A Very Proud Cheer Coach!

Yesterday was an incredible day because I found out that one of my cheerleading captains made cheerleader at UT! Callie is the newest member of the Coed Squad, (Orange Squad). This is such a huge accomplishment and I am so proud of her!

The coach at UT called me yesterday and told me the big news and said that I would be the first to tell her she made it! So, here are some pictures from the fun! As you can tell, we were all crying! I'm so proud of her she's an incredible girl!!! Go Callie!

I just told her the news!!!So happy for Callie!!

This is a VERY proud Mom! Look at Callie's shirt!! Yay!

Love this girl SO much!!

My Trip to Boston

I had the amazing opportunity to spend my week in Boston - thanks to SBS! I was there for a marketing/communications conference, which was great and beneficial. But, I wouldn't blog about the ins and outs of the conference.

I LOVED BOSTON!!!

The city was not only beautiful, but obviously historical as well. We stayed in the oldest hotel in the US (Omni Parker House) across the street from the first public school, the Old City Hall and one night we ate dinner at the oldest restaurant in the country (Union Oyster House). How incredible is that? I'm definitely not a history buff, but there's something pretty breathtaking about walking the streets where so many historical folks have stepped foot. Boston was such a friendly city, with beautiful buildings, easy access to everything - which I loved the ability to walk everywhere - and of course, great shopping!! I bought some really cute, original things to add to my closet - which Jeremy wasn't totally excited about :) Ha!

I also got to experience all of this with one of my favorite people - Shari, who I work with. We had a blast together and became even closer. Which if you know us, you would think that's impossible!

I love traveling!!!

Happy Easter!

For some reason I can't explain, Easter had a deeper meaning for me this year. I don't think its that I've experienced a significant spiritual maturity recently, but I think Jesus has definitely been more actively on my heart lately.

I think one reason for this was that Thursday night when I got home from the gym, Jeremy was watching the Passion of Christ. So, I watched it with him - it was only the second time I've seen it. It was such a deep reminder of the intense sacrifice that Jesus made for us and seeing all of it weighed so deeply on my heart throughout the weekend. I dug into the Book of John just to read more about what I'd just seen. It was a really moving experience for me to be so vividly reminded this weekend about the pain and suffering Jesus went through. All to Him I owe!

Easter is the most important time of year for Christians, and I hate that it gets overshadowed with bunnies, chocolate and eggs. Don't get me wrong, one of my favorite things I did this weekend was watch my precious nieces and nephew hunt their eggs! Even church is crazy on Easter. We are herded in and out of the shortened services to make room for the masses of people that attend on Easter Sunday. It's so crazy. Of all times of year, I want to be in church, soaking up a message about the ultimate sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus, and all of the hope and validity that Easter means for Christians.

I hope all of you had meaningful Easter weekends!
Much love,
Britt

Spring Break Fun!

Obviously, I'm sad Spring Break is over...does anyone actually like setting their alarms and getting up to go to work each day? Not so much...But, I've had a really relaxing and exciting break, so I'll happily go back to work tomorrow with a smile!

This week has been fabulous! The first weekend of Spring Break, I spent at home in Deer Park with my family - especially with Mom doing some serious shopping! I also threw an engagement party for my friend Kim, which was super fun! We had it at this swanky wine bar across town and it was beautiful! Monday and Tuesday were super relaxing - had lunch with one of my fave professors from HBU, got pedis with Whitney, went to Swirll (my fave dessert place right now) with Whit and Paul, got my hair cut (if only I could figure out how to fix it like my stylist did...) napped, played with Charley, and went to the rodeo (to see Keith Urban!).

Jeremy & I went to NYC this week, which was so fun! It was my first time to see the City, and I loved it. From the cute corner bakeries and shopping on 5th Avenue, to seeing the Manhattan skyline and being on top of the Rockefeller Center - it was amazing! NYC was everything I hoped it would be - except it was too cold! OMG - I don't think I've ever been so cold in my entire life! Aside from that, it was great. We went to see Wicked and loved it! Absolutely one of the greatest shows either of us has seen - WOW! We also got to spend a lot of time with Brian & Erin (Jeremy's cousin and his gf) which was so much fun - they are so great & I can't wait for them to get married :)! Another of my favorite things in NYC was the food - we ate like champs this week (and I probably gained the lbs to show it!). Every meal was delicious! We also made three stops at Magnolia Bakery, which was incredible. I highly recommend their Vanilla Cupcakes, so yummy! I had three this week - YIKES! I'm pretty sure I didn't eat anything healthy in NYC and I loved every moment of it!

So, now that Spring Break is over, its time to get back in the swing of things again. I'm looking forward to seeing my favorite work friends, and seeing my girls again! We have a pep rally on Friday to get ready for, then tryouts the following week. Busy, busy!!

Here are some pics from our trip!

