2nd Anniversary, Take Two

On our 2nd anniversary a couple weeks ago, Scott brought me home some very beautiful flowers! What a special surprise!!! We also treated ourselves to a yummy and romatic, I might add, seafood & steak dinner at Truluck's! The meal was to die for, the atmosphere was perfect, and my date was, well, THE BEST! It was such a great day for both Scott and I! I am blessed to have such an amazing husband! We have an incredible life together!

Sydnee's Baby Dedication

(Once again, I'm a weekend behind in posting!)

Last weekend we drove to Victoria to hang out w/Steve, Michelle, & Baby Sydnee and to attend Sydnee's dedication at their church! It was a special moment that I am glad we were able to be a part of! Thank you for inviting us, Steve and Michelle, to your home and to witness Sydnee's dedication -- we are here to support you both in raising Sydnee to be a faithful servant of the Lord! We love ya'll!

Sydnee's dedication

Our family after the church service/dedication
What a cute family - even if they are wearing all that UT garb! Uggh!

Oops, don't know what happened with this pic, but these are the 2009 babies of our family...from top to bottom (ha-ha) Sydnee, Haylie, & Max

Macee & I playing a little "horsey"

A little family-fun rivalry...this did include me

losing a bet for a pedicure, darn it!

Oh well, always proud of my RED RAIDERS!

Cruise to Cozumel

On Thurs., Sept 10th - Mon., Sept 14th, Scott on I celebrated our 2nd anniversary a little early with a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico! We both had never been on a cruise before, so we didn't really know what to expect! WOW - it was SUCH a treat! We had so much fun! There were soooo many things to do, people to meet, food to eat, and cocktails to be consumed! :)

We can't wait to go on another cruise again...maybe to Alaska or the Mediterranean??? Gosh, that may need to be in a couple years, but what a fun dream to have!

Watching karaoke...we did this 3 nights in a row! Such a blast!

About to head back to the ship, but not before a pose w/a fake donkey!
"When in Mexico..."
I loved this little boy -- we bought two handmade necklaces from his dad

The waves were amazing crashing up against these rocks, even though this pic doesn't show it too well!

The "Reggae Beach Bar" - our fave!

The view outside the "Reggae Beach Bar"

Ahhhhhh, the hammocks at the "Reggae Beach Bar" (we bought one just like this to use in our backyard!)

Our handmade hats made from banana leaves (I think???)

"Carlos and Charlie's" - nothing like the one here in Austin on Lake Travis!

Stumbled across this little shop on the side of the road and scored me a new purse, some Mexican tiles I want to use as coasters, a raunchy BBQing apron for Scott, and $1 Coronas that we took on the road with us!

Beginning our escapade around the island...we rented a Jeep and off we went! Ah, the life!

Captain's Cocktail before Formal Dinner night w/our new friends Chad and Amy Griffin! They are so fun and we hung out the whole time! We plan on meeting up again since they live in the south Austin area!

Leaving port in Galveston

Safety first!

Two Years Ago Today...

...I married my best friend! Two years ago today I married the love of my life! Two years ago today I married the man I know God intended just for me! We said "I Do" on a warm evening at Lake Buchanan in front of many of our dear family and friends who traveled near and far just to celebrate with us! It was a lovely, and very FUN, day that I will never forget!

I am one lucky girl to have become Mrs. James Scott Chessher two years ago! My life is much sweeter sharing it with him! His generosity, integrity, sense of humor, zeal for life, and love for the Lord (among many other wonderful attributes) make him the man that I admire as a husband and one day as a father to our children. I look forward to the years that we have ahead of us and anticipate where our future will lead as husband and wife. There is no one I'd rather share this life with -- thank you, babe, for choosing me to be your wife!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! I love you!!!

We celebrated our anniversary a little early this year with a cruise to Cozumel...pics to come soon!

Quarterly Couples' Dinner Date

2 sets of brothers + 4 wives + 4 children + 1 on the way =
The "Chesahl" Quarterly Couples' Dinner Dates!

The Chessher brothers (Scott & Chris) and the Sahl brothers (Daniel & Dave) have been friends for ages! They grew up in San Antonio together and they all went to school together. Now, they all live near each other here in the Austin area. These guys share a really special bond and have so many fun memories to look back on together! With that said, we all recently decided that now is the time for us all to make more memories together - w/our growing families!

I found the idea of having a quarterly dinner w/other couples in a magazine. The particular woman writing in said that the couples all met up about 3-4 times a year, alternating going to one another's houses for a dinner party. The hosting couple was to be responsible for the main dish, while the other couples were to bring food to correspond with the meal. And, at each dinner, the couples took a picture together and printed one off for everyone to have. This picture taking was to become a tradition to go along w/the food, festivities, and fellowship! I couldn't think of better people to be doing this with! It's not everyday that we get to see and catch up w/Chris, Katie, Daniel, Ashley, Dave, and Maianne, so to know that we will eventually have a special dinner set aside just for us, puts a smile on my face! This is truly what life is all about!

Thanks to Dave and Mai for hosting the very first dinner! It was wayyyy too much fun! We are looking forward to the next one in a couple months!

from left to right:

Chris, Katie, Dave, Mai, Daniel, Ashley, Scott, & me

Dinner and Dancin'

Over the weekend, our sis in law's parents came to stay w/Katie, Chris, Macee & Max! When Ezee and VPaw (remember, this sweet duo is also the reason Scott and I met over four yrs ago) come to town, that means Katie and Chris are able to have a night out on the town! And, we were super lucky to be asked to tag along!!!

Margaritas and Mexican food started out our night (we ate at Matt's El Rancho - super fun place!) and then headed up the road to one of my most fave Texas joints, The Broken Spoke! Bruce Robison provided the music and we two-stepped the night away! There was so much twirlin' and swirlin' going on, I don't think Scott and I have danced that much, in one night, since we met! It was such a FUN night!

Thanks for asking us to join ya'll, Katie and Chris! We'll have to do it again soon!

The signs, that you see over the door, when you leave...

Quite a crew!
Chris & Katie

Look at those dance moves!

The gals

I love this man...!

and, he's pretty cool too!

The fans (K&T): "Hey Bruce, will you take a picture w/us?!?"

The singer (BR): "How many more people will ask me this tonight?"

(No, Mr. Robison did not really ask us that question, but he could have at least looked a little more enthusiastic to be standing with us,

don't ya think? HAHAHA!!!)

Just another dude to pose with...

WOW - we were camera happy!!!

Rock on!

p.s. For all those "pink" pics, an explanation...

Scott does not like to use the flash on our camera sometimes - he says the picture quality is better...maybe not so much under neon lights!

Welcome to the World, Sydnee!

Our newest niece, Sydnee Reese Miller, was born on Friday, August 14th at 12:25 am to Scott's sister Michelle and her husband Steve! We drove down to Victoria on Friday night to meet Sydnee and congratulate the new family! Sydnee and her parents were released from the hospital on Sat. afternoon, so we were also able to spend some time w/them at home as a family of three! Everyone is doing great and I just know Michelle and Steve are on cloud nine because they have finally been able to meet their little blessing! Congrats to ya'll and thank you for opening your home to us during such a busy, yet very memorable, time in your lives! Sydnee is beautiful and perfect in every way and we can't wait to spend more time with her! Love ya'll!!!

Sydnee Reese Miller

8 lbs. 4 ozs.

19 1/2 inches

...and, her very proud parents, Michelle & Steve!
Ott & Sydnee

TT & Sydnee

Grammy & her third granddaughter!

About to leave the hospital & go home for the first time!

Three generations of incredible women...Lisa & baby Haylie, Michelle & baby Sydnee, and Grammy

Scott took this picture minutes before we left to drive back to Austin. I could have sat like this for hours!!!

We love you, Sydnee!