Awkward!

We went to a San Antonio Missions baseball game the other night...I thought this picture was awkward. The Jalepeno really bonded with Ben but elbowed me out of the picture. I was trying to join the picture but I guess he knows Ben likes spicy food, and baseball better than me, or maybe it's a girl under that get-up.

Speaking of awkward photos. Check out http://www.awkwardfamilyphotos.com It is hilarious and you will definitely laugh 'til you cry or pee your pants...whichever comes first. :)

Here are a couple prime examples...

"Mom will always find a way to make herself known."

Day in the life of the Lagow's family. "Mom wanted to give her son some space."

"Deep in the Heart of Texas!"

After four months in Houston, Ben and I made another move...this time to San Antonio, Texas. Yes, we've moved again! I am actually really enjoying seeing so many different places, and meeting so many different people. In case you aren't aware of just how much we've moved, I'll give you a recap. Since being married 1 year and 5 months ago we have lived in 6 places: Rexburg, Idaho, Portland, Oregon, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, North Salt Lake, Utah, Houston, Texas, and San Antonio, Texas. It is almost like we are taking a long vacation in each of the places we live because we really try to see the sites and make sure we get to know the city well.

We have found that San Antonio is a beautiful city, with hills, lots of greenery, and lots of fun things to do. We went to the Poteet Strawberry Fair where I saw my first rodeo and ate my first big turkey leg. Then for a date night Ben took me to the famous Riverwalk for dinner. We ate at Boudro's and definitely recommend it to everyone...you must order the guacamole as an appetizer. They make it right in front of you and it is fresh and delish! I am in love with the Riverwalk and all its character and charm. After dining outside, we enjoyed the San Antonio Symphony! It was a wonderful show in such an old, and beautiful theater. It did make me miss playing the violin a bit and wish I never quit!

This past weekend we drove to Dallas, Texas and spent Sunday with Laurel, Bryce, and the kids! It is so nice to have family pretty close by, and good to see our nieces and nephews, who are growing up so fast! I couldn't believe Snack is riding a 2 wheeler, O is running faster than her feet can keep up, and baby A is rolling over!




On Monday I met Ben's good friend John, and his sweet family. They took us sailing on their boat on Lake Ray Hubbard. They are such a fun family, and we are definitely looking forward to visiting them again! L-R: Brooke, Britnee, Hunter, Brandee, John Christian, and John.






Of course while we were in town we couln't miss the Texas Rangers game against the Angels! Rangers won 4-3! It was intense considering Guerrero, a former Angel is now a Ranger...the Rangers definitely rubbed it in!






We drove through Austin, Texas and couldn't help but stop and check it out. We walked around the Capitol grounds and took a few pictures. One day we'll take a day trip there and see really what Austin has to offer, but for now I can say that I know capitol is quite pretty. :)

Howdy from Houston Texas

Let us count the many ways Houston has been so darn good to us...

1. Home of the Houston Astros! Minute Maid park is a beautiful park, with a retractable roof, a view of the Houston skyline, and a choo choo train that goes at every homerun. We went to our first baseball game of this season...of course the Astros didn't win but part of us were secretly rooting for the Sanfransico Giants anyway. I wore a cowgirl hat to a baseball game...you can only get away with that in Texas. :)


The infamous Jimmy...remember him from a post a year ago in Portland when he and Ben wore mullet wigs to a Portland Beavers game and danced on the baseball field? Oh the memories! If you missed that post you gotta check it out, there is video that will surely make you laugh. We went to the game with Jimmy and his cute girlfriend Julienne!


2. The people in Houston are super friendly! I made so many friends, had lots of girls nights, participated in a Bunco group, served as a YW Miamade leader, and loved the RS activities. These pictures are from the EMMA AWARDS...a night for the RS where we walked the red carpet and each recieved an award and a cookie shaped like an Emmy. It was such a fun and clever activity...I will never forget how absolutley awesome this ward is.

Me, Ashley, Angie, and Talease. Ashley lives permanently in Houston and let us salesmen wives wear her old prom dresses! Love Ash and miss her too much!


3. Ben took me to Joe's Crab Shack for my first time. I got real messy, and ate lots of crab! Those bibs definitely come in handy. Our second time to the restaurant I tried crawfish...ummm not my favorite especially when you crack it open and see poo.



4. Ben went to a Houston Rockets game with some buddies. He definitely had a good time, but made sure I had a good time without him too...when I came home from work he had already left for the game and there were roses and my favorite candy (Rafaello's...try them if you can find them!) there waiting for me.

5. The Houston Temple is gorgeous! Ben and I had a sweet time visiting the Temple...we even ran into Brother and Sister Hamilton there! The Hamilton family used to live in CT and are good friends with my family.

8. Houston, Texas Temple

A few of my favorite things...

White Kitchen
Refreshing, clean, bright, and airy...(sigh) that is my dream kitchen.



New Shoes...unique and irresistable!
These shoes just scream "I am woman" in every way. They wouldn't let me leave the store without them. I was at DSW making a return and decided that i'd browse the aisles for fun...I came upon these shoes, held them in my hands, examined how dainty and sweet they were, put them back on the shelf and continued my trip down the aisle. A trip that was meant to be for browsing, not buying. I couldn't resist, I had to return to the shoes and just try them on, you know, just to pretend for a moment they were mine. Of course the more I strutted my stuff in them and posed in the mirror, the more I had to have them. But I put them back on the shelf and made my way to the exit. I couldn't leave...I sat in the car, continuing to contemplate buying the shoes. They are one of a kind, the type you don't just find anywhere. Yes I bought them...my favorite buy in years. A bit pathetic...maybe I'm just a little obsessed with shoes?


i-phoneIt is my mini computer, my i-pod, my calendar, my notes, my alarm clock, my gps, my weather man, my camera, my telephone. It goes everywhere with me, attatched to my hand or my ear. I love love love it. Poor Ben just had his stolen and I realized how devastated I would be without mine.


Baseball Season
I love this time of year...the time when we throw on our baseball caps, see the lit up baseball diamond and the fan filled stadium, "root root root for the home team", eat hot dogs, chew bubble gum, and feel all American!

COMING SUMMER 2010

Remember my post months ago about the book, "Eat, Pray, Love." Well the movie is coming out soon and Julia Roberts is playing the part...can't wait!

If you cannot see God in everything, you cannot see God at all.

But when you can see God, you can see that everything beautiful bears His fingerprints.

Viva La Vida...Live Life

March 11, 2010...Ben and I took a road trip to the beautiful, big city of Monterrey Mexico to see Coldplay in concert on this day. It was a Valentines gift from Ben and Coldplay is my favorite so it was the sweetest gift and the most amazing trip! We were lucky to be living in Texas with only an 8 hour drive away from Monterrey where Coldplay was playing the last concert of their Viva La Vida tour! We planned on a 3 day trip...just enough time to attend the concert...but fell in love with the city and sites and decided to stay much longer. It was worth it!

We had tickets for "standing room only," and they turned out to be the best tickets ever. Seriously. We arrived a few hours early to assure we got a good spot. We ended up right up against the fence that blocked off the cat walk stage. We were super close! I could practically touch, get eye contact, smell, even wink at Chris Martin as he danced and sang on the stage. ;)

Super close...not even zoomed in.

Yes, there was fireworks!

Big Yellow balloons were thrown out into the crowd during the song "Yellow."

The band, Bat For Lashes, opened up for Coldplay...they were great, and 70's in every way.

We made friends with locals, Natalie and Carlos, while we waited for the concert to begin.

My favorite part of the concert was when tons of paper butterflies filled the air. It was absolutely A-Mazing, especially with the music, and Chris Martin dancing around with an umbrella. I saved a few of the butterflies for my scrapbook. This really was an amazing experience I won't forget. Thank you Benjamin! :)

We toured downtown Monterrey. It is a busy, big, clean, and pretty city. We took a boat ride at the riverwalk which traveled through the city stopping at musuems and a really nice park.

We saw two movies at the theater...it was the best theater I've ever been to, with comfy reclining seats, and waiters serving food, even sushi!

We got a little crazy and adverturous this trip and went...

BUNGEE JUMPING!

I brought home one of this birds long and beautiful peacock feathers.

We attended the Monterrey Mexico Temple, one of the ten temples we'll attend in 2010.

9. Monterrey, Mexico Temple