Recognize this apartment building? We're posing in front of Monica's building from Friends during our New York TV & Movie Tour!Here we are in the Houston airport - our plane was delayed FOUR long hours. I was miserable!Brian & Erin during our yummy dinner at Sarabeth's!Here we are in Central Park - my favorite place in NYC! I can't wait to go back and see it during the spring or summer seasons!

Randomness...

I feel like I update so infrequently that I never know exactly where to start when I begin my next entry! I'll have to get better at this!

Jeremy & I leave on Wednesday for our trip to NYC! We are so excited!! I've never been, and just cannot wait to see the City! And maybe a few celebrities...you never know :) We're going to see Wicked, go to Times Square, Ground Zero, Central Park, Top of the Rock, and much more! It's going to be so great!

I'm so excited the rodeo is in town! It's one of my favorite things about living in Houston - everyone loves country music (or at least pretends to) this time of year. I've had fun going with my girlfriends. Thursday was Brad Paisley and tomorrow is Keith Urban. So much fun!! If I remember my camera tomorrow, I'll post pictures!

Well, that's all for now - it's back to reruns of Golden Girls, a cold Coke Zero, reading Glamour and playing with Charley!! Love Spring Break!

Sunday Evening Excitement...

It's been quite a week! This week started off with me in bed with the flu (made for a very exciting Valentine's Day, let me tell you)! After a busy week at work, I spent the weekend in Dallas with my junior & senior cheerleaders as they cheered on the boys and girls basketball teams in the regional playoffs. Unfortunately, SBS lost both games, but my girls cheered their hearts out! We had a really fun time on our trip! I love those girls!

Today, has been very relaxing! We did some shopping at the Galleria, watched Wall E, made plans for our NYC vacation and lunched at CPK! It's crazy, but I'm actually not dreading going to work tomorrow - not sure why, since I pretty much "worked" all weekend! I guess that's a good thing!

After doing some Spring shopping this weekend at J Crew, I'm so ready for Spring to be here! Bright colors, pretty pastels and whites here I come! I can't wait!

Have a happy week :)
Brittney

25 Random Things

Right now on Facebook, everyone is making a list of "25 Random Things About Me." So, I thought I'd make my list for my blog, instead. Enjoy!

1. My 10 year anniversary of my baptism was over this past summer. So often, I reflect back on that sweet time in my life where I was discovering who Jesus is and what it meant to have a relationship with Him. I love to think about that special day when I gave my life to Jesus and the journey we've been on ever since.

2. I wish I could sing! I would audition for American Idol and make it to the finale where I'd sing some cheesy song I'm forced to sing while my mom cries from the front row because she's so proud of me!

3. Coaching cheerleading is my favorite thing I get to do during the day. The relationships I've made with my girls are incredible! I adore each of them - what a blessing that I get to build relationships with them while doing something so fun! After cheering from 4th grade through my senior year in college, I have a strong urge to cheer, tumble, stunt or dance most days when we are at practice- and I doubt that will ever go away!

4. Speaking of cheerleading, I wish I would've tried harder my last two years of college. I could have excelled more in tumbling, and wish I wouldn't have taken those years for granted.

5. I love cinnamon! Cinnamon toast, ice cream, rolls, pop tarts, bread, butter, candy, anything! I love it!!

6. I'm still not over the Brad Pitt-Jennifer Aniston breakup. I can't stand Brangelina!

7. Chuck Bass is my boyfriend.

8. My other boyfriends include: Seth Cohen (Adam Brody), McSteamy (Eric Dane), Chace Crawford and Kenny Chesney.

9. But my husband is Jeremy and I love him so much!

10. I'm addicted to Soft Lips chap stick! Vanilla is my favorite.

11. In my dream world I would own a scrapbooking store and write a book in my spare time! Scrapbooking and reading books are some of my favorite things!

12. Someday I will own a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes.

13. I love LSU football, and I still can't handle the disappointment when they lose.

14. I'm ridiculously afraid of heights.

15. I wish I was closer to my older brothers - they are SO cool!

16. I love the color pink - I want everyone to wear pink to my funeral.

17. I'm almost always cold, so I love really soft, big blankets. I could never have enough of them!

18. I'm sadly obsessed with playing Tetris on my iPhone right now. But, I'm really good at it!

19. I'm looking forward to one day being a Mom, but I'm terrified that I'll never lose that "baby/pregnancy weight" that comes along with it.

20. I love to read great quotes - I always walk slower through the sections at stores that have pictures with sayings or quotes on them

21. I don't like the sound of my voice - I think I sound manly!

22. When I turned 16, I spent the next year hitting 6 parked cars....the seventh car I hit was at least moving...

23. When I was in college, I wanted to get a teeny tiny nose ring, but my mom said she'd stop paying for college if I got one. I got over it pretty fast.

24. I love being 24! And I'm NOT sassy! :)

25. I wasn't a dog person until I got Bruiser - and the rest is history...