The Cotropia's newest addition, Landen Tate, was born this past Friday. They were so sweet to let me come hang out with them over the weekend. I'm absolutely smitten!
Monday, October 15, 2007
Baby Landen is born
Friday, October 12
The Cotropia's newest addition, Landen Tate, was born this past Friday. They were so sweet to let me come hang out with them over the weekend.
The Cotropia's newest addition, Landen Tate, was born this past Friday. They were so sweet to let me come hang out with them over the weekend. 
Girls Weekend - Nashville, TN
October 5 - 7, Nashville weekend - Girls, Girls Girls
It's only been just over a month since Jackie left Texas, but it was time to go visit Nashville. Friday night, Jackie & I went to Rumba - a rum bar and tapas restaurant. Erin joined us well.
Conveniently, Ashley has been living in Nashville since she left Pittsburgh in May. Here's me & Ashley on Saturday night - big night out on the town. Started with some drinks then moved on for some sushi.
L - R: me, Jackie, Courtney, Becky & Ashley
All blondes, of course. Courtney & Becky work with Jackie at the Nashville City Club.
Thanks for a fun weekend!
It's only been just over a month since Jackie left Texas, but it was time to go visit Nashville. Friday night, Jackie & I went to Rumba - a rum bar and tapas restaurant. Erin joined us well.Conveniently, Ashley has been living in Nashville since she left Pittsburgh in May. Here's me & Ashley on Saturday night - big night out on the town. Started with some drinks then moved on for some sushi.
L - R: me, Jackie, Courtney, Becky & Ashley
All blondes, of course. Courtney & Becky work with Jackie at the Nashville City Club.
Thanks for a fun weekend!
Friday, October 5, 2007
Audrey's visit - TX State Fair, S'mores & Sushi
Friday, September 28 through Sunday, September 30
Audrey's visit last weekend couldn't have come quick enough - and it was over way too fast.
While the boys golfed on Saturday, Audrey & I did some shopping, cooking and hanging out. Most of which was to get ready for the cookout later that night at Casa Cotropia. It's just not a cookout without S'mores.
Aw, Brown Bear.
Not only was Audrey with us for the weekend, we had the pleasure of having Homero stay with us. Looks like he had plenty of fun.
For the first time ever, Audrey got to have her first taste of sushi on Sunday. She loved it!
Audrey's visit last weekend couldn't have come quick enough - and it was over way too fast.
Friday night, after a speedy pick-up at the airport, the three of us headed straight to the State Fair of Texas. Audrey tried Fried Oreos for the very first time. I had the Fried Latte. Big thumbs-up! Chris ate everything else - corny dog, hamburger, nachos, fries and beer.
While the boys golfed on Saturday, Audrey & I did some shopping, cooking and hanging out. Most of which was to get ready for the cookout later that night at Casa Cotropia. It's just not a cookout without S'mores.
Audrey & Jayden playing.
Aw, Brown Bear.Not only was Audrey with us for the weekend, we had the pleasure of having Homero stay with us. Looks like he had plenty of fun.
For the first time ever, Audrey got to have her first taste of sushi on Sunday. She loved it!
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Puerto Vallarta, September 2007
September 14-20, 2007 - Another fantastic trip to Puerto Vallarta!
We arrived on Friday afternoon, picked up by our friend, Homero. After a quick trip to Walmart to stock up on beer and water, we hit the pool. Later that night a light drizzle fell over PV and we wandered into the Marina where we had dinner at Las Palomas.
Saturday was much of the same - hanging at the pool. This was a big day for Mexico - Independence Day. The hotel was taken over by celebrating locals. Even got a little show when the band showed up at the pool - tubas, trumpets and drums - oh my! However, the rain was more of a thunderstorm that evening. Room service and beers on the balcony!
The girls wore their sunglasses - and so did we!
Monday, we were a little tired of the pool, so despite the heat, we did some exploring in the Marina area. This included walking the perimeter of the Marina Vallarta golf course - all the way to the water.
Checked out some real estate. Not in our price range. 
With all the sweating we did that day, of course, we went to the pool! Followed by some Monday Night Football in the hotel's sports bar, Champ's.
Tuesday was a big day for us - the Canopy Tour, a rip-line tour in the jungle. Chris was the big brown monkey and I was chickensh*t. I didn't take the heights of being up in a tree into consideration, but once I got the hang of it, I was like a pro (HA!).
This was a shot taken from the back of the truck on the drive back to the Marina (45 minute ride each way). Considering we were there at the end of the rainy season, the terrain was just lush, green and gorgeous.
On Wednesday, we slept in a little, Chris worked a little, then we explored a little more. After a quick lunch at the club, Homero let us borrow his car for the afternoon. We drove south of the city into Mismaloya - which is one of my favorite areas; it's less populated, primitive and beautiful.
On our day's adventure in Puerto Vallarta, we drove into a little town and walked across this suspension bridge over the rushing water, which is supplied by the mountains - especially high during the rainy season. We did witness an old lady bathing in this water, but to respect her privacy a picture was not taken. 
We arrived on Friday afternoon, picked up by our friend, Homero. After a quick trip to Walmart to stock up on beer and water, we hit the pool. Later that night a light drizzle fell over PV and we wandered into the Marina where we had dinner at Las Palomas.
Saturday was much of the same - hanging at the pool. This was a big day for Mexico - Independence Day. The hotel was taken over by celebrating locals. Even got a little show when the band showed up at the pool - tubas, trumpets and drums - oh my! However, the rain was more of a thunderstorm that evening. Room service and beers on the balcony!Rainy picture of PV skyline.
Sunday we spent the morning golfing - well, at least Chris did. After a few holes, I gave up and enjoyed the scenery and company. The afternoon was spent at, where else, but the pool. Dinner was the highlight of the day: with Homero, Patty and their beautiful daughters, Ana Paola and Valeria, we went to Barcelona (one of our favorites - local tapas restaurant).
The girls wore their sunglasses - and so did we!
Monday, we were a little tired of the pool, so despite the heat, we did some exploring in the Marina area. This included walking the perimeter of the Marina Vallarta golf course - all the way to the water.
Checked out some real estate. Not in our price range. 
With all the sweating we did that day, of course, we went to the pool! Followed by some Monday Night Football in the hotel's sports bar, Champ's.
Tuesday was a big day for us - the Canopy Tour, a rip-line tour in the jungle. Chris was the big brown monkey and I was chickensh*t. I didn't take the heights of being up in a tree into consideration, but once I got the hang of it, I was like a pro (HA!).
This was a shot taken from the back of the truck on the drive back to the Marina (45 minute ride each way). Considering we were there at the end of the rainy season, the terrain was just lush, green and gorgeous.
On Wednesday, we slept in a little, Chris worked a little, then we explored a little more. After a quick lunch at the club, Homero let us borrow his car for the afternoon. We drove south of the city into Mismaloya - which is one of my favorite areas; it's less populated, primitive and beautiful.
On our day's adventure in Puerto Vallarta, we drove into a little town and walked across this suspension bridge over the rushing water, which is supplied by the mountains - especially high during the rainy season. We did witness an old lady bathing in this water, but to respect her privacy a picture was not taken. 
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