunglasses).
No frill or fluff, just them and him and their guitars and the ace and the hole band.  It was just the best.

Except he did give away a million dollar house to a veteran who continued to fight after his arm was blown off.  It was so moving.
When he left we all screamed for an encore and they all came back out and sang All My Ex's Live in Texas and it is now written on our hearts.
Then he really ended it with the Cowboy Rides Away and I am pretty sure everyone was crying.  I mean, I can't speak for everyone, but, you know. It was emotional.
And then they dropped confetti and balloons and we all went nuts.




For some reason none of my cousins made it to my pics, but they were there and the life of the party.  Everyone left saying they were their favorite people.  So, sorry guys.  All the matching shirts and George took over my phone camera.
We love you George.  Thanks for an amazing last night with you.  I know you won't even remember we were there, but we will.  And we have NOT gotten good at goodbye.  So, if I know us, we will be carried away by the best day of our lives with a love without end.  Amen.

Michael + Caroline

Michael and Caroline got engaged this weekend!!

WOOO HOO!

I just love them so much together and apart and could not be more excited for them. I am so so excited about having her in our lives forever and having another sister.
He popped the question (and she said yes!), and then he and my mom (and christopher and kyla, of course) came up with a fantastic surprise family party for her afterwards.
Since she works for Southwest airlines, we ran flew with the plane theme.  They used all of Southwest's "Nonstop Love" slogans and made banners for Michael and Caroline with their own logo with their names on it.
They never cease to amaze me, those three.

It was just so much fun.

And she was totally surprised!



































And my baby was so overwhelmed with excitement that she cried tears of joy the entire time and had to be driven around to finally calm down (which we have never done).  Just so much LOVE pouring out everywhere.
Love you guys SO MUCH and cant wait for the wedding planning to begin!!!