A Lens In Time

2009-09-05T08:00:00.002-05:00

Playlist: Music For Your Travels

Lullaby Haze- Mates of State
Tightrope- Yeasayer
No Response- MuteMath
Half Asleep- School of Seven Bells
Grapevine Fires- Death Cab For Cutie
Hysteric (Acoustic)- Yeah Yeah Yeahs
If You Would Come Back Home- William Fitzsimmons
San Solomon- Balmorhea
Weird Fishes/Arpeggi- Radiohead
Over The Pond- The Album Leaf
Pink Bullets- The Shins
Monotov’s Private Opera- Third Eye Blind
Leaves In The River- Sea Wolf
Microphone- Coconut Records
Blood Bank- Bon Iver
Hey Ya- Obadiah Parker
Tired Magician- Lady Danville
Side By Side- Sleeping At Last
Aphex Twin/Bright Eyes Cover- Jack Conte
Ceilings- Alive In Wild Paint
On Peak Hill- Stars
I Will Follow You Into the Dark- Amy Millan
Cello Song- The Books feat. Jose Gonzalez
Headphones- Jars Of Clay
Free Fallin’- John Mayer

Download it here, if you’d like.

Wedding Photos

2009-07-01T08:00:00.003-05:00

Our wedding photo album

2009-05-08T08:00:00.002-05:00

I heart this book! Dig in for some insightful little missions to live more creatively. (Thanks, Kristin!)

Our Wedding Website

2009-05-01T08:00:00.000-05:00

Check out our wedding website here.

Transparent Canoe

2009-04-03T18:00:00.001-05:00

I would really like to have this :o)
via http://www.toxel.com/tech/2008/07/06/transparent-canoe/

Love Your Neighbor Weekend

2009-03-30T22:00:00.000-05:00

Love Your Neighbor is a movement of people reaching out to the lost and the hopeless. We spread the love, hope, and compassion of Jesus Christ through random acts of kindness in our city.Easter egg hunt at Exall Park for the children of Revolving Door and the surrounding neighborhood.Riding the trolley and handing out Easter egg invites along McKinney Ave to join us at Fellowship Church

Joyful Owners of Kaleo!

2009-03-14T14:00:00.000-05:00

We did it! We've bought our first sailboat and named her, Kaleo. We look forward to the many adventures aboard and are one step closer to our dream of cruising the world together. To follow our adventures, check our our sailing blog.

Found The Dress Today

2009-02-22T18:00:00.001-06:00

Quite the ritual when you buy a dress at LuLu's! ("That's soooo bride" ;o)

The Future Mr. & Mrs. Butcher

2009-02-02T20:00:00.002-06:00

A few memories from the past couple years as we look forward to many more!

FC Change Groups Reach Out

2008-09-05T21:00:00.002-05:00

Today we Reached IN, to Reach Out. Our FC Change Groups became "street teams" by gathering together at Northpark Mall to "treat" others by handing out gift cards to various "sweet" spots (Jamba Juice, Paciugo, Coldstone Cremery) in the mall. On the gift cards was a sticker promoting our new series appropriately named “DELICIOUS.”

Afterward we all met back up at the food court for dinner and fellowship. It was a great event where we were able to invite over 100 people to FC.

2008-09-03T18:00:00.001-05:00

"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."

Restful Labor Day

2008-09-01T21:00:00.010-05:00

Enjoyed a restful Labor Day of catching Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 with Soums and a bike ride with Matt around White Rock Lake.

Cinema Under the Stars

2008-08-31T22:00:00.005-05:00

Matt & I joined Jeph & Amy tonight for Dallas Arboretum's annual Picnic in the Park. We packed dinner from Central Market and migrated around the lawn for the best cinema under the stars spot as we listened to The Dallas Wind Symphony concert. Following the concert, we settled in for THE PRINCESS BRIDE. :o)

Dinner w/ The Breens

2008-08-30T23:00:00.004-05:00

We headed out to the suburbs of Flower Mound this eve to share dinner & fellowship with The Breens. What an amazing family! Matt met them while we were camp counselors at Allaso Ranch and knowing them has been an incredible blessing.

