You buy it. We fry it.

Oh Texas!

This weekend we got a real first hand look at Texas in its prime. Independence Day. You know how they say everything is bigger in Texas? Well we got a front row seat to the largest land based fireworks show in the USA. And I must say, it was awesome.

We spent our afternoon BBQing in a friend's backyard soaking up WAYYY too much heat

and then spent the evening lounging in the park downtown prepping for the fireworks ahead. The show was set to lots of fun music (starting off with the star wars theme!) and the fireworks were amazing.

In other news, I spent my weekend getting to know my new home a little better. Friday I took the boys on a shopping trip to get some vintage finds and introduced S. to the wonder that is Urban Outfitters. I even scored some amazing $30 Kate Spade peeptoes! After a day of shopping C. and I went on a "date" for dinner and a movie. We went to the aptly named PAD THAI RESTAURANT and then saw Food Inc. (go here NOW http://www.foodincmovie.com/)

After a crazy weekend off its back to school for my final week starting tomorrow. I can't even believe I'm almost done! I feel like I just got started with these kids and I'm going to have to leave them already. Don't get me wrong. I'm certainly looking forward to a week in Boston and getting to see my long lost loves but its weird to think my time at institute is almost up.

This is what I have to look forward to this week:

-Astros game tomorrow (this could be hit or miss)

-Closing Ceremonies and the madness that ensues afterwards

-Not living in Moody Towers anymore

-Last day of summer school!

After this week this is my new home!