Soums Visit

2008-08-29T23:00:00.009-05:00

Soumya is in town visiting this weekend! We met up with Berger for dinner at Villa-O & lived it up across town making stops at Casa Bergs, Lift Lounge and others that will remain nameless ;o).

Work World

2008-08-28T12:00:00.004-05:00

Just wanted to pause today to say I'm grateful for my career as a Sr. Strategic Planner at TracyLocke. Here's a pic of the entrance to our planning area on the 23rd floor :o)

Great Friends, With Sugar On Top

2008-08-27T22:00:00.005-05:00

You haven't fully lived until you've shared a Sprinkles Cupcake with girlfriends! Delana, Amanda & I caught up over Taco Diner and Sprinkles after work today. I heart good girlfriends :o)

FC Studies

2008-08-26T21:00:00.002-05:00

Tuesday nights are dedicated to learning how to apply God's Word into my life and for fellowship among friends at FC Studies.

Gratitude Pause

2008-08-25T12:00:00.002-05:00

(via FFFOUND!)

Shopping Sails, Sparklies & Celebrating Ken

2008-08-23T23:50:00.002-05:00

Started the day with a little time "house" shopping before visiting Kelly & sweet baby Nico while browsing a few sparklie designs at Pampillonia.
Ken took center stage this evening as we went out to celebrate his birthday over dinner at Blue Mesa and a personalized Pavlov's Dogs comedy show at Pocket Sandwich Theater.

Fun Friday

2008-08-22T22:00:00.003-05:00

Enjoyed a tasty lunch with Max and TM friends at Stephen Pyles and then wrapped up the day with some patio time with Matt at Sangria and Little Katana. I'm due for a little dining out detox :o)

Catching up with Kristin

2008-08-21T22:00:00.006-05:00

Keeping with the friendly dining visits trend this week, I spent time visiting with Kristin tonight over dinner at Alo and the movie, Henry Poole is Here. Terrific company, exceptional food and a great movie!

Taco Diner Treat

2008-08-20T21:00:00.000-05:00

Chelsi, Gayla and I caught up over dinner at Taco Diner tonight. While it was enough of a treat to just spend time with them, it was even better with one of my favs ..., the De Los Cabos (think Parisian-Mexican guac-cobb salad, mmm.)

Grateful for Friendships

2008-08-19T21:00:00.004-05:00

Spent time with a good friend, Mel, tonight over great conversation and dinner at Greenz.

Fun Avatar

2008-08-18T18:00:00.001-05:00

Create yours here.

Home to Celebrate Mom!

2008-08-15T22:00:00.003-05:00

Spent the weekend at home celebrating mi madre's birthday. She's the best!

Little Wonders

2008-08-14T22:00:00.004-05:00

"Let it go, let it roll right off your shoulder. Don't you know the hardest part is over. Let it in, let your clarity define you in the end. We will only just remember how it feels. Our lives are made in these small hours. These little wonders, these twists & turns of fate. Time falls away, in these small hours, these small hours still remain.

Let it slide, let your troubles fall behind you. Let it shine until you feel it all around you. And I don't mind if it's me you need to turn to. We'll get by, it's the heart that really matters in the end. Our lives are made in these small hours. These little wonders, these twists & turns of fate. Time falls away, but these small hours, these small hours still remain ..." - Rob Thomas

Slight Blogging Break

2008-08-10T18:00:00.002-05:00

Took a little break from blogging after camp & getting back to the real world :o)

FC Kids' Camp

2008-08-09T18:00:00.006-05:00

Our last morning of camp at Allaso Ranch.

FC Kids' Camp

2008-08-08T22:30:00.010-05:00

What an amazing experience! I am truly grateful & blessed for having spent the past week with each of these incredible girls. From zip lines, horse rides, paint ball & ropes courses to a water park with lazy river, mountain bikes, zany games & pamper camper time ... Allaso Ranch really has it all! But, above & through all this runs a strong current of amazing change that happens in the lives of these children through FC's solid Christian curriculum & leadership.

My sweet Sr. High Trainer, Sara!

FC Kids' Camp

2008-08-08T22:00:00.010-05:00

Ready for the zip line!

FC Kids' Camp

2008-08-07T22:00:00.007-05:00

The Yellow Jackets' Cabin of Village Earth!
Earth and Wind friendly competition ;o)
Evening rally

Smores night!

FC Kids' Camp

2008-08-06T22:00:00.007-05:00

FC Kids' Camp

2008-08-05T22:00:00.003-05:00

FC Kids' Camp

2008-08-04T18:00:00.008-05:00

Worship Center / Dining Hall
Girls playing between bible study and swim center time
Swim center: An obvious camp favorite :o)

FC Kid's Camp

2008-08-03T16:41:00.012-05:00

"We are ... We are ... the Yellow Jackets What?! the Yellow Jackets What?! We are the girls from the Yellow Jackets' cabin ... runnin' all around with our knees all scabbin' ... mud on our face ... NO disgrace ... Spreadin' God's love all over tha place ... singin' We are ... We are ..."

Camp competition among three villages: Earth (that's us ... CAMP CHAMPS!), Wind & Fire. Our village mascot, "Dusty Dawn" shown here.
Evening worship and rally.Our girls celebrating after a Village Earth win :o)

Arrival at Allaso Ranch

2008-08-02T22:00:00.006-05:00

Training and set-up Saturday before the campers arrive tomorrow!

I heart Fridays with Friends

2008-08-01T22:00:00.003-05:00

Today we thanked Amanda for all her hard work interning in our Strategic Planning dept this summer! We lunched at Sushi Zushi & took a bubble tea break at Tempest. Later on, Matt & I hung out with Regina & David over the best new coal brick-oven pizzaria in town, Grimaldi's!

Catching up with Chris

2008-07-31T22:00:00.003-05:00

Enjoyed catching up with my big sis in Planning, Chris!

Packing for Allaso Ranch

2008-07-30T18:00:00.002-05:00

Avery Island: Land of TABASCO

2008-07-29T18:00:00.002-05:00

Wrapped up meetings on Avery Island today.

Avery Island

2008-07-28T22:00:00.006-05:00

TracyLocke TABASCO team at the Marsh House for dinner on Avery Island.

Avery Island: Land of TABASCO

2008-07-27T22:00:00.004-05:00

Flew out this evening to work onsite for the next few days on Avery Island.

Seventeen Seventeen

2008-07-25T18:00:00.004-05:00

A friend & I walked over for lunch at the DMA's restaurant, Seventeen Seventeen, today & highly recommend checking it out if you haven't already. Deliciously chic.

2008-07-24T18:00:00.000-05:00

(via FFFFOUND!)

Planning Conf. Top 10 Take-Aways

2008-07-23T23:00:00.003-05:00

1. A planner is not their creative brief. A planner is their creative briefing.
2. Always be briefing.
3. Real insight comes when you make a mess. Too often planning is seen as “No mess, just magic” & we need to get a little messier.
4. Insights aren’t always found. They are created.
5. Hunt for tension. Find conflict & love it.
6. A good brand takes a position, not just a positioning.
7. Stick the trends on the table, work them & see what works for your world.
8. To get big ideas, focus on what people do. Not on what we want them to do.
9. In today’s society, selfish altruism is the new survival mechanism.
10. “In the end, it’s easy. You think of a lot of ideas & throw away the bad ones” -Linus Pauling
(via Melissa)

For more observations click here.

'08 Planning Conf. in Miami

2008-07-22T23:00:00.008-05:00

Day 2 of the Planning Conference ... lots of learning & some time to catch up with friends at Strategy by the Shore :o)

'08 Planning Conf. in Miami

2008-07-21T23:00:00.005-05:00

Part of our TracyLocke Planning Squad
This year's AAAA Account Planning Conference was held at the beautiful Lowes Hotel in Miami Beach. Over 600 domestic & international Strategic Planners spent the day in general & break-out sessions, then socialized through the evening at dinner, at The Delano & in the ocean.

Sunday Funday

2008-07-20T23:55:00.003-05:00

Started the day with early FC service and teaching FC Kids another lesson in our Spy Chase series. Then caught up with Auntie Cherie over lunch at Cosmic Cafe before bolting out to FC Grapevine for Allaso Ranch Kids' Camp training ...
... and finally popped over to DFW for a flight to Miami tonight for the Account Planning Conference until Wednesday.

A Jazzy Double Date

2008-07-19T23:00:00.002-05:00

Two incredibly thoughtful gentlemen, Matt & Maurice, planned a chillaxed eve out for Janay & I tonight. We headed out to listen to live jazz in the park, complete with a prepared picnic dinner (including delish choc-covered strawberries!) Thanks, guys! (We're thinking salsa lessons are next on the wish list ;o)

Date Night

2008-07-18T23:30:00.001-05:00

Matt showed up at my door with a dozen beautiful roses and que romantica dinner plans at Sushi Axiom. We wrapped up the eve with relaxing conversation, dessert & vino at the new neighborhood patio of Pulcinella.

True Financial Freedom!

2008-07-15T18:00:00.003-05:00

Today officially marks the date of my achievement of true financial freedom! Crown Financial Ministries' "Money Map" and "Personal Mvelopes" are the very best, most intuitive & supportive tools I've been introduced to for gaining this freedom & learning effective financial management.

Fellowship Partio

2008-07-13T20:00:00.001-05:00

Adventurous Weekend

2008-07-12T23:00:00.008-05:00

An action-filled day at FC Kids' Adventure Weekend!

Followed by an thrilling, competitive 1st place finish sail race this evening with Matt, Tim & Diane aboard Coquette on Lk. Grapevine!

Happy Birthday, 7-Eleven!

2008-07-11T23:00:00.000-05:00

We planners were hard at work this morning! With 7-Eleven as one of our brands, we headed out for a full-on tour of some 7-Elevens to celebrate their July 11th (aka 7/11) promotion of free 7.11 oz. Slurpees from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.! Matt, Amanda, and I took in our fair share of these FREEzing treats ;o) ... my fav = Cafe Latte + Strawberry Twizzler mix!

Play More

2008-07-09T18:00:00.000-05:00

(via FFFFOUND!)

Dress Rehearsal & Building

2008-07-08T23:55:00.006-05:00

Tonight was rehearsals for FC Kids Adventure Weekend. While we actors rehearsed, these mighty builders built. Matt, Maurice, Kevin & crew did an incredible job transforming the new FC Kids area into a Backstage Blast!

Braggin' on the Lil Bro

2008-07-07T18:00:00.004-05:00

Have I mentioned just what a cutie my lil brother is? Well, I'll mention it again then ;o) Here's a pic of him and his sweet girlfriend, Meagan. Love them!

FC Kids

2008-07-06T20:00:00.003-05:00

We started a new, Spy Chase, series in FC Kids this weekend. Through our little K-5th grade cadet training, we'll be tracking down the prophets of the Bible :o)

4th of July Weekend

2008-07-05T22:00:00.007-05:00

More good times at the Mota-Vators PK lakehouse! What a treat it was to spend the long weekend with such great friends :o)

4th of July Weekend

2008-07-04T22:00:00.009-05:00

We enjoyed a super fun holiday weekend with great friends at Delana & Steve's PK lakehouse! Delana, Steve, Steph, Gene, Amanda, Candace, Greg, Matt and I played a little of everything under the sun and stars (volleyball, football, washers, horseshoes, jet skiing, water skiing, wake boarding, anchoring down in Hell's Gate, sipping Driggeritas, floating by the dock, gymnastics on the trampoline float, BBQing, fireworks, entertaining Buddy and Tiggy, napping, and more fireworks)!

4th of July Weekend

2008-07-04T21:00:00.002-05:00

I'm not sure if I mentioned we enjoyed a few fireworks!? Delana's sweet mom left some major firework treats, including matching PK Lk t-shirts for us all, at the lakehouse before our arrival! It's also probably worth saying that I h-e-a-r-t sparklers! :o)

Enjoying the Holiday

2008-07-03T22:00:00.003-05:00

I feel like a lucky lass to have both today & tomorrow off for celebrating our 4th of July holiday!

Big Brand Ideas & Planners at Play

2008-07-02T22:00:00.004-05:00

Mullen & I joined our Wilton, CT planning team today to lead Brand Idea workshops for a bank client of ours. With a pile of strategic platforms polished up, we eased into the eve with a little vino visit at our Planning Director, Marta's, beautiful home, shared dinner at River Cat Grill and the lovely Emily introduced us to this great little Spanish place, Barcelona.

Meow, Meow, Meow, Meow ...

2008-07-01T18:00:00.004-05:00

Spent most the afternoon in kitty mom discussion groups with the newly transferred Driggers! (Yeah!) What group wouldn't be complete with a little mind mapping exericise? (our starter example above) :o) Heading out now to catch a flight for planning meetings out of our Wilton, CT office tomorrow.

2008-06-30T18:00:00.003-05:00

(via FFFFOUND!)

Practice Proposal

2008-06-29T20:00:00.003-05:00

Silly guy, of course this is just the right fit ;o) After FC Service today we caught up with Jeph over a patio lunch at Chip's (dessert just a walk away at Wild About Harry's). On the walk back we stopped into the Abacus parking lot & Jeph snapped this oh-so-sincere proposal.

City of Hope Day

2008-06-28T22:00:00.000-05:00

It was early to rise for our day of fellowship and volunteering in Dallas' City of Hope Day. Time well spent helping out with friends old and new :o)

Sailing Before The Storm

2008-06-28T21:00:00.000-05:00

Great, but short afternoon on the water! After serving this morning we headed out to Lk Grapevine to meet up with our captain & admiral, Tim & Diane aboard s/v Coquette. It was the kick-off of the summer race series but was called due to thunderstorms as we were tacking up to the start line. Ah, well ... another race in a couple weeks :o)

Guaranteed to Make You Smile

2008-06-27T18:00:00.006-05:00

14 months in the making, 42 countries, & a cast of thousands.

WhereTheHellIsMatt.com: Celebrating the art & experience of travel & connectivity.

Same Goes For Bad

2008-06-26T18:00:00.000-05:00

(via indexed)

The Initiative of Interest

2008-06-25T20:00:00.001-05:00

(via FFFFOUND!)

One Prayer Fellowship

2008-06-24T22:00:00.004-05:00

The boys (Maurice, Matt, Paul and our campus pastor, Chris) having their manly chat after tonight's One Prayer Study Group.

Just Begin

2008-06-23T22:00:00.004-05:00

My effort to productivity with a pressure cooker of a week ahead.
(via FFFFOUND!)

Urban Assaulted :o)

2008-06-22T22:00:00.032-05:00

This tough and incredibly fun crew from the Big D headed to Austin this weekend for the annual Urban Assault Race! (Think combo bike race, scavenger hunt & zany obstacle courses all in one crazy event.) Click here for the video!

A few others thought this was a cool race to play in (1300 of them)! Gearing up the game faces

Greg, Candace, Ryun & Amanda

Monkey Matt & I unusually amped up this early in the mornThe view forward in our starting position ...

... and the view looking back at the sea of riders ready to roll.

Obstacle #1: Bumper Ball Pick-up

Whew ... got our first bead and racin' on ...

Human Wheel-Barrow and Keg Walkin' fun ...

Tire track toughness ... Dana captured it best on her blog of the race! Yes, those are battle wounds from street rolling & being mowed down by your own bike :o)

Let's just say I'm head over heels for a boy named Matty B ;o)

Who doesn't love big kid Big Wheels?!

... or a water slide finish line!?

"The Gutter Bunnies" bringin' it home ...

Ryan and Amanda's big finish!

Vijay coming in strong ...

Here's what it's all about ... 'It's a pedal powered urban trek and scavenger hunt that involves obstacle course challenges that test your wits.' A full day of laughter, endurance and relying on your bike and friends. Check out Dana & Vijay's "Been There, Assaulted That" blog for more pics and videos of the zany adventures.

The Bikes Are Back In Town

2008-06-21T22:00:00.004-05:00

It's here! The 2008 Urban Assault Ride weekend in Austin :o)
We rolled into Austin to picked up our race packets & headed out in our caravan to scout our ride route options. (Our three black vehicles looked quite covert as we passed other riders scouting their routes!) Once alleys & landmark checkpoints were mapped out, we relaxed over sushi dinner at Mikido's and rested for our big morning.

Friends New & Old

2008-06-20T22:00:00.005-05:00

"Hey, friends ... surprise ... We're at Sangria, come play!"

Caught up with a few friends at Sangria & even met some new ones along the way.

Loveliness

2008-06-19T22:00:00.001-05:00

This pic just felt good today :o)

Gearing Up For The Urban Assault Race

2008-06-18T22:00:00.005-05:00

It's a big day in our world ... we received the quiz that will determine our starting position in this year's Urban Assault Race in Austin this Sunday! This quiz is t-o-u-g-h, riddled with questions that require you to spend excessive amounts of time playing on the race sponsors' sites, & scouring Google & blogs. We're doing it & are amped!

This year we have some rock star teammates joining the action:
- Wench & Stench = Kim & Skip
- Gutter Bunnies = Candace & Greg
- Wonder Twins = Amanda & Ryun
- Cowgirl & Indian = Dana & Vijay
- Bikin' Believers = Christie & Matt

Reluctantly Returning

2008-06-17T22:00:00.010-05:00

We woke up to our last morning aboard Thalia today and with heavy hearts we dingied ashore to return to land life. What a treat it has been to share this experience and we are so grateful to Lisa & Kirk for their generous hospitality, enlightening conversation & patience with our endless questions about their incredible lifestyle.

Spent the afternoon in D.C. walking the National Mall & Memorial Parks.

Meandered through the Smithsonian & caught a 3-D IMAX show

At just about the farthest walking point from where we parked, we got caught in a pretty rough thunderstorm. With a mix of running, walking to catch our breath, & laughing at the ridiculousness of it all - we returned to the car soaked like wet puppy dogs. Changed clothes, stopped for dinner, headed to the airport & slept like babies the entire flight home.

Downtown Annapolis

2008-06-15T22:00:00.009-05:00

We spent the day exploring the "sailboat capital of the world", downtown Annapolis with Kirk and Lisa. We strolled through the local shops, made our way past "Ego Alley" and they treated us to lunch at McGarvey's along the city dock. We lounged on deck this evening with a stack of "TravelTopics" questions, learned more about each other, enjoyed the conversation and read as the sun set.

Sailing Along

2008-06-14T22:00:00.001-05:00

Another glorious day of sailing The Chesapeake Bay! We have so much respect and appreciation for Kirk and Lisa "showing us the ropes" (pun intended).

Exploring and Discovering

2008-06-13T22:00:00.023-05:00

We woke up with daylight, shared morning greetings and breakfast, and even borrowed the dingy to row over to a little island we could see across the way. We spent the rest of the day learning, asking a zillion questions, and listening with intent to our Captain and Admiral :o) Tonight, we anchored up in the Chester River. We took this pic of the moon looking up through the windows of our state room. A day and eve well spent!

All Aboard

2008-06-12T22:00:00.009-05:00

An amazing beginning to our sailing excursion of the Chesapeake Bay! We started the day with a fun breakfast at Chick & Ruth's Delly in downtown Annapolis before meeting up with Lisa & Kirk at Weems Creek. We dingied out to tour the beautiful "Thalia" and put away our small amount of gear.
We then all dingied back to shore & headed into town for lunch & to Trader Joe's to stock up on "provisions". Once we returned to the boat & settled in, we set the sails & headed out past Thomas Point lighthouse toward our first night's anchoring near near High Island up the Hrode River.

I particularly enjoyed settling into our "state room" aboard "Thalia", sharing great conversation and a restful dinner in the salon, and lounging in the cockpit and deck taking in two spectacular shooting stars and seeing the orbiting satellites blazing across the clear night's sky.

Setting Sail

2008-06-11T23:00:00.007-05:00

Aerial view of Annapolis, Maryland

We flew out with wide-eyes this evening for a vacation of sailing the Chesapeake Bay with our friends Lisa and Kirk. They were incredibly gracious to host and introduce us to their lifestyle living onboard their incredible and quite comfortable sailboat, Thalia.

Cosmic Break in the Day

2008-06-10T18:00:00.003-05:00

Today was b-u-s-y. Every second was productive at work and we'll spend tonight packing for sailing Chesapeake Bay tomorrow. One highlight of the day was the Cosmic Stir lunch at Cosmic Cafe.

24 Hour Liquid Fast

2008-06-09T18:00:00.000-05:00

"Fasting is redirecting our attention normally spent on food to focus our hearts and minds on Christ and his plan for our lives." For more on Week 1 of One Prayer, click here.

Partio Before The Fast

2008-06-08T20:00:00.000-05:00

We enjoyed a Mexican feast and fellowship at FC's Summer Patio Party this eve after Fusion Service. Today begins a new global series, One Prayer, that will last one month. Each week we'll be challenged as a whole church body to do what it takes to focus on this One Prayer.

"Through prayer walks, fasting, service projects and other opportunities, we will focus our hearts and lives on what God's plans are for us, our communities and our world."

Gearing Up for Urban Assault Ride

2008-06-07T18:00:00.003-05:00

Do you miss the days of Big Wheels races, scavenger hunts, and Slippin' Slide parties? A great group of us are returning to Austin to take on our second annual Urban Assault Ride! To rally our teams, we hosted a Bike & BBQ Kick-off this morning at White Rock. Can't wait for race day!

Fabulous Tulip Fields

2008-06-06T15:22:00.003-05:00

Mom snapped this pic of Skagon Valley's sea of tulips during her gal pal trip to Seattle. I can only imagine standing in awe of them so they're now on my '09 destination list.

Working in NOLA

2008-06-05T22:00:00.006-05:00

Delish team lunch at Cochon (Cajun, Southern cooking)

Heading home through the NOLA airport.

Working in NOLA

2008-06-04T22:00:00.004-05:00

Loved the Chihuly chandeliers in the entrance of our hotel. Spent most the day in BP meetings.

Team dinner at Acme Oyster House in The French Quarter.

Team Tabasco

2008-06-03T22:00:00.003-05:00

In NOLA for a few days, thinking about hot sauce. Here are some agency colleagues that work on the brand before heading out to dinner at Pat O's. (Yeah, Bill was pretty much our body guard during the trip ;o)

Drifting Beautifully

2008-06-02T22:00:00.001-05:00

Andy Mckee | Drifting

I've Seen It All

2008-06-01T22:00:00.002-05:00

If you've lost your pet bunny (or released it from an Easter gift captivity ;o), someone is caring for it in the White Rock area and awaiting your call.

I Heart Fireflies!

2008-05-31T23:00:00.003-05:00

They're like nature's sparklers! During our bike ride around White Rock this evening, the fields were filled with twinkly fireflies. I could have watched them for hours and it would've been an ideal night for camping within them.

1 Degree of Separation

2008-05-30T23:00:00.003-05:00

Candace, Steve, Trisha and I catching up at Sangria to celebrate how small the advertising world is becoming.

Dusk at White Rock

2008-05-29T22:00:00.003-05:00

Pausing along our bike ride to take in my favorite time of the day.

What If?

2008-05-28T22:00:00.002-05:00

I feel more interested in living aboard with each new sail.

Imagination

2008-05-27T22:00:00.005-05:00

Love this! (via FFFFOUND